Working Mother Names Lenovo One of “Best Companies for Dads“

Working Mother revealed its first list of “Best Companies for Dads,“ celebrating organizations that lead in the areas of paternity leave, phase-back programs, telecommuting opportunities, flexible schedules, and more. Lenovo was one of the 35 companies recognized on this year’s list.

“Millennial dads want to be very involved in raising their children and to do that, they need support from their employers,“ says Meredith Bodgas, Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother. “These trend-setting companies are helping erase the stigma attached to men taking off time to bond with their new babies, utilizing telecommuting opportunities or flexible schedules in order to be more involved on the homefront. Not only does this help dads, it helps moms succeed both at home and at work, and puts them on more equal footing.“

“We believe that employees are our greatest asset, and we’re focused on the whole employee. That includes the health of the family and how our employees integrate work and life, “ said Seth Smiley-Humphries, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Lenovo. “That’s why we offer benefits like flexible working environments with remote work and seven weeks of paid paternity leave in the U.S.“

“In order for companies to advance working mothers, they must support their working fathers,“ said Subha V. Barry, President of Working Mother Media. “The level of enthusiasm we received from our founding sponsors was through the roof and speaks volumes about how organizations are recognizing the importance of supporting both working moms and dads. The Working Mother Best Companies for Dads strive to create a supportive environment for all working parents and we hope other organizations take notice and follow their lead.“