Avon Named A Top Company for Working Mothers

Avon Products, Inc. was selected by Working Mother magazine for its annual “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers,” which recognizes companies that accommodate the needs of employees through a variety of family-friendly benefits and initiatives. This year, Working Mother gave particular weight to three issues: flexible scheduling, advancement of women and childcare options.

Among corporate trends identified by Working Mother in this year’s survey is the increase of company-paid time off to help employees manage family issues. Avon was recognized for is its comprehensive adoption benefit policy, which parallels the company’s maternity leave benefit. Avon associates who are primary care givers of adopted children receive eight weeks of paid leave at full pay. Avon will also reimburse an associate for up to $10,000 of legal child adoption expenses per adopted child, including adoption agency fees and services and legal fees.