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One working mom from each of the top 10 shares how her company has made the pandemic and the work-life issues it's brought more bearable.
AbbVie North Chicago, Illinois
Chairman and CEO Richard A. Gonzalez Executive VP and Chief HR Officer Tim Richmond
"During the pandemic, I have also been responsible for the daycare and schooling of my two young daughters, Melanie and Mila. With the support of my manager, I have balanced work and life by starting earlier in the day, taking breaks, and resuming some of my work later at night. This approach has helped me remain a top producer on the team."
-Sandra Gomez, HR Connect Consultant II
Astellas Pharma US Northbrook, Illinois
CEO Kenji Yasukawa
Senior VP, HR Collette Taylor Worthing
"I am activated to assist with the planning of United States Northern Command during the crisis. It's a demanding operation requiring time away from my family, but the company has been very supportive. Astellas expanded its military leave policy from two to four weeks during the pandemic. This provides what I need to fulfill my duties while remaining an engaged and supportive mother."
-Joleen "Mighty" Bales, Manager, Urology Marketing, Major, US Marine Corps
Bank of America
Charlotte, North Carolina
CEO Brian Moynihan
Chief HR Officer Sheri Bronstein
"Thanks to my company streamlining the process for employees to provide their own backup childcare and offering a reimbursement of $100 a day, it was super easy to sign up to find my own caregiver, and the reimbursement process took literally two minutes. I was able to hire one of the teachers at my daughters' daycare who had lost income because of the coronavirus-related closures. My entire management team has been extremely supportive, especially with me having children at home."
-Jessica Cullen, Relationship Manager
Deloitte 25 New York, New York
CEO Joseph Ucuzoglu
Chief Talent Officer Stephani Long
"Although I often work remotely, the pandemic and shelter-in-place restrictions still took quite a mental, physical and emotional toll. My husband and I found ourselves rapidly redefining our schedules, routines and priorities, as well as resetting our expectations. I'm grateful for Deloitte's generous benefits and policies. Through flexible working hours and the support of my teams, I took Fridays off for the whole summer."