
Biogen Idec
U.S. Employees: 3,644
N.C. Locations: Durham, Research Triangle Park
Biogen Idec, a biotechnology firm, offers family support such as access to and subsidy for backup care, college advisory services for parents with school-age children, and a free concierge service to help employees with anything on their personal to-do list. It also has on-site dining, banking and a mother’s room. www.biogenidec.com.
Benefit highlights:
Flexible Work Options: Flextime, compressed workweek, part-time work, work at home/telecommute
Average Length of Paid Maternity Leave: 10 weeks
Average Length of Paid Paternity Leave: 1 week
Child Care: Backup child care, sick-child care, school holiday child care, child care resource and referral
Adoption: Adoption expense reimbursement, paid time off for adoption
Dedicated Lactation Facilities: Yes
Phase-back for New Moms: No
Wellness or Healthy Lifestyles Programs: Yes

