American Express Recognized as a Top Company for Parents and Caregivers

American Express has been recognized by Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace on both its 2022 lists for 100 Best Companies for working mothers, and 2022 Best Companies for Dads.

This year’s 100 Best Companies list showcases companies providing inclusive benefits for families, including paid gender-neutral parental leave, phase-back programs, bereavement leave after miscarriage, reimbursement for fertility expenses, and increased mental health benefits. The companies highlighted on the Best Companies for Dads list are focused on inclusive benefits that support paid gender-neutral parental leave, paid emergency childcare, bereavement leave after a partner/spouse miscarriage, and more

This year marks the company’s 31^st year recognized on the 100 Best Companies list, which underscores its long-standing commitment to supporting colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being.

“So many colleagues play critical roles in the day-to-day lives of their loved ones. We remain committed to having their backs and continue to look for ways to improve our unique and distinctive services. I’d encourage all parents and all caregivers to lean into the support, flexibility, and community we have at Amex—it’s here for you in good and challenging times,” says David Kasiarz, Executive Vice President, Colleague Total Rewards & Well-being and Executive Sponsor of our Families@Amex colleague network.  

To help colleagues achieve their fullest potential both as a colleague and as a parent and caregiver, American Express continues to invest in best-in-class benefits, including:

• A flexible way of working through Amex Flex where colleagues can work at home, in the office, or take a hybrid approach that combines both
• Up to 20+ weeks parental leave for all parents in the U.S (regardless of gender
• Back-up childcare assistance
• Financial well-being and literacy support
• Free emotional well-being and mental health counseling

To view Seramount’s full list of the 100 Best Companies, visit here. To read more on the list of Best Companies for Dads, visit here.