Grant Thornton named to 2016 “Working Mother 100 Best Companies” for 11th consecutive year

Firm highlighted for its inclusive, flexible culture and progressive
policies

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Working Mother magazine has recognized Grant Thornton LLP as one
of the 2016 “Working
Mother 100 Best Companies” – honoring its outstanding leadership in
creating progressive workforce programs dedicated to women’s
advancement, flexibility, child care and paid parental leave. The 100
Best Companies are featured in the October/November issue of Working
Mother and on workingmother.com.

“We’re really pleased to be ranked for 11 straight years as one of the
top companies in the United States for working mothers and families,”
said Mike McGuire, chief executive officer of Grant Thornton. “For our
team at Grant Thornton, consistently being on this list reinforces our
values, and shows we have a culture in which our employees can achieve
both professional and personal success.”

Jennifer Owens, editorial director of Working Mother Media, says, “For
31 years, Working Mother has tracked the progress of companies
that lead in creating a supportive workplace for America’s families. Now
more than ever, with changing family dynamics, parental benefits are a
key weapon in the war for talent. These companies aim to create the
culture that attract the best talent.”

Subha Barry, vice president, general manager, Working Mother Media,
says, “This year’s class of winning companies goes the extra mile to
support working moms and all diverse families. In 2016, fully paid leave
offerings have grown to an average of 9 weeks, up from 8 last year. The
‘Working Mother 100 Best Companies’ continues to pave the way for
employers nationwide to support their employees, both personally and
professionally.”

The complete list of the 2016 “Working Mother 100 Best Companies” can be
found here.

About Grant Thornton LLP

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant
Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant
Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of
independent audit, tax and advisory firms. In the United States, Grant
Thornton has revenues of $1.65 billion and operates 60 offices with 575
partners and more than 8,000 employees. Grant Thornton works with a
broad range of dynamic publicly and privately held companies, government
agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations.

“Grant Thornton” refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm
of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms
are not a worldwide partnership. Services are delivered by the member
firms. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate,
one another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions.
Please see grantthornton.com
for further details.

About Working Mother Media

Working Mother Media (WMM), a division of Bonnier Corporation (bonnier.com),
publishes Working Mother magazine and its companion website, workingmother.com.
The Working Mother Research Institute (workingmother.com/wmri),
the National Association for Female Executives (nafe.com)
and Diversity Best Practices (diversitybestpractices.com)
are also units within WMM. WMM’s mission is to serve as a champion of
culture change. Working Mother magazine is the only national
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Contacts

Grant Thornton LLP
Adam Bond
T 312.602.8332
E
adam.bond@us.gt.com