As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, AECOM is proud to be a prime employer for women, and we enthusiastically celebrate Women’s History Month every March and International Women’s Day every March 8.
See below for AECOM benefits and resources that support gender equality and help women at AECOM thrive in their personal and work lives.
Connect, Support and Celebrate
- Build your social support network by joining AEMOMs, the Women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) and/or other ERGs. Visit Ecosystem for details.
- Connect with women at AECOM worldwide in the Global Well-Being Community.
- Celebrate the women you work with by sending them an e-card or a badge through Kudos.
- Read and share Care.com’s article, Celebrating Caregivers on International Women’s Day and their curated list of 24 quotes from inspiring and empowering women.
- See 10 ways you can be a better ally.
- Share the monthly U.S. Benefits To-Dos e-newsletter and this benefits website with your family. The SHARE button above makes it easy.
- Encourage your spouse/domestic partner to join our well-being programs (they can earn rewards too).
Build Your Financial Stability
- Review this study, conducted by Merrill and Age Wave, which looks at how women’s financial needs and preferences are distinct, along with the financial consequences of the circumstances and decisions they face.
- Access tools and resources to help you improve your finances and save for important life events.
- Be proactive about your financial wellness no matter which life stage you’re in with this financial checklist.
- Connect with a financial advisor for personalized help with your unique financial needs.
- Save on everyday expenses with Smart Spend and other discounts.
- Save and invest for your future with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and the Retirement & Savings Plan (RSP) – 401(k).
Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle
- If you are enrolled in an AECOM medical plan, use your medical coverage for free preventive care, including mammograms and ob-gyn exams, and use 2nd.MD for help finding network specialists best suited to your needs and preferences and for expert medical advice and second opinions.
- Find health and wellness classes and gyms that can help you meet your unique fitness goals through ClassPass.
Be Safe
- Try eMLife’s Women’s Warrior Workout, a self-protection program created by women for women.
- Through our global Business Travel Benefits program, International SOS provides pre-trip planning, travel assistance and medical assistance services, including services specific to women travelers. See their Women’s Travel Health Guide (no login required) and log in to the International SOS website for additional resources (member ID: 11BMMS000147).
Access Fertility Health Care and Family Forming Support
- Learn how the fertility health care and family-forming benefit supports all our U.S. employees, including resources specific to women’s needs, from family planning through menopause (available to AECOM employees and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in an AECOM U.S. medical plan).
- AECOM employees can also receive up to $5,000 in Adoption Assistance per eligible adoption.
Achieve Work-Life Balance
- The GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides access to helpful resources for everyone, including many pertinent to women’s health and personal issues. Log into the GuidanceResources website and search for “women’s topics” or whatever specific topic you’re interested in — career, finance, health, parenting, etc. To register, use Organization Web ID: AECOM.
- The responsibilities of family caregiving disproportionately impact women, so access to caregiving resources promotes gender equity. Learn how AECOM’s Care.com benefit helps all our U.S. employees thrive at balancing work and life.
- Learn about AECOM’s Flexible Time Off and leave benefits and explore flexible work support options through Freedom to Grow.
Mind Your Mental Health
- Take care of your emotional well-being with eM Life for mindfulness exercises and Total Brain, a science-based mental health and brain performance app.
Be Well in Every Way
- Make your well-being a top priority with our U.S. Well-Being and Global Well-Being programs.
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