9.26.2007 - 10:35am ET

(CSRwire) NEW YORK - September 26, 2007 - Deloitte & Touche USA LLP has been named one of Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies" for the fourteenth consecutive year. Deloitte emerged from a field of hundreds of companies that scored highest in key categories that are important to working mothers, including flexibility, childcare, time off and leaves, and culture. Deloitte garnered its highest ratings for flexibility, company culture and total compensation.

"Every year our winning companies raise the bar for what it means to be an employer of choice for working families," said Carol Evans, CEO and President, Working Mother Media. "Deloitte not only offers essential benefits like flextime and telecommuting -- they go above and beyond with a range of best practices and policies to ease the difficulties for working parents and their families. Their supportive culture makes a huge difference to employees who want to be great moms and great workers."

"The standards of excellence set by Working Mother get higher every year, so we are honored to be recognized once again among the best organizations for working mothers," said Barry Salzberg, CEO of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. "The only way we can attract and retain top talent is to provide the very best benefits and programs that enhance both the professional and personal lives of our people. We will continue to do all that we can to create an excellent working environment."

Deloitte was selected for the 2007 Working Mother 100 Best Companies based on an extensive application of 575 questions. The application included detailed questions about workforce, compensation, child-care and flexibility programs, leave policies, and more. It also checked the usage, availability and tracking of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them. Seven areas were measured and scored: workforce profile, compensation, child care, flexibility, time off and leaves, family-friendly programs, and company culture. For this year's 100 Best, particular weight was given to flexibility and family-friendly policies.

To view Deloitte's profile on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list, visit www.workingmother.com.

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