The top ten organisations are not ranked, but presented as a list of the companies that scored highest in the marking. They are named in the Top Employers for Working Families Benchmark.
The categories considered include the quality of flexible working policies and work/life integration programmes.
For the second year there is a list of the top SMEs for working families, called the Small Employer Benchmark.
There are also special awards for categories such as the Cityfathers best for all stages of fatherhood award – won by The London School of Economics and Science.
The Scottish Government walked away with the E-ON Best for engagement award and Centrica was awarded the National Grid award for flexible working.
Working Families chief executive Sarah Jackson praised the named companies for their "inspiring policies" and support for flexible workers and carers.
Top Employers for Working Families Benchmark top 10 (in alphabetical order
American Express
Barclays plc
Centrica
Citi
Deloitte
EY
KPMG LLP
Northern Trust
Southdown Housing Association
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Small Employers Benchmark top 11 (in alphabetical order)
Brand Learning
CiC Employee Assistance
Digital Mums
Feminarum Magazine
Forster Communications
Freestyle Interactive
iCrossing UK
Newydd Housing Association
Sacker and Partners LLP
SEAP
University of Bristol Students’ Union
List of special award winners
The Cityfathers Best for All Stages of Fatherhood Award
Winner: The London School of Economics & Political Science
Finalist: National Grid
Commended: Citi
The Citymothers Best for All Stages of Motherhood Award
Winner: Barclays plc
Commended: PageGroup
Finalist: Lloyds Banking Group
Finalist: University of Lincoln
The E-ON Best for Engagement Award
Winner: American Express
Finalist: Northern Trust
The DTCC Best for Innovation Award
Winner: Scottish Government
Commended: Informa Business Information
Commended: The London School of Economics & Political Science
Finalist: Lloyds Banking Group
Finalist: RBS
The Centrica & Carers UK Best for Carers and Eldercare Award
Winner: Islington
Finalist: The London School of Economics & Political Science | Case Study
The National Grid Best for Flexible Working Award
Winner: Centrica
Commended: BT Group plc
Finalist: Barclays plc
Finalist: American Express
Commended: Lloyds Banking Group
The Childcarescheme Top Small Family Friendly Employer Award
Joint Winner: Brand Learning
Joint Winner: CiC Employee Assistance
