First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) has been named one the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. This marks the 10th consecutive time since the list was started 12 years ago. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption surveyed the nation’s employers in search of those with the best adoption benefits. In the survey, the Foundation compares financial reimbursement and paid leave given to new adoptive parents.
“First Horizon is honored to have been recognized for our family-friendly culture,” said John Daniel, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at First Horizon. “We work hard to provide the tools and benefits to help employees fulfill their personal and work responsibilities. Thank you to the Dave Thomas Foundation for continuing to recognize our efforts.”
First Horizon ranked 15th this year, jumping up 56 spots on the list from 2017. The company doubled its reimbursement for adoption expenses for a maximum of two children each year. Other company-provided adoption assistance benefits include family leave, paid parental leave, and adoption referral resources.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau, there are more than 65,000 children in the U.S. foster care system waiting to be adopted. Every year, more than 20,000 children in foster care age out of the system without families.
The complete list of the Top 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace can be viewed here. The Foundation also recognizes employers by size, industry, best leave and foster care benefits.
For more information about First Horizon, visit www.firsthorizon.com.