"Hewitt is honored to earn this prestigious award. We recognize and value the importance of leadership diversity and we're committed to creating an environment where all of our associates can thrive professionally," said Tracy Keogh, senior vice president of human resources at Hewitt. "Through development and mentoring programs, succession planning and benefits packages, we are proud to provide our associates with opportunities that enable them to acknowledge their full potential as leaders."

Some of the programs and benefits Hewitt offers include:

• Hewitt University, Center for Women in Leadership: A central, Web-based resource for women to develop their skills and key competencies.
• Women In Leadership: A networking group of female executives at Hewitt dedicated to attracting, retaining, engaging and growing women leaders.
• Menttium®: A formal mentoring program for high-potential, high-performing corporate women. This is Hewitt's fourth year participating in the program.
• Working Parents Associate Network Group: A group that provides programming and networking for working parents.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Hewitt offers programs including back-up childcare, college coaching, overnight and sick dependent care, day care discounts and on-site health clinics and pharmacies.

NAFE will honor the Top Companies at a luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on March 25. Kristi Savacool, senior vice president of Hewitt's large market benefits outsourcing business, will accept the award on Hewitt's behalf.

"Hewitt recognizes the unique skills women bring to the leadership table," said Savacool. "I am proud to be part of an organization that values its female leaders and that has an ongoing commitment to helping women of all levels grow and advance in their careers."

About NAFE
The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), founded in 1972, serves 20,000 members nationwide with networking, tools and solutions to strengthen and grow their careers and businesses. NAFE magazine publishes the annual Top Companies issue and the annual Women of Excellence issue. NAFE.com provides up-to-date information, community for women in business and access to member benefits. NAFE is a division of Working Mother Media and Bonnier Corporation.  

About Hewitt Associates
Hewitt Associates (NYSE: HEW) provides leading organizations around the world with expert human resources consulting and outsourcing solutions to help them anticipate and solve their most complex benefits, talent, and related financial challenges. Hewitt works with companies to design, implement, communicate, and administer a wide range of human resources, retirement, investment management, health care, compensation, and talent management strategies. With a history of exceptional client service since 1940, Hewitt has offices in more than 30 countries and employs approximately 23,000 associates who are helping make the world a better place to work. For more information, please visit www.hewitt.com.