This is the future (or at least, we sure hope it is).

Marissa Mayer seems to be making an effort at Yahoo! to take into account that not everyone is a genius workaholic. She is making changes at the company that show compassion for families, and this will not only benefits her employees but the welfare of the company as well.

The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), a division of Working Mother Media, released its annual list of the top 50 companies for executive women. These companies are selected based on their commitment to making it easier for women to succeed in their careers. If you want feel secure in your career even if you (gasp!) end up taking maternity leave, these are the companies you want to work for.

Ladies, it’s time to pack your bags and move to Australia. Aside from the gorgeous beaches and perpetually sunny weather, it’s also home to one of the best companies ever: Insurance Australia Group (IAG). Now, I know what you’re thinking– working for an insurance company does not sound like fun. Except, get this– the company is unveiling a new policy where women who return to work after maternity leave will get double pay for their first six weeks back at the office. DOUBLE PAY! So seriously, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags!

Not anymore. But that unfortunately doesn’t help Donnicia Venters’ case.

Too long? Too short? No one knows quite how long women should take off for maternity leave. But there’s an answer overseas. And it turns out to be a matter of life and death.