The 20 Best Places to Work in Abilene, TX As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Abilene, TX is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of July 4, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Abilene, TX
1. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"GSK is a wonderful and notorious corporation with whom I'm grateful to be in collaboration. They are constantly challenging themselves to be better and move forward in a positiv..."
2. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
3. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
3.5 stars
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an education management company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt:
"Houghton Mifflin offered a great teaching experience for me, without being the teacher in charge in the classroom. I had the opportunity to receive materials needed, workshops, ..."
4. HEB
3.4 stars
HEB is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HEB:
"Working in bookkeeping is very stressful and short staffed."
5. Medtronic
3.3 stars
Medtronic is a medical devices company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medtronic:
"Great if you’re looking for flexibility. Not great if you’re looking for leadership development and opportunities."
6. Bank of America
3.3 stars
Bank of America is a banking company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bank of America:
"Bank of America has a very generous maternity and paternity paid leave of 16 weeks after working there 1 year. They offer Merit raises at the end of the year based on performan..."
7. Pearson
3.2 stars
Pearson is an education management company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pearson:
"Pearson was great for women and overall a great place to work until Marjorie Scardino was CEO. John Fallon was not effective at turning the company around"
8. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Starbucks:
"Best perk was the offer for free college online from Arizona state. They reimbursed you after graduation and had introduced a small pay raise and ability for paid sick/vacation ..."
9. Old Navy
3.2 stars
Old Navy is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Old Navy:
"Gap Inc really is an amazing company! If you’re looking for a career and are willing to work hard and stand out, you can achieve it here!"
10. Kellogg Company
3.1 stars
Kellogg Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kellogg Company:
"Very family friendly environment."
11. Pier 1 Imports
3.1 stars
Pier 1 Imports is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pier 1 Imports:
"I love working here. It is a basic and easy part time job that I work during school and right after while applying to jobs. It is low stress and relatively fun! All of my direct..."
12. Weidner Apartment Homes
3.1 stars
Weidner Apartment Homes is a real estate company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and learning opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Weidner Apartment Homes:
"Just now starting out in this field, I've been more than welcomed into creating a better platform for myself. Some female community directors have shared that they believe I'd d..."
13. Kelly Services
3.0 stars
Kelly Services is a staffing and recruiting company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kelly Services:
"Love it!"
14. Texas Roadhouse
3.0 stars
Texas Roadhouse is a restaurants company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Texas Roadhouse:
"Love working here! It really is like having a work-family. Everyone cares about you and everyone comes together to support one another. The only downside is unrelated to the con..."
15. PepsiCo
3.0 stars
PepsiCo is a food & beverages company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and management opportunities (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PepsiCo:
"Most co-workers are respectful, with the exception of some on the manufacturing floor."
16. David's Bridal
3.0 stars
David's Bridal is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for David's Bridal:
"It's a female based work place, but there is not much room for growth."
17. American Greetings
3.0 stars
American Greetings is a consumer goods company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.7 stars) and the people you work with (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Greetings:
"I am newer to American Greetings (~1 year) and have found that it is truly an amazing job that gives me full opportunity to grow and further my career within the company. Being ..."
18. Best Buy
2.9 stars
Best Buy is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Best Buy:
"Our CEO just sent out a book to all his store managers called How Women Rise, which I thought was pretty rad. It's the only reason I took this survey actually because that dude ..."
19. Lane Bryant
2.9 stars
Lane Bryant is a retail company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lane Bryant:
"It’s a great copy to work for, even at an associate level, with a lot of perks including an awesome discount, free stuff, and special sales for employees. And very easy to move ..."
20. Sherwin-Williams
2.9 stars
Sherwin-Williams is a chemicals company with locations in the Abilene, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars) and management opportunities (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sherwin-Williams:
"Working at Sherwin-Williams is great. Colleagues are (in my experience) supportive of women in the work force. However, it's the customers who are biased and harder to work with..."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 4, 2020.