The 20 Best Places to Work in Albany, NY As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY
1. Etsy
4.2 stars
Etsy is an internet company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars) and family growth support (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Etsy:
"What a great company. Etsy is a the employer model all others should strive for. "
2. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for lululemon athletica:
"Great company to work for in terms of company culture and core values however pay isn’t great."
3. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Albany, NY 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:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
4. Alliance Data
3.7 stars
Alliance Data is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Alliance Data:
"This is a great place to work! The culture and the people are wonderful!"
5. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Genentech:
"my input and expertise are sought, valued, and respected. I have many incredible women who act as role models and mentors. I have never been called but by when I am assertive or..."
6. Cengage Learning
3.6 stars
Cengage Learning is an e-learning company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cengage Learning:
"At the early levels and middle-management, this company has visibly more women than men in most areas. At the VP level, however, the male-female ratio thins out, and by the exe..."
7. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"It truly is a wonderful company full of many opportunities. In the Audit Department, all employees receive the same promotion track (2 years as a staff, 3 years as a senior, 3 y..."
8. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Albany, NY 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).
9. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Albany, NY 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Southwest Airlines:
"Women get paid equally to men here, which is a huge plus. Maternity issues could be better, especially for flight crew. Still great overall. We even have special women's grou..."
10. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
11. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc
3.6 stars
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a biotechnology company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc:
"Free feminine hygiene products in the bathrooms are SO important and SO helpful."
12. Dell Technologies
3.6 stars
Dell Technologies is an information technology and services company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dell Technologies:
"As a single mom, I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to work for a company that not only supports my work - life balance, but encourages it. I am able to grow my career wit..."
13. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Humana:
"Humana is the best company for work at home. They also have a very equal policy toward men and women. I am very proud to be a part of such an advanced company!"
14. Accenture
3.5 stars
Accenture is an information technology and services company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Accenture:
"I've been with Accenture for three years now; I joined right out of college and started in the Boston office, and transferred to the Philadelphia office last year to be closer t..."
15. Eversource Energy
3.5 stars
Eversource Energy is a utilities company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Eversource Energy:
"Terrific company to work for and grow with. Lot's of opportunities to grow and develop and move around. Very happy working at Eversource."
16. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for T-Mobile:
"Totally recommend working there!"
17. Vera Bradley
3.5 stars
Vera Bradley is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vera Bradley:
"This is hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
18. Amgen
3.5 stars
Amgen is a biotechnology company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Amgen:
"Work life balance for sure. I learned a lot while I was there the total of 13 years"
19. TD Bank
3.5 stars
TD Bank is a banking company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Bank:
"I enjoyed my time here very much."
20. Travelers
3.5 stars
Travelers is an insurance company with locations in the Albany, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Travelers:
"Travelers is a good company HOWEVER, when I was there a male manager was eventually fired for feeling up women. It took a LONG time for them to get rid of him, which was sicken..."
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.