The 20 Best Places to Work in Albany, OR As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Albany, OR 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 December 2, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Albany, OR
1. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Albany, OR 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:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
2. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Albany, OR 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:
"Great maternity benefits Work-life balance is a priority Continous opportunities for professional growth Many employee network resource groups to engage with "
3. CDW
3.5 stars
CDW is an information technology and services company with locations in the Albany, OR 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 (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CDW:
"Great company, strong female leadership, great work/life balance"
4. Maurices
3.5 stars
Maurices is a retail company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Maurices:
"My boss always says, "I want you to feel empowered in making decisions, working forward, and working up." I feel like this could be the company motto- I've never worked somewher..."
5. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Albany, OR 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:
"I love working here and the way we are supported."
6. CH2M
3.5 stars
CH2M is a civil engineering company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CH2M:
"CH2M is focused on a diverse workplace. Opportunities have opened up for me that I wouldn't have expected in such a male dominated field."
7. PacificSource Health Plans
3.5 stars
PacificSource Health Plans is an insurance company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PacificSource Health Plans:
"I do wish there was more of an understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ community in my workplace."
8. Oregon State University
3.5 stars
Oregon State University is a higher education company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Oregon State University:
"Great place to work. Just wish I weren't grant funded only."
9. Vacasa
3.5 stars
Vacasa is a hospitality company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vacasa:
"Ops department (Housekeeping especially), seems to be run into the ground with little praise. The company has a hard time keeping good housekeeping because of this. I started ..."
10. REI
3.4 stars
REI is a retail company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for REI:
"REI is definitely a forward-thinking company. I see many females rise into solid careers here. A few years ago I worked with a man who thought he could get away with sexist comm..."
11. Youth Villages
3.4 stars
Youth Villages is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Youth Villages:
"I really like working at Youth Villages. My only issue is the ability to have a social life. If you want a partner you better hope this person is understanding, because you are ..."
12. Mars
3.4 stars
Mars is a food production company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 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 Mars:
"Great place to work, with fantastic people and great opportunities for learning and growth. Pay and time off were mediocre, but overall benefits were great. All said and done,..."
13. Kaiser Permanente
3.4 stars
Kaiser Permanente is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kaiser Permanente:
"Kaiser sets the bar in healthcare for non-discriminatory practices. I am very happy working with a company that values all of its employees, not just the males."
14. IBM
3.3 stars
IBM is an information technology and services company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for IBM:
"Lots of women executives and women in leadership roles, but not many women account partners- I wonder why that is. I've worked for IBM for two years and have had many opportunit..."
15. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for News America Marketing:
"I came from a male dominated field before moving to News America Marketing and it's so refreshing and empowering to see so many women in upper management here. Seeing them every..."
16. Bayer
3.3 stars
Bayer is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Albany, OR 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 (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bayer:
"I would recommend working at Bayer (Radiology, formerly Medrad). Great group of people who strive to continuously improve, and who do what it takes to get the job done in the f..."
17. Bank of America
3.3 stars
Bank of America is a banking company with locations in the Albany, OR 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 some of the best benefits in the industry...paid maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave...some of the best healthcare options compared to others in..."
18. Comcast
3.3 stars
Comcast is a media production company with locations in the Albany, OR 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 (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Comcast:
"occasional individual issues, but responsive management, comfortable with alternate gender expression, many top achievers/leaders are women. merit/metrics based promotion, compe..."
19. Allstate Insurance
3.3 stars
Allstate Insurance is an insurance company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Allstate Insurance:
"As a 41-year old woman who has worked at the company 10+ years, I am happy with the upward mobility opportunities Allstate offers as well as the incredible work / life balance I..."
20. UnitedHealth Group
3.3 stars
UnitedHealth Group is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Albany, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for UnitedHealth Group:
"Very lucky to work in such a happy, healthy environment "
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 December 2, 2019.