The 20 Best Places to Work in Alexandria, LA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Alexandria, LA 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 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Alexandria, LA
1. Capital One
3.7 stars
Capital One is a financial services company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Capital One:
"Great company, but of politics across sites, lots of travel"
2. Aflac
3.5 stars
Aflac is an insurance company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Aflac:
"I love working for Aflac. The opportunities I have with them are unlike any other company I’ve ever worked."
3. UnitedHealth Group
3.3 stars
UnitedHealth Group is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Alexandria, LA 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:
"Salary is great, flexible hours are great but workload is extremely heavy and that can be very stressful. Flexible hours but some days I work day and night from home. I’m with m..."
4. Verizon
3.2 stars
Verizon is an information technology and services company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon:
"The environment in which i worked was great and was as to he laid off."
5. LifeWay Christian Resources
3.1 stars
LifeWay Christian Resources is a publishing company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for LifeWay Christian Resources:
"I was very well taken care of. My boss worked with me for time off and always tried to stretch me with new learning opportunities. My employers and coworkers were all encouragin..."
6. Clayton Homes
3.1 stars
Clayton Homes is a real estate company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Clayton Homes:
"I am really pleased. The company could do better, but they keep improving and increasing the number of women in the workplace. I can definitely see them appreciating the value w..."
7. Kellogg Company
3.1 stars
Kellogg Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Alexandria, LA 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:
"Great teammates!"
8. SalonCentric
3.1 stars
SalonCentric is a retail company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area,. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SalonCentric:
"It's not a perfect company to work for, but I would work there again if given the opportunity."
9. Regions Bank
3.1 stars
Regions Bank is a banking company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Regions Bank:
"It’s not exactly a “professional” environment, rather just a workplace that wants you to show some respect towards upper management. Anyone in my position is treated as dispensa..."
10. Spherion
3.0 stars
Spherion is a staffing and recruiting company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Spherion:
"I really loved this job! Pay was good, company is very family oriented, pto was good. Just bad timing...😢"
11. PepsiCo
3.0 stars
PepsiCo is a food & beverages company with locations in the Alexandria, LA 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:
"Great atmosphere, love the products and the people make you stay."
12. FedEx Office
3.0 stars
FedEx Office is a printing company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for FedEx Office:
"FedEx office is a great place to start. It's a big company with good benefits that pays above minimum wage, great for a retail job. With what you learn at FedEx about customer s..."
13. Best Buy
2.9 stars
Best Buy is a retail company with locations in the Alexandria, LA 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:
"Great place for women to move up and be respected in the sales industry."
14. Sherwin-Williams
2.9 stars
Sherwin-Williams is a chemicals company with locations in the Alexandria, LA 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..."
15. Sodexo
2.9 stars
Sodexo is a facilities services company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.6 stars) and management opportunities (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sodexo:
"I have been with Sodexo for over a year now and for a company that dedicates themselves for food service they are very good when it comes to proving PTO(sick time, vacation,) I ..."
16. American Red Cross
2.8 stars
American Red Cross is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Red Cross:
"Good job. Pays well. Benefits are okay. But the need some organizing badly. And should probably be talking to a union - most other regions are. "
17. Collabera
2.8 stars
Collabera is an information technology and services company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Collabera:
"Great networking opportunity, just a lot of moving parts."
18. Acosta Sales & Marketing
2.8 stars
Acosta Sales & Marketing is a consumer goods company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Acosta Sales & Marketing:
"I told my District Manager during my interview that I was pregnant, and due in September. He excitedly looked at ultrasound pictures I had, and found as much information as he c..."
19. HCA Corporate
2.8 stars
HCA Corporate is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.6 stars) and management opportunities (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HCA Corporate:
"I am not happy within this company; I feel it was a mistake to merge with this company."
20. Advantage Solutions
2.7 stars
Advantage Solutions is a consumer goods company with locations in the Alexandria, LA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Advantage Solutions:
"No complaints Great company"
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 2, 2020.