The 20 Best Places to Work in Anchorage, AK As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Anchorage, AK 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 April 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Anchorage, AK
1. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hilti:
"Hilti has been a wonderful employer through the several stages of my life. When I started straight out of college, they supported my development by helping pay for my master's d..."
2. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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:
"Love working here! The people are amazing and benefits are awesome! Just need more consistency when it comes to my pay check and my hours every week."
3. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procter and Gamble:
"In the Finance & Accounting function at P&G, the majority of senior leadership is male, which is no surprised based on the fact that F&A was typically a male dominated field."
4. GCI General Communication, Inc
3.6 stars
GCI General Communication, Inc is a telecommunications company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GCI General Communication, Inc:
"GCI is an equal opportunity employer, but does not offer real solutions to family struggles. For expample daycare, part time opportunities, or scheduling flexibility. If these a..."
5. Lush Cosmetics
3.5 stars
Lush Cosmetics is a cosmetics company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lush Cosmetics:
"A generally nice and friendly place to work. They're trying to keep their compensation competitive, which I respect. You definitely won't find training for better customer servi..."
6. CH2M
3.5 stars
CH2M is a civil engineering company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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. REI
3.4 stars
REI is a retail company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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:
"I have worked at REI for a short time now, but even in the first few days of training I knew that I liked them as a company. Even in my first month of working at our store the m..."
8. KPMG
3.4 stars
KPMG is a management consulting company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 10000+ 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 KPMG:
"There's a significant variance depending on which division you belong to, and sometimes, a matter of luck who you report to. But generally, it is a place where women can thrive,..."
9. Delta
3.4 stars
Delta is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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 (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Delta:
"Tattoos have been my main concern for years, but we're even working to mitigate that! It's awesome! I feel like a lot of bad things you hear about my company don't take in to ac..."
10. The Nature Conservancy
3.3 stars
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and flexible work hours (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Nature Conservancy:
"Overall a great place to work with good people for an important mission. Flexibility often depends on supervisor. Company has been improving support for women in recent years an..."
11. Medtronic
3.3 stars
Medtronic is a medical devices company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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 (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medtronic:
"Great company that I believe has good intentions. Maternity leave is 5 weeks paid in MN, which may be standard for a corporate environment, but is not impressive. "
12. Bank of America
3.3 stars
Bank of America is a banking company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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:
"Management was so helpful, encouraging and a company for a woman to move up and take care of her family."
13. American Cancer Society
3.3 stars
American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Cancer Society:
"Overall, ACS is a great company to work for. There are plenty of opportunities for growth that are available regardless of gender, race, physical ability, or sexual orientation...."
14. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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:
"Fast pace and fun."
15. LPL Financial
3.2 stars
LPL Financial is a financial services company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for LPL Financial:
"There is overt sexism in my specific area and an easily identifiable 'boys club' atmosphere. Senior mgmt doesn't condone it or participate but lower level management is very co..."
16. Nordstrom
3.2 stars
Nordstrom is a retail company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nordstrom:
"In my 13 years of employment with Nordstrom I had the pleasure of wearing many hats. You can’t be afraid of trying something new and you’ll need pushing yourself outside of your..."
17. Schneider Electric
3.2 stars
Schneider Electric is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Schneider Electric:
"Great place to work and grow"
18. Cardinal Health
3.2 stars
Cardinal Health is a company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area,. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cardinal Health:
"Not just friendly to women, but to LGBTs as well. "
19. GEICO
3.2 stars
GEICO is an insurance company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GEICO:
"Geico is a great company to work for and I'm hoping to make a lifelong career out this. "
20. Verizon
3.2 stars
Verizon is an information technology and services company with locations in the Anchorage, AK 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 (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon:
"I cannot imagine a better place to work. I had an exceptional experience there. I worked there for 4 years, and I wish it hadn't been my first job out of college because I did..."
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 April 1, 2020.