The 20 Best Places to Work in Anchorage, AK As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 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 July 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:
"The one pit fall is 4 weeks of training in Tulsa. I dont know how they expect single moms to accomplish this. You will deal with sexism on jobsites with customers but interna..."
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:
"Great company to work for!"
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:
"P&G in a corporate setting has been great! Very woman friendly. I've had lots of female managers to look up to in my 10 years with the company. I did come from the plant though,..."
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:
"I'm fairly new to Lush, but benefits for part time employees is something I've never seen anywhere else. It's a fun environment with great incintives. "
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:
"Working for REI is a dream. I love my job and feel supported, everyday."
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 (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for KPMG:
"This is a place that you go to work when you want to have your life be measured in what you have achieved at work. This is a place you go when you are focused on a career. "
9. Delta
3.3 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. 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 (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medtronic:
"I started at Medtronic after coming from an extremely toxic work environment. It was like a breath of fresh air; friendly and helpful coworkers, great work facilities (at least..."
11. 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:
"Good place to start a career in banking industry."
12. 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:
"I have never in nearly 18 years of employment worked for a finer organization. I will work here until I am physically unable to work. The mission, it’s team, the environment are..."
13. 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 (4.1 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Nature Conservancy:
"Great mission and a decent place to work. There are issues, but it seems leadership is working on it. Culture changes take time, but steps are in the right direction."
14. LPL Financial
3.3 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 wellness initiatives (4.0 stars) and paid time off (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..."
15. 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:
"It's a fantastic company that actually listens to their employees."
16. Schneider Electric
3.2 stars
Schneider Electric is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company with locations in the Anchorage, AK area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Schneider Electric:
"Although policies favor women, the de facto female:male ratio is very low."
17. 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 (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nordstrom:
"From what I experienced, Nordstrom is a very inclusive company. There were just as many women department managers as there were men, and I never saw any gender or sexuality base..."
18. 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:
"My office is predominently female. Typically speaking, the office is not family friendly or flexible, but this applies to men and women in the office."
19. 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 (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon:
"I've worked for Verizon for over 15 years. As a woman, I've felt fairly treated....but if I weren't I probably wouldn't know it....management is pretty hush-hush. My main issu..."
20. 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 (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cardinal Health:
"It’s a “Good Ol’ Boys Club” for management and all higher up positions. The women in the company are all in sales roles or customer service roles."
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 1, 2020.