The 20 Best Places to Work in Appleton, WI As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI
1. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I am proud to work for a wonderful company that gives opportunities to people of all backgrounds, races, religions, sexual preferences and sexes. It's a great place for hard wo..."
2. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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..."
3. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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).
4. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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:
"Good company to work for"
5. Rasmussen College
3.6 stars
Rasmussen College is an education management company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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).
6. Exelon
3.5 stars
Exelon is a utilities company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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 Exelon:
"$$$$of 5"
7. Maurices
3.5 stars
Maurices is a retail company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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:
"Maurice’s empowers and celebrates women!"
8. Brunswick Corporation
3.5 stars
Brunswick Corporation is a consumer goods company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.0 stars) and employer responsiveness (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Brunswick Corporation:
"I have been working at Brunswick for over 2+ years. I highly recommend Brunswick as a place to work. The leadership team is encouraging, supportive and values their employees. I..."
9. Caravel Autism Health
3.4 stars
Caravel Autism Health is a mental health care company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Caravel Autism Health:
"While the owners are all male, this company has many woman in leadership roles. Caravel mentors it's staff and provides multiple opportunities for personal and professional gro..."
10. A Place for Mom
3.4 stars
A Place for Mom is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.9 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for A Place for Mom:
"Change in owners....bad leads and marketing."
11. Kimberly-Clark
3.4 stars
Kimberly-Clark is a consumer goods company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimberly-Clark:
"KC is a great place to work and everyone is valued as a part of the daily culture. We look at problems as process issues not people issues. The company is constantly working to ..."
12. Rockwell Automation
3.4 stars
Rockwell Automation is an industrial automation company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Rockwell Automation:
"Middle management had a lot of opportunities for female leadership, but top executive was all white men, leaving something to be desired. Culture at work was great, generally a ..."
13. Delta
3.3 stars
Delta is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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:
"Great place overall to work. Maternity leave could use some adjustment. "
14. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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 (4.1 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..."
15. World Relief
3.3 stars
World Relief is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for World Relief:
"World Relief is a delightful place to work. The agency strives to ensure fairness and cooperation among the group. It is superbly diverse and very understandable about family an..."
16. UnitedHealth Group
3.3 stars
UnitedHealth Group is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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:
"Most of the areas that I work in and with are women-dominant, including our leadership."
17. U.S. Cellular
3.3 stars
U.S. Cellular is a wireless company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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 U.S. Cellular:
"Great company to work for although retail doesn't have much room for advancement without taking a paycut. "
18. Wells Fargo
3.3 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wells Fargo:
"I loved working for Wells Fargo. As a strong feminist and hard worker, I felt it was extremely motivating and encouraging that there were so many women in upper management. The ..."
19. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Appleton, WI 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:
"Women have equal opportunity to promotions. I only wish that corporate maternity leave and benefits were equal at all levels of employment."
20. Thrivent Financial
3.2 stars
Thrivent Financial is a financial services company with locations in the Appleton, WI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Thrivent Financial:
"Since I worked from home I had the ability to create my own schedule. Not all jobs are structured the same, but there does seem to beat lot of flexibility and remote work availa..."
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.