The 20 Best Places to Work in Appleton, WI As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 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 January 7, 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 love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
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:
"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."
3. 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).
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:
"Great maternity benefits Work-life balance is a priority Continous opportunities for professional growth Many employee network resource groups to engage with "
5. Caravel Autism Health
3.5 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 (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 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..."
6. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 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 (4.1 stars).
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:
"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..."
8. Kimberly-Clark
3.5 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 wellness initiatives (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimberly-Clark:
"I love working here! I have never received or heard about any type of discrimination at any point. Everyone respects one another equally, no matter the sex"
9. 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:
"Currently working at Brunswick Corporation for nearly 2 years. I highly recommend Brunswick as a place to work. The culture is inviting and the new corporate headquarters is mod..."
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 equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for A Place for Mom:
"Change in owners....bad leads and marketing."
11. Exelon
3.4 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 (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Exelon:
"Exelon is an excellent place for all people to work. This is a great diversified work place that have a very good pay structure."
12. Delta
3.4 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:
"I feel respected as a young woman working at Delta. This is because I'm not treated as a woman, per say, but rather another employee of equal capability. Gender does not play a ..."
13. 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 (4.0 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..."
14. Rockwell Automation
3.3 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 (3.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 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 ..."
15. Thrivent Financial
3.3 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 (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Thrivent Financial:
"While Thrivent has issues with too much red tape, levels of management and bureaucracy, those issues are shared equally by men and women. :) Availability of flexible hours / lo..."
16. 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..."
17. 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:
"Very lucky to work in such a happy, healthy environment "
18. Wells Fargo
3.2 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 have worked on several teams across different departments in project management at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is a much friendlier environment for women. Te..."
19. U.S. Cellular
3.2 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:
"They claim to offer things like telecommuting and flexible schedules, but directors/managers often do not allow associates to take advantage of these opportunities. I think the..."
20. 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:
"A very lovely, female-friendly workplace."
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 January 7, 2020.