The 20 Best Places to Work in Arlington, MA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Arlington, MA 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 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Arlington, MA
1. Disruptor Beam
4.3 stars
Disruptor Beam is a computer games company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Disruptor Beam:
"Game Companies traditionally have a low percentage of women working in them (on the order of 10% or so). While Disruptor Beam's ratio of female colleagues (~30%) is still below ..."
2. HubSpot
4.3 stars
HubSpot is an information technology and services company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HubSpot:
"There were issues in the past that I struggled with, but the company has fully addressed them in the past two years and has only continued to get better. They have a track recor..."
3. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 3 plus years as an FTE at Palo Alto Networks. I work with a great team, and it is exciting to be part of the industry leader in Cyber Security."
4. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is a truely outstanding company with great flextime offers. Leadership is seriously committed to make it work for both females and males. I was offered a very senior role wh..."
5. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
4.1 stars
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an insurance company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.7 stars).
6. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Intuit:
"This company is amazing! Diverse and inclusive! They know how to take care of and support their employees."
7. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"Synchrony Financial has been a joy to work for. SO many strong, powerful, and diverse women in management. "
8. Johnson & Johnson
4.0 stars
Johnson & Johnson is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johnson & Johnson:
"The company as an entity has an infrastructure and concrete programs for the support and advancement of women and has many policies to make sure both men and women are on equal ..."
9. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (4.7 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NetSuite:
"NetSuite is a great company to be part of, no matter who you are! Our WIN initiative (Women in NetSuite) provides an environment of mentoring, learning, sharing and connection s..."
10. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for One Medical:
"Eclectic group with room for growth just unwillingness to grow is certain districts. No flexibility on schedule or the opportunity to work from home. Management can be too lenie..."
11. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"While it was a great place in terms of benefits and I worked with amazing people, it wasn't a great environment for career growth as a woman. Men always got the better projects,..."
12. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"Ericsson is my third company to work for and it by far has the most visible initiatives for D&I, do keep it up!"
13. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Arlington, MA 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:
"creates a great and positive culture with employees"
14. Bain & Company
3.9 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bain & Company:
"There are a growing number of senior female partners, and so many of them got promoted while working part-time! They keep women on client work instead of "mommy tracking" them. ..."
15. Vistaprint
3.9 stars
Vistaprint is an internet company with locations in the Arlington, MA 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 (4.4 stars).
16. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"GSK is a wonderful and notorious corporation with whom I'm grateful to be in collaboration. They are constantly challenging themselves to be better and move forward in a positiv..."
17. Hill Holliday
3.9 stars
Hill Holliday is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hill Holliday:
"It really is a great place to work, especially in the New York office. Wonderful people, an amazingly flexible schedule you won't get anywhere else, A+ PTO policies, the whole p..."
18. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"Edward Jones is an amazing company! I have been employed with them for almost 15 years! They have a great culture and true care and concern for employees! There are plenty of..."
19. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Warby Parker:
"The company is perfect aside if low pay for support personnel "
20. Allied Integrated Marketing
3.8 stars
Allied Integrated Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Arlington, MA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.6 stars).
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 2, 2020.