The 20 Best Places to Work in Bakersfield, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Bakersfield, CA 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 February 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Bakersfield, CA
1. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
2. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
3. American Heart Association
3.6 stars
American Heart Association is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Heart Association:
"Working for a company that helps educate and save women's lives each and every day. The NYC office is made up of primarily women that strive each day to make all women healthie..."
4. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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).
5. Stryker
3.5 stars
Stryker is a medical devices company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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 Stryker:
"I have felt very supported in my career at Stryker especially when I took maternity leave when my sons were born in 2009 and 2013. I took 5 months off for each and had no ill ef..."
6. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for T-Mobile:
"I love working here and the way we are supported."
7. Citi
3.4 stars
Citi is a financial services company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Citi:
"In CTI (Citi Technology Infrastructure) I have found that most managers allow employees to telecommute at least two days a week. Managers will also allow more frequent telecomm..."
8. Kaiser Permanente
3.4 stars
Kaiser Permanente is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kaiser Permanente:
"Kaiser sets the bar in healthcare for non-discriminatory practices. I am very happy working with a company that values all of its employees, not just the males."
9. Bayer
3.3 stars
Bayer is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bayer:
"I would recommend working at Bayer (Radiology, formerly Medrad). Great group of people who strive to continuously improve, and who do what it takes to get the job done in the f..."
10. CarMax
3.3 stars
CarMax is a retail company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CarMax:
"There is no wage gap. Get a life. "
11. American Cancer Society
3.3 stars
American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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...."
12. UnitedHealth Group
3.3 stars
UnitedHealth Group is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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 "
13. Wells Fargo
3.3 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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..."
14. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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."
15. Charles Schwab
3.2 stars
Charles Schwab is a financial services company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Charles Schwab:
"I loved working for Charles Schwab. Most of my department was women, so my experience may or may not reflect the rest of the firm."
16. DTE Energy
3.2 stars
DTE Energy is a utilities company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for DTE Energy:
"I feel very blessed to work with such an awesome company. As a woman the benefits they offer is so great. Way ahead of the game compared to other companies! I felt welcomed from..."
17. Nordstrom
3.2 stars
Nordstrom is a retail company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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:
"AMAZING company. Have worked for them for 28 years. My second family. "
18. Schneider Electric
3.2 stars
Schneider Electric is an electrical/electronic manufacturing company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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:
"I am very impressed with how many women are in key rolls at Schneider electric. I myself am a woman in software development and i find no difference in the way I am treated vs ..."
19. Sunrun
3.2 stars
Sunrun is a renewables & environment company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sunrun:
"Pretty cool place to work..hardly with any stress. Leadership is encouraged equally for men and women. Very start-up like culture where communication is open through all levels."
20. Cardinal Health
3.2 stars
Cardinal Health is a company with locations in the Bakersfield, CA 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. "
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 February 1, 2020.