The 20 Best Places to Work in Bellingham, WA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Bellingham, WA 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 December 4, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Bellingham, WA
1. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Bellingham, WA 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..."
2. EF Education First
3.6 stars
EF Education First is an education management company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for EF Education First:
"It was a great place to work as a woman, most of the employees are women. The problems with being an employee at EF are not gender specific, but there are a lot of problems with..."
3. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Bellingham, WA 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."
4. Vacasa
3.5 stars
Vacasa is a hospitality company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vacasa:
"Ops department (Housekeeping especially), seems to be run into the ground with little praise. The company has a hard time keeping good housekeeping because of this. I started ..."
5. REI
3.4 stars
REI is a retail company with locations in the Bellingham, WA 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:
"REI is definitely a forward-thinking company. I see many females rise into solid careers here. A few years ago I worked with a man who thought he could get away with sexist comm..."
6. Booz Allen Hamilton
3.4 stars
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management consulting company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Booz Allen Hamilton:
"Ultimately it depends on the kind of work you do. But all in all this primarily white male leadership team recognizes it's need for balance. The best part is the ability to Tele..."
7. Faithlife
3.4 stars
Faithlife is a computer software company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and social activities and environment (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Faithlife:
"I have loved my time at Faithlife and have always felt that I am heard and I am valued. Faithlife is not perfect - no employer is - but at Faithlife I am provided the opportuni..."
8. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Bellingham, WA 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..."
9. Tommy Hilfiger
3.3 stars
Tommy Hilfiger is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Tommy Hilfiger:
"This is a wonderful place to work. Great health benefits (I couldn't answer properly to maternity leave, child care, etc. because I have no children and that's not important for..."
10. Comcast
3.3 stars
Comcast is a media production company with locations in the Bellingham, WA 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 (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Comcast:
"occasional individual issues, but responsive management, comfortable with alternate gender expression, many top achievers/leaders are women. merit/metrics based promotion, compe..."
11. Western Washington University
3.2 stars
Western Washington University is a higher education company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and learning opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Western Washington University:
"I never dreamed I would have the support and opportunities that I have found in my position at Western. Amazing people to work with, fascinating work to do, and a great mission...."
12. Lincoln Financial Group
3.2 stars
Lincoln Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lincoln Financial Group:
"Working at Lincoln Financial Group isn't always all that glamorous but I enjoy my job every day. I truly feel recognized and like i am making a difference. I have progressed so ..."
13. Converse
3.2 stars
Converse is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
14. Bethany Christian Services
3.1 stars
Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.9 stars) and flexible work hours (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bethany Christian Services:
"Bethany was a great company! Benefits, PTO, etc. was all great! I also liked the option to telework. I appreciated working in a Christian environment and corporate management..."
15. SalonCentric
3.1 stars
SalonCentric is a retail company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area,. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SalonCentric:
"She is amazing 😉"
16. Mondelez International
3.1 stars
Mondelez International is a food production company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mondelez International:
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17. Hanna Andersson
3.1 stars
Hanna Andersson is a retail company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
18. Arcadis
3.1 stars
Arcadis is a civil engineering company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Arcadis:
"Arcadis does a lot for women in the workplace including a dedicated lactation room in many offices and even in some cases allowing women to come back to work after several years..."
19. Banfield Pet Hospital
3.0 stars
Banfield Pet Hospital is a veterinary company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Banfield Pet Hospital:
"I love the company as a whole, but it's really luck of the draw when it comes to the location you're hired at. I've experienced a transfer and my two locations are COMPLETELY di..."
20. Wyndham Vacation Ownership
3.0 stars
Wyndham Vacation Ownership is a hospitality company with locations in the Bellingham, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wyndham Vacation Ownership:
"Loved working here because the people that work there are awesome made a lot of great friends while I was there job is only hard in the summer when the call volume is off the ch..."
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 December 4, 2019.