The 20 Best Places to Work in Bethesda, MD As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Bethesda, MD 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 4, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Bethesda, MD
1. Expel, Inc
4.7 stars
Expel, Inc is a computer & network security company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (5.0 stars) and employer responsiveness (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Expel, Inc:
"Everyone involved in the company displays, and to my best knowledge harbors, no negative opinions or stereotypes in regards to women in the professional world at any level. The..."
2. Pink Callers
4.5 stars
Pink Callers is a telecommunications company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (5.0 stars) and ability to telecommute (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pink Callers:
"I could not be happier working for Pink Callers! I am able to help provide for my family and still be present for my children. The company finds the best fit for them and you wh..."
3. Crumpton Group LLC
4.4 stars
Crumpton Group LLC is an international affairs company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (5.0 stars) and management opportunities (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Crumpton Group LLC:
"A cool place to work with interesting colleagues, challenging projects, and high-profile clients. If you like learning from real experts in intelligence and how to craft busines..."
4. Gallup
4.4 stars
Gallup is a management consulting company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gallup:
"I am a High School Intern for Gallup over the summer of 2017, and I have been extremely satisfied with my opportunity to work at such an amazing company. Women have as many oppo..."
5. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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:
"Palo Alto Networks is an extraordinary company to work for. The Executive leadership team has a vision that I align with and want to work hard for."
6. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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):
"Overall, I consider BCG an excellent place to work for females - both consultants and administrative professionals. Diversity and inclusion are becoming even more important by t..."
7. WeddingWire
4.1 stars
WeddingWire is an internet company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for WeddingWire:
"WeddingWire’s environment was always so fun! I loved all my conworkers sons generally liked being there everyday! The perks were awesome! It can be very stressful though"
8. US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
4.0 stars
US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is a government administration company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for US Government Accountability Office (GAO):
"I hope in the future that there will be paid maternity leave, however, this is a federal-wide constraint, not a GAO constraint. I have received one comment from an older male su..."
9. The Motley Fool
4.0 stars
The Motley Fool is an online media company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Motley Fool:
"Key leadership at The Motley Fool's support the diversity and inclusion initiatives, and it is great to see how many employees are passionate about getting involved. The company..."
10. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
4.0 stars
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a defense & space company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL):
"Great work, great people!"
11. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"Facebook does an incredible job of supporting their employees and going the extra mile to make sure they feel set for success. I was impressed with the level of internal communi..."
12. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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:
"One Medical Group truly stands behind the motto: "Doctor's Office Reinvented." This is a very fun-filled friendly environment that strongly believes in the growth and developmen..."
13. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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:
"Salesforce is unsurprisingly very female friendly, as one of our core values is equality. As long as they don't forget about that as they grow and expand it will continue to be ..."
14. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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..."
15. Bain & Company
3.9 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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. ..."
16. Concur
3.9 stars
Concur is a computer software company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.8 stars) and the people you work with (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Concur:
"Wonderful culture, great people, some frustrating processes but otherwise great place to work."
17. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Express:
"American Express has a wonderful remote working policy, decent paid time off and flex time policies in the summer, and advancement opportunities."
18. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Bethesda, MD 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:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
19. 2U
3.9 stars
2U is an e-learning company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and social activities and environment (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 2U:
"I do really love working at 2U. I don't see myself going anywhere any time soon. I think every single company has a lot to learn and do in order to offer EQUAL opportunities to ..."
20. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Bethesda, MD area, that employs 1001 to 5000 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 Workday:
"It's a little ridiculous how a company that has grown so quickly from their initial IPO in 2012 has managed to maintain, and in some cases, expand on it's inclusive culture. Wh..."
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 4, 2020.