The 20 Best Places to Work in Cary, NC As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Cary, NC 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 3, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Cary, NC
1. Palo Alto Networks
4.3 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"This is the greatest company I've ever worked for. The CEO is amazing and my chain of command is excellent. "
2. CA Technologies
4.2 stars
CA Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and family growth support (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CA Technologies:
"Lots of women in upper management. My manager is a woman and her team is made up of 75% women. The larger team that we are on has more women than men by about 20%. Women get rec..."
3. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Cary, NC 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 has a culture of hiring talented people and letting them dig in, work hard and see where it can take them. Where many software companies limit women's advancement or mo..."
4. Dude Solutions
4.0 stars
Dude Solutions is a computer software company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dude Solutions:
"Despite the company name, Dude Solutions is extremely female friendly. From equal pay to leadership opportunities to flexible work schedules, this company is a dream come true f..."
5. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Cary, NC 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..."
6. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Cary, NC 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..."
7. 2U
3.9 stars
2U is an e-learning company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 2U:
"Newly revamped maternity leave is much improved. Ability to work from home would be benefit to company and employees."
8. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
9. Pendo
3.7 stars
Pendo is a computer software company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.7 stars) and the people you work with (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pendo:
"Coming from past experiences where I've been held to a higher standard than my male counterparts and only men were in leadership, I am currently very satisfied with Pendo. I fee..."
10. Biogen
3.7 stars
Biogen is a biotechnology company with locations in the Cary, NC 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Biogen:
"Amazing company to work for with many opportunities for growth and a lot of support!"
11. RTI International
3.7 stars
RTI International is a research company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and flexible work hours (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RTI International:
"Great place to work-- women well represented and respected. No paid maternal or paternal leave though which is completely strange given the priorities here for health and family. "
12. Cielo Talent
3.7 stars
Cielo Talent is a human resources company with locations in the Cary, NC 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 Cielo Talent:
"Cielo is the best position I have ever held. It has fantastic benefits, a comfortable work environment, and the flexibility I need in a schedule to be able to care for my family..."
13. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Cary, NC 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."
14. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
15. Relias
3.6 stars
Relias is an e-learning company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Relias:
"Work/Life Balance is of the utmost importance. We have unlimited PTO and are encourage to take at least one week of vacation by June. Working here is fun, my work is meaningful,..."
16. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
17. Spoonflower
3.6 stars
Spoonflower is an internet company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.7 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Spoonflower:
"I have never worked in a better environment. The president of the company is a woman and a majority of the mangers are too. We have women in all areas from production to tech. W..."
18. Novo Nordisk
3.6 stars
Novo Nordisk is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and salary satisfaction (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Novo Nordisk:
"Novo has great benefits, especially for working parents. The only downside is that the leadership lacks female representation."
19. Cengage Learning
3.6 stars
Cengage Learning is an e-learning company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and the people you work with (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cengage Learning:
"At the early levels and middle-management, this company has visibly more women than men in most areas. At the VP level, however, the male-female ratio thins out, and by the exe..."
20. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Cary, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Princeton Review:
"Teachers/tutors with The Princeton Review never feel pressured to accept work that will upset work/life balance. My rate of pay is calculated based on the time and hours I put i..."
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 3, 2020.