The 20 Best Places to Work in Charlottesville, VA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Charlottesville, VA 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 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Charlottesville, VA
1. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"I have felt empowered working for lululemon both in my professional life and personal life. I appreciate the focus on both personal and professional growth and development and t..."
2. Custom Ink
3.8 stars
Custom Ink is a retail company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Custom Ink:
"I absolutely love this job. There are so many perks to the job such as lactation rooms, on site gym, meals 2x a week, snacks at all times (some healthy, some not so healthy), an..."
3. WillowTree
3.7 stars
WillowTree is a computer software company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.5 stars) and social activities and environment (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for WillowTree:
"WillowTree focuses effort on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment."
4. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Genentech:
"The best company I've ever worked for in terms of gender equality. Actively working to make it better; corporate bonuses depend on achieving these goals. "
5. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"The Princeton Review is a progressive company with women in executive positions comparable to that of their male counterparts. The overall outlook of the management team is pro..."
6. Booz Allen Hamilton
3.4 stars
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management consulting company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"I have been employed by Booz Allen Hamilton for over 13 years and it's a great firm. The firm has excellent benefits and from what I've seen in the last 13 years things are equ..."
7. Aetna
3.4 stars
Aetna is an insurance company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Aetna:
"Aetna is, overall, a great employer. Several women led resource groups and a majority of mid to high level management positions are held by women. While not available in all pos..."
8. PRA Health Sciences
3.4 stars
PRA Health Sciences is a research company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PRA Health Sciences:
"Excellent work environment in Blue Bell, PA but increases are below average even if your a hard worker."
9. L'Occitane en Provence
3.3 stars
L'Occitane en Provence is a cosmetics company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for L'Occitane en Provence:
"Majority of company is comprised of women, however it is not as supportive as expecyed. There is a lack of work/life balance. Lack of succession planning, training, & mentoring."
10. TIAA
3.3 stars
TIAA is a financial services company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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 TIAA:
"MANY WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP... AS A WOMAN I FEEL I HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES. "
11. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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..."
12. The Nature Conservancy
3.3 stars
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and flexible work hours (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Nature Conservancy:
"Overall a great place to work with good people for an important mission. Flexibility often depends on supervisor. Company has been improving support for women in recent years an..."
13. International Rescue Committee
3.3 stars
International Rescue Committee is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for International Rescue Committee:
"It was wonderful. The team was great and we could feel the difference we were making with our clients’ lives."
14. CarMax
3.3 stars
CarMax is a retail company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"Great place to work overall!"
15. Altria
3.3 stars
Altria is a consumer goods company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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 (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Altria:
"They have a lot of work to do with improving diversity and providing equal opportunities for women in advancement. Salary is good, but annual merit increases are minimal, even ..."
16. NiSource
3.3 stars
NiSource is a company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area,. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.7 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
17. Philips
3.3 stars
Philips is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Philips:
"Philips recently began offering two weeks of paid parental leave, which is almost unheard of where I live! I also feel that the flexible work environment and easygoing manageme..."
18. Comcast
3.3 stars
Comcast is a media production company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"Lots of women in senior roles and non-traditional roles (technical/engineering). Women's groups. Lactation room. Not much support for families with kids though. In site childcar..."
19. Wells Fargo
3.2 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"Loved working for Wells Fargo. Wish I’d never left."
20. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA 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:
"This is a great job for college age students. We get plenty of benefits, free school, and decent pay. This is a fun fast paced environment. However, this job is challenging to t..."
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 1, 2020.