The 20 Best Places to Work in Charlottesville, VA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 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 January 3, 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:
"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. 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 love being here. I believe in what we do everyday and I'm still able to be a mom and pursue a fully rewarding career. "
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 truly is a meritocracy. Talent and hard work are rewarded. Lots of smart people to learn from and people here are incredibly generous with their time and knowledge. M..."
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 (4.4 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."
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:
"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..."
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:
"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. 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:
"I've been with this company for twelve years now. It's never been a great job & speaking honestly, I'm not a huge cheerleader for the actual company or the insurance industry. T..."
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 (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PRA Health Sciences:
"PRA Health Sciences is a great place to work! Working there is like having a second family. Employees truly care about each other’s well being, personal growth, and success."
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:
"moving in a very positive direction. lots of growth opportunities."
10. 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:
"The IRC has generous policies on paid vacation, paid sick leave and parental leave agency-wide... a huge plus. Flexible working schedule varies greatly by the demands of the po..."
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. 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 (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Philips:
"Philips does provide a lot of opportunities for advancement and training. Depending on the department there is a good chance of telecommuting. It could do better in promoting ..."
13. 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. "
14. 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 (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
15. 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:
"There is no wage gap. Get a life. "
16. 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 (4.1 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..."
17. 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:
"occasional individual issues, but responsive management, comfortable with alternate gender expression, many top achievers/leaders are women. merit/metrics based promotion, compe..."
18. 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:
"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..."
19. U.S. Cellular
3.2 stars
U.S. Cellular is a wireless 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 (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for U.S. Cellular:
"They claim to offer things like telecommuting and flexible schedules, but directors/managers often do not allow associates to take advantage of these opportunities. I think the..."
20. Sheetz
3.2 stars
Sheetz is a retail company with locations in the Charlottesville, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sheetz:
"Solid company to work for, I have no complaints. I have not had a pregnancy/childbirth while working there, I don't know about their policies on maternity leave and lactation ro..."
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.