The 20 Best Places to Work in Charlottesville, VA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 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 July 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:
"Great company to work for in terms of company culture and core values however pay isn’t great."
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 is an amazing and diverse environement of brilliant individuals. It's incredibly rewarding to feel so comfortable, appreciated, and accepted at my place of work."
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:
"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
3.5 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:
"Booz Allen Hamilton is definitely a place I am happy to be, and as a woman, I feel valued and respected."
7. Aetna
3.5 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:
"My work area and may other areas at Aetna are dominated by women. Everyone has a fair shot of being promoted. All my direct supervisors are all women."
8. PRA Health Sciences
3.5 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:
"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. International Rescue Committee
3.4 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 (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for International Rescue Committee:
"I feel as though this organization focused too much on politics and women. Instead of trying to please every employee based on their gender, they should be focusing more being p..."
10. TIAA
3.4 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 (4.1 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 (3.9 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Philips:
"I have really enjoyed my time here and am really sad they aree relocating."
13. 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!"
14. 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:
"L'Occitane is an amazing company to work for, and I love working for a company that values me. "
15. 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:
"As one may expect at a massive company, each department and team have their own culture. With that said, I found the culture of the department I was in to be overwhelmingly poli..."
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 (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.8 stars).
17. 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 (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Nature Conservancy:
"Great mission and a decent place to work. There are issues, but it seems leadership is working on it. Culture changes take time, but steps are in the right direction."
18. U.S. Cellular
3.3 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..."
19. Wells Fargo
3.3 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:
"The paid leave was amazing. I had my daughter a month before I had been with the company for a year. I got 6 weeks of 65% pay and then an additional 4 weeks of full pay becaus..."
20. Sheetz
3.3 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:
"Corporate policies make wage equality mandatory; raises are based on tenure, not performance. Not 100% sure what the maternity leave policies entail but in the past, new mothers..."
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 July 1, 2020.