The 20 Best Places to Work in Chicago, IL As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Chicago, IL 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 December 1, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Chicago, IL
1. Vodori
4.5 stars
Vodori is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (5.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vodori:
"Vodori has been a fantastic place to work for... for all genders! It's a smaller company (about 50 team members) and has been around for over 10 years. Vodori still has an innov..."
2. Assurance Agency
4.3 stars
Assurance Agency is an insurance company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.7 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Assurance Agency:
"This is overall a great place to work. Management is not a micro-management type of environment. Allows work from home for bad weather days/sick days and also allows set days t..."
3. Neighborhoods.com
4.2 stars
Neighborhoods.com is a computer software company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and flexible work hours (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Neighborhoods.com:
"Neighborhoods.com has given me many opportunities for personal development and career growth. Senior leadership listens to the needs of employees. Insurance benefits are really ..."
4. LinkedIn
4.2 stars
LinkedIn is an internet company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for LinkedIn:
"Better than most, and improving"
5. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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):
"BCG is really a great place for women. We have a real support group, Partners listen to us and more and more of us grow through the ranks. I left to go back to school but I will..."
6. Castlight Health
4.1 stars
Castlight Health is a computer software company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Castlight Health:
"Great culture and benefits. Unfortunately they didn’t focus enough on operationalization and allowed politics to infiltrate"
7. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"At Synchrony we are ALL equal and have the same opportunities! There is never a shortage of women in charge."
8. Chicago Marketing, Inc
4.1 stars
Chicago Marketing, Inc is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Chicago Marketing, Inc:
"Working at Chicago Marketing, Inc. has been an amazing experience. I started entry-level two years ago and am now in a Management position within the company. They require hard ..."
9. ThoughtWorks
4.1 stars
ThoughtWorks is an information technology and services company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.9 stars) and social activities and environment (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ThoughtWorks:
"This is a great place to work with very thoughtful and thorough policies. There is a vocal and demonstrative move toward recruiting (and retaining) women in technical and leader..."
10. Bain & Company
4.0 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bain & Company:
"Bain & Company is a great environment for women. There are numerous promotional opportunities and mentoring opportunities. Working from home isn't available for every employee w..."
11. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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..."
12. Facebook
4.0 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"Women are still underrepresented as a group in the company, but my experience has been entirely positive so far and the teams I work on has been very balanced. Great perks, even..."
13. Ceridian
3.9 stars
Ceridian is a human resources company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ceridian:
"Great company to work for especially if you have found expertise in technology, marketing, sales, or product management. "
14. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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:
"A really wonderful place to work that cares deeply about equality. "
15. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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..."
16. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
17. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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..."
18. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (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..."
19. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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:
"I worked for American Express before starting a family so I never had an opportunity to judge how well the company *actually* treated working mothers or how their careers suffer..."
20. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Chicago, IL 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..."
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 December 1, 2019.