The 20 Best Places to Work in Council Bluffs, IA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Council Bluffs, IA 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 9, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Council Bluffs, IA
1. Gallup
4.4 stars
Gallup is a management consulting company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gallup:
"Though I haven't worked many places, I can confidently say that Gallup is one of the best companies there is to work for. Between the culture of strengths and the growth and dev..."
2. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"The right place to be! Leadership, Culture, Technology, and Opportunity. We are focused on building programs that provide development, networking, support and empowerment. We..."
3. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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:
"Female dominated workplace. As with any retail job, management will make or break the team. Sometimes men get promoted faster in the name of ‘diversity & inclusion’."
4. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
5. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Great company and benefits, just the role or industry I want to be in"
6. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PayPal:
"Best place to work!!! Hands down."
7. National Indemnity Company
3.7 stars
National Indemnity Company is an insurance company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
8. Biogen
3.7 stars
Biogen is a biotechnology company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Biogen:
"Best place I’ve ever worked! Biogen knows how to take care of their employees."
9. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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."
10. TD Ameritrade
3.7 stars
TD Ameritrade is a financial services company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Ameritrade:
"Ample bonuses mostly make up for the anemic time off. Parental leave recently improved a lot, and in technology the ratio of women is as high or higher as any other company I ha..."
11. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"Deloitte is overall a great place to work as a woman. One development area ;) is to see more women at the top."
12. Berkshire Hathaway
3.6 stars
Berkshire Hathaway is an insurance company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Berkshire Hathaway:
"The commute was way too far for me. 3 hrs a day in traffic and my work/ life balance was not great."
13. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
14. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Southwest Airlines:
"The benefits are fantastic. The culture is wonderful. There’s opportunities to learn and move to different departments if you ever change or mind. They hire good people, however..."
15. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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).
16. American Heart Association
3.6 stars
American Heart Association is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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 American Heart Association:
"Working for a company that helps educate and save women's lives each and every day. The NYC office is made up of primarily women that strive each day to make all women healthie..."
17. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA 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..."
18. Dell Technologies
3.6 stars
Dell Technologies is an information technology and services company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dell Technologies:
"Dell's highlight is a flexible/connected workplace that gives employees a lot of autonomy with regard to their schedule. Great for busy people including mom's and dad's! Where D..."
19. College Possible
3.5 stars
College Possible is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for College Possible:
"They do a great job, especially considering it's a nonprofit with limited funds and space. Majority women in leadership roles."
20. ADP
3.5 stars
ADP is a human resources company with locations in the Council Bluffs, IA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ADP:
"An amazing company with opportunities anyone should want to be part of especially as a woman."
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 9, 2020.