The 20 Best Places to Work in Council Bluffs, IA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
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 December 5, 2019. 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:
"You don't get paid time off but you set your own hours so you can choose to work extra hours to make up for time off. And they give lots of bonuses and ect. They also pay for co..."
2. Palo Alto Networks
4.3 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 (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"This is the greatest company I've ever worked for. The CEO is amazing and my chain of command is excellent. "
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:
"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..."
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 wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
6. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet 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 (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PayPal:
"PayPal is an amazing place to work as a female leader. "
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 equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 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 wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Biogen:
"Amazing company to work for with many opportunities for growth and a lot of support!"
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. 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 paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
11. 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).
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 (4.5 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. TD Ameritrade
3.6 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 (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Ameritrade:
"TD has one of the best maternity benefit offerings I've ever seen. They are accommodating to family crisis' and understanding of missed time for such commitments "
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:
"Southwest Airlines is an amazing company to work for. You can fly for free on a standby basis, and who can argue with that perk? The insurance plans are affordable and the cover..."
15. 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..."
16. Dell
3.5 stars
Dell 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dell:
"I didn't realize how great it was until I left :) "
17. 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."
18. American Heart Association
3.5 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..."
19. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 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 (4.1 stars).
20. Maurices
3.5 stars
Maurices 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 female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Maurices:
"My boss always says, "I want you to feel empowered in making decisions, working forward, and working up." I feel like this could be the company motto- I've never worked somewher..."
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 5, 2019.