The 20 Best Places to Work in Dubuque, IA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (May 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Dubuque, 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 May 9, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Dubuque, IA
1. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procter and Gamble:
"For generations Procter and Gamble has provided extensive growth opportunities for all their employees and I feel so honored to work here. "
2. McGraw-Hill Education
3.5 stars
McGraw-Hill Education is an education management company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for McGraw-Hill Education:
"The work schedule can be very demanding, but it's certainly flexible, and full-time telecommuting is an option. Women don't seem to have any harder a time getting ahead here tha..."
3. AmeriHealth Caritas
3.4 stars
AmeriHealth Caritas is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AmeriHealth Caritas:
"A great place to work for women as an employee and as a temp consultant"
4. Black Hills Energy
3.4 stars
Black Hills Energy is a utilities company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Black Hills Energy:
"Black Hills Energy has several programs that help women join and grow within our company. We also have Aspire, our women employee resource group that helps with training opportu..."
5. IBM
3.4 stars
IBM is an information technology and services company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for IBM:
"I loved my time here. The people are top-notch. The projects are tough, but rewarding. Learning and growth are constant. The pay is great! Loved the collaborative atmosphere amo..."
6. Altria
3.3 stars
Altria is a consumer goods company with locations in the Dubuque, 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 (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Altria:
"Wish I found this place five years ago!!"
7. RSM US LLP
3.3 stars
RSM US LLP is an accounting company with locations in the Dubuque, IA 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 RSM US LLP:
"Good benefits, but stuck in an old boys club culture so meaningful increases in women in leadership roles and getting promoted was / is sorely lacking. "
8. U.S. Cellular
3.2 stars
U.S. Cellular is a wireless company with locations in the Dubuque, IA 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:
"Lots of opportunities for advancement into management. Great work environment, very supportive - excellent salary and benefits. "
9. Nordstrom
3.2 stars
Nordstrom is a retail company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nordstrom:
"Great compensation for retail position. "
10. Lands' End
3.2 stars
Lands' End is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lands' End:
"The company has had a female CEO, but mostly due to a slightly conservative customer base her effort to highlight Gloria Steinem as a successful woman had to be retracted (due ..."
11. John Deere
3.1 stars
John Deere is a machinery company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for John Deere:
"The sky is the limit on intelligent co-workers, it is an amazing place to learn. No regrets on this opportunity. The strong work ethic is rewarded, I wish they had more wom..."
12. Kellogg Company
3.1 stars
Kellogg Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kellogg Company:
"Great teammates!"
13. Pier 1 Imports
3.1 stars
Pier 1 Imports is a retail company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pier 1 Imports:
"This job really supports their women and men, especially those pursuing higher education. 👍 "
14. Experis
3.0 stars
Experis is a staffing and recruiting company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Experis:
"Great, ethical workplace experience as a contractor."
15. Spherion
3.0 stars
Spherion is a staffing and recruiting company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Spherion:
"I really loved this job! Pay was good, company is very family oriented, pto was good. Just bad timing...😢"
16. BioLife Plasma Services
3.0 stars
BioLife Plasma Services is a medical practice company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area,. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.0 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BioLife Plasma Services:
"BioLife actually cares about it’s employees. I’ve met multiple managers/supervisors and above who go above and beyond for their employees no matter their time or experience ther..."
17. Things Remembered
2.9 stars
Things Remembered is a retail company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Things Remembered:
"Things Remembered is a unique, ful-filling job. I enjoyed learning how to engrave in store, as well as strengthen my selling techniques through this company. Employees are treat..."
18. Best Buy
2.9 stars
Best Buy is a retail company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Best Buy:
"It’s Lil in the people you work with like any other job."
19. Sherwin-Williams
2.9 stars
Sherwin-Williams is a chemicals company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars) and management opportunities (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sherwin-Williams:
"Overall a great company to work for. Not a lot of room for growth or didn’t see much for women. Industry is driven by mostly men. Great company just not the right job for me!"
20. Acosta Sales & Marketing
2.8 stars
Acosta Sales & Marketing is a consumer goods company with locations in the Dubuque, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Acosta Sales & Marketing:
"Loved the working remotely"
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 May 9, 2020.