The 20 Best Places to Work in Dubuque, IA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 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 January 10, 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 (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procter and Gamble:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
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:
"This is the first company I've worked for where I feel like the company cares about you, values your work, and treats everyone fairly. Everyone from higher up is respectful and ..."
4. IBM
3.3 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:
"Lots of women executives and women in leadership roles, but not many women account partners- I wonder why that is. I've worked for IBM for two years and have had many opportunit..."
5. 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:
"Best place I've worked, as a woman who plans to start a family, I couldn't be more pleased with the flexibility, work/life balance, and working environment. There are certainly ..."
6. 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:
"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..."
7. Altria
3.2 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 (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Altria:
"They have a lot of work to do with improving diversity and providing equal opportunities for women in advancement. Salary is good, but annual merit increases are minimal, even ..."
8. 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:
"AMAZING company. Have worked for them for 28 years. My second family. "
9. 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 (3.8 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lands' End:
"It's not a bad place to work but training is a train wreck and support in your job is lacking. A lot of work=stress"
10. John Deere
3.2 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..."
11. 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!"
12. 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:
"Wonderful company to work for!"
13. 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."
14. 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...😢"
15. 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:
"In my store, the manager was a woman of color. She was a great leader and made our store a healthy environment for all people. Some of the higher ups in the company, like region..."
16. BioLife Plasma Services
2.9 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:
"Managers, supervisors and even leads will treat you like a child and that's considered "leadership.""
17. 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:
"Best Buy has "women's" programs for store employees, but not corporate employees. I spent four years trying to get into such a program advertised during recruiting and never eve..."
18. 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 (3.8 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sherwin-Williams:
"Sherwin is a great company to work for. I was on maternity leave for seven months and had to move back to my home town because daycare in the city was so high. I was able to tra..."
19. Collabera
2.8 stars
Collabera 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 management opportunities (3.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Collabera:
"Great networking opportunity, just a lot of moving parts."
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 (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Acosta Sales & Marketing:
"Schedules extremely flexible. Great for moms. Paid time off almost nonexistent."
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 January 10, 2020.