The 20 Best Places to Work in Elgin, IL As Rated by the Women Who Work There (June 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Elgin, 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 June 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Elgin, IL
1. Vodori
4.5 stars
Vodori is a computer software company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 11 to 50 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:
"Smart and friendly peers. Flexibility of when to work and how to work. Management open to ideas and change. Refreshing. "
2. Assurance Agency
4.2 stars
Assurance Agency is an insurance company with locations in the Elgin, 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. Chicago Marketing, Inc
4.2 stars
Chicago Marketing, Inc is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Chicago Marketing, Inc:
"Truly enjoy working with Chicago Marketing! Love coming to work everyday because of the outstanding people I get to surround myself with. Very positive work environment. Everyon..."
4. LinkedIn
4.2 stars
LinkedIn is an internet company with locations in the Elgin, 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:
"Everyone is really respectful of women here. I have no complaints besides the fact that women get paid less than men here. "
5. Neighborhoods.com
4.2 stars
Neighborhoods.com is a real estate company with locations in the Elgin, 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:
"Very flexible and free-flowing"
6. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 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 truly committed to making this a great place to work for women. This is reinforced continually by leadership and the fact that they are regularly launching new initiative..."
7. Castlight Health
4.1 stars
Castlight Health is a computer software company with locations in the Elgin, 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:
"This is a wonderful, balanced & diverse company that is very focused on changing healthcare for the better. Lots of women in management, leadership & the board as well. Great be..."
8. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"The only real issue is that the traditional IT brocode needs to be broken. Mansplaining should be called out and eliminated. Someone please note how gendered the social activiti..."
9. ThoughtWorks
4.1 stars
ThoughtWorks is an information technology and services company with locations in the Elgin, 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. Ceridian
4.0 stars
Ceridian is an information technology and services company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.8 stars) and family growth support (4.6 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. "
11. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Elgin, 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:
"I recognize NetSuite's initiatives to add benefits, opportunities, more valuable regardless of race and gender. I recognize that as a woman, NetSuite is trying to consider my ne..."
12. Facebook
4.0 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"Facebook has great support for families and is very open about everything they're trying to do to close the gender gap. Their policies around compensation are particularly good...."
13. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"Amazing values and benefits"
14. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Elgin, 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"
15. Bain & Company
3.9 stars
Bain & Company is a management consulting company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.8 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..."
16. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Elgin, 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..."
17. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Elgin, 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..."
18. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for One Medical:
"My coworkers and manager are incredible people. They are the reason jnahve stayed so long. I can't imagine my life without then, but the company as a whole has a lot of problems..."
19. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Elgin, 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:
"This is the best place I have ever worked, NO CONTEST. Management is absolutely wonderful and could not be more understanding and accommodating. Sick kid? Take the day off. O..."
20. Workday
3.9 stars
Workday is a computer software company with locations in the Elgin, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 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 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..."
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 June 2, 2020.