The 20 Best Places to Work in Erie, PA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Erie, PA 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 3, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Erie, PA
1. Erie Insurance Group
3.7 stars
Erie Insurance Group is an insurance company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Erie Insurance Group:
"Erie Insurance is a great place to work. They care about their employees and value diversity and inclusion."
2. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Erie, PA 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:
"my input and expertise are sought, valued, and respected. I have many incredible women who act as role models and mentors. I have never been called but by when I am assertive or..."
3. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for T-Mobile:
"Unfair hypocritical metrics causes major anxiety. Positive place to work, but sometimes too positive. How is that possible? Magenta all over the place. Working there is like tal..."
4. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and the people you work with (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for News America Marketing:
"I came from a male dominated field before moving to News America Marketing and it's so refreshing and empowering to see so many women in upper management here. Seeing them every..."
5. BAYADA Home Health Care
3.3 stars
BAYADA Home Health Care is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BAYADA Home Health Care:
"I’ve been with Bayada Peds and Adult for a couple years now. They’re hands down the best agency I’ve ever worked for."
6. GE Aviation
3.3 stars
GE Aviation is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GE Aviation:
"GE Middle River Aircraft Systems was an incredible company to work for. I felt supported 100% of the time and there were many opportunities for growth and support. There was als..."
7. MetLife
3.3 stars
MetLife is an insurance company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for MetLife:
"Salary was below market rate and there was not upward mobility within my department because of how the hierarchy was structured. That aside, MetLife was a wonderful place to wor..."
8. YMCA
3.3 stars
YMCA is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for YMCA:
"I have worked for them 5 years as an instructor. I enjoy the members very much, and most of the management. I wish the instructors were paid better."
9. Sheetz
3.3 stars
Sheetz is a retail company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sheetz:
"Solid company to work for, I have no complaints. I have not had a pregnancy/childbirth while working there, I don't know about their policies on maternity leave and lactation ro..."
10. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Erie, PA 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Starbucks:
"Overall was a nice experience. Generally kind people, however, i had a situation. My ex was crazy and stalking me. He came into the store and physically asulted my coworker. My ..."
11. Huntington Bank
3.2 stars
Huntington Bank is a banking company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Huntington Bank:
"Contradictory focus in terms of customer service. Pays well for entry level but middle management is overwhelmed. Medical options are inadequate"
12. BASF
3.2 stars
BASF is a chemicals company with locations in the Erie, PA 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 (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BASF:
"They are great if you work for them full-time, but I worked for them through an employment agency for six years and was never hired as a full-time employee, so the benefits the ..."
13. Pandora
3.1 stars
Pandora is an internet company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pandora:
"It's fun working there . They do put a lot of pressure for you to meet sales goals and keep your numbers up. Providing great costumer service is number one . Can be an awesome ..."
14. TEKsystems
3.1 stars
TEKsystems is an information technology and services company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TEKsystems:
"TEKsystems has traditionally been a bit of a boy's club but the corporate diversity program is making great strides at prioritizing opportunities for a range of groups, not just..."
15. Bath & Body Works
3.1 stars
Bath & Body Works is a retail company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bath & Body Works:
"I really enjoyed my time with this company"
16. DSW
3.0 stars
DSW is a retail company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 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 DSW:
"Dsw is a decent place to work. Store employees tend to be good people but all feel the pressure from the people at headquarters."
17. PepsiCo
3.0 stars
PepsiCo is a food & beverages company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and management opportunities (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PepsiCo:
"Great atmosphere, love the products and the people make you stay."
18. Waste Management
3.0 stars
Waste Management is an environmental services company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and the people you work with (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Waste Management:
"In the senior and executive level leadership, there are very few women, other than in areas where you traditionally see women, such as "Customer Service" Operations could use ..."
19. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3.0 stars
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an automotive company with locations in the Erie, PA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Enterprise Rent-A-Car:
"Enterprise is a wonderful company, but very demanding of time and energy. This job is very competitive and requires good attitude management. It's easy to forget you're learning..."
20. Best Buy
2.9 stars
Best Buy is a retail company with locations in the Erie, PA 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."
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 3, 2020.