The 20 Best Places to Work in Erie, PA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 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 January 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Erie, PA
1. 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:
"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."
2. 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 (4.1 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."
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:
"I love working here and the way we are supported."
4. 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 (4.2 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..."
5. 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 (4.0 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..."
6. 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BAYADA Home Health Care:
"A place of work where being a woman is appreciated."
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:
"Forever grateful for my years working at the Baxter Y!"
9. Sheetz
3.2 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:
"A very lovely, female-friendly workplace."
11. TEKsystems
3.2 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 (3.8 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..."
12. 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 ..."
13. Huntington National Bank
3.1 stars
Huntington National 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 National Bank:
"An amazing company with great room to grow in your career. there are many women in leadership. They celebrate women in our bank and often highlight them when they make lists suc..."
14. 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"
15. BASF
3.1 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 ..."
16. 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 ..."
17. 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:
"After less than a year of employment I gave birth to my son. I was given 6 weeks leave with full pay. DSW provides multiple lactation rooms with curtains, a sink, and mini-fridg..."
18. 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:
"It is definitely male dominated, but have never felt like I was discriminated against by peers or management. They are always willing to help with goals and get you promoted! No..."
19. Things Remembered
2.9 stars
Things Remembered is a retail 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 (4.4 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..."
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 (3.4 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..."
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 2, 2020.