The 20 Best Places to Work in Hoover, AL As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Hoover, AL 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 4, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Hoover, AL
1. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"I am pleased with Edward Jones as a company and they just updated our "maternity" leave policy so that the primary parent, whether you give birth or adopt can take 12 weeks paid..."
2. Shipt
3.7 stars
Shipt is an internet company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Shipt:
"Many women in leadership and management."
3. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Hoover, AL 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..."
4. TD Ameritrade
3.7 stars
TD Ameritrade is a financial services company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TD Ameritrade:
"AMAZING COMPANY!!! Seriously, they legit care about their employees. Best company I've ever worked for. Diverse, Accepting, and full of integrity"
5. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Hoover, AL 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:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
6. Cengage Learning
3.6 stars
Cengage Learning is an e-learning company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cengage Learning:
"I love my job. I drink the company coolaid. I love what I do, I love what this company does. It's not perfect, but I'm surrounded by people who care and who want to make a diffe..."
7. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"Great consulting practice with many opportunities to work with intelligent and accomplished colleagues. Not enough focus placed on making the performance management system work ..."
8. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
9. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Hoover, AL 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Southwest Airlines:
"Women get paid equally to men here, which is a huge plus. Maternity issues could be better, especially for flight crew. Still great overall. We even have special women's grou..."
10. American Heart Association
3.6 stars
American Heart Association is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Heart Association:
"While women are greatly supported there is a huge lack of cultural diversity. Only white, thin, “pretty” women get promoted."
11. Novo Nordisk
3.6 stars
Novo Nordisk is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and salary satisfaction (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Novo Nordisk:
"It's a great company that could use more female leadership as well as more familiar friendly positions for people who are looking to move into leadership. Overall I'm very satis..."
12. Greenway Health
3.6 stars
Greenway Health is an information technology and services company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Greenway Health:
"Dynamic company that felt inclusive for all employees."
13. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Princeton Review:
"Teachers/tutors with The Princeton Review never feel pressured to accept work that will upset work/life balance. My rate of pay is calculated based on the time and hours I put i..."
14. Dell Technologies
3.6 stars
Dell Technologies is an information technology and services company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dell Technologies:
"Great job, I wish I could have stayed.... but I moved"
15. Cigna
3.5 stars
Cigna is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cigna:
"Very positive work environment! Very helpful leadership that helps your grow and meet your goals."
16. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Hoover, AL 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:
"Exceptional place to work!! They are also incredibly supportive of the LGBTQ community."
17. ADP
3.5 stars
ADP is a human resources company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ADP:
"ADP's culture has a big focus on diversity and inclusion. I see many women in senior leadership as a well as a big range of diversities. When I first came to ADP, it was a bit o..."
18. Vera Bradley
3.5 stars
Vera Bradley is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vera Bradley:
"This is hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
19. Lush Cosmetics
3.5 stars
Lush Cosmetics is a cosmetics company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lush Cosmetics:
"Lush Cosmetics is an amazing company for people passionate about cosmetics, the environment, human rights and animal rights. Being part of such an ethical company set the bar hi..."
20. Travelers
3.5 stars
Travelers is an insurance company with locations in the Hoover, AL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Travelers:
"Such a diverse, and wonderfully opportunistic place to work. You always feel as if you're one of the family, you feel as if you belong, and you absolutely are cared for and appr..."
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 4, 2020.