The 20 Best Places to Work in Independence, MO As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO
1. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Independence, MO 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:
"I am proud to work for Ericsson. For the moment the company has many financial issues and cost cutting programs. Hope everything will be ok soon but the diversity and inclusi..."
2. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Independence, MO 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:
"Great company to work for in terms of company culture and core values however pay isn’t great."
3. BASYS Processing
3.9 stars
BASYS Processing is a financial services company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BASYS Processing:
"BASYS Processing is a family oriented company that truly cares about their employees. Personal and professional growth is prevalent. Everyone is encouraged to be a contributor..."
4. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Independence, MO 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 am honored to work for a company led by so many outstanding women. American Express grants women all the opportunities due to them to succeed in a workplace and a family. "
5. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I feel that Principal is ahead of the game. Very flexible hours and it's clear my life outside of work matters. It's great to feel that they think about me as a whole person and..."
6. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.5 stars) and social activities and environment (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Warby Parker:
"The company is perfect aside if low pay for support personnel "
7. Teach For America
3.8 stars
Teach For America is an education management company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Teach For America:
"This is a GREAT place to work, especially if you have kids!"
8. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Google:
"I worked as a stylist at the google backed startup, meet tailor. I enjoyed my work, but have rated according to what I feel could be improved and what I feel was already awesome..."
9. Alliance Data
3.7 stars
Alliance Data is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Alliance Data:
"It's a call center so the down side is dealing with that type of work. "
10. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Independence, MO 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:
"A bit of an old boys club for opportunities for women and in general most people who work there look the same. However they are at least friendly and there is a strong culture, ..."
11. McKinstry
3.6 stars
McKinstry is a construction company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for McKinstry:
"Fantastic place to work that is committed to diversity and inclusion and is constantly evolving to do things better! Very open culture with amazing people that treat each other ..."
12. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Independence, MO 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:
"Wonderful firm that is constantly striving to take care of our people the best we can. Excellent combination of challenging work, learning, travel, flexibility, incredible peopl..."
13. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Independence, MO 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).
14. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the Independence, MO 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..."
15. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
16. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Independence, MO 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:
"Meaningful work, but industry is facing headwinds."
17. Dell Technologies
3.6 stars
Dell Technologies is an information technology and services company with locations in the Independence, MO 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:
"Dell Oklahoma City is of course not the main Dell location in the United States. Dell in Round Rock, Texas has more opportunities for women, people of different nationalities, a..."
18. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Humana:
"As a WAH teammate I couldn’t be happier working at Humana Government Business! We’re offered paid time off, paid holidays, wellness time, as well as other perks through our insu..."
19. Rasmussen College
3.6 stars
Rasmussen College is an education management company with locations in the Independence, MO 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).
20. GE Capital
3.5 stars
GE Capital is a financial services company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GE Capital:
"GE will overnight ship breast milk from pumping mothers traveling for business, provides best in class paid parental leave in addition to FMLA leave, on-site gyms and/or fitness..."
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.