The 20 Best Places to Work in Independence, MO As Rated by the Women Who Work There (June 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 June 1, 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:
"Ericsson is a good company but is getting late on adopting new trends in the way of working. Slow to take decisions, it is like something heavy to move. Ericsson needs new peo..."
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:
"Female dominated workplace. As with any retail job, management will make or break the team. Sometimes men get promoted faster in the name of ‘diversity & inclusion’."
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:
"Working at BASYS has been such a blessing! The culture here is phenomenal and the people here are truly considered family. It's impossible to dread coming to work when you lov..."
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 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..."
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:
"Principal is a very interesting place to work. The work load is sometimes unbearable but the staff is wonderful. Most of the leaders in Raleigh are women and they are very und..."
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 (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (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:
"Demanding but flexible"
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 feel so incredibly honored, I have never experience such respect and the work life balance is fantastic."
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:
"Great company!"
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. 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).
13. 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 professional environment, however, still struggles with seeing more female executive leadership. "
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:
"The tech industry is generally not the most welcoming to women. I have felt valued and respected from the moment I began. My manager, director, and CIO are all women and mothers..."
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. NIC Inc.
3.6 stars
NIC Inc. is an information technology and services company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (4.1 stars).
17. 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:
"The Princeton Review is a progressive company with women in executive positions comparable to that of their male counterparts. The overall outlook of the management team is pro..."
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:
"Great company to work for, the really live their mission of helping the communities they serve become healthier through constant innovation and client centered design!"
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. Turner Construction Company
3.6 stars
Turner Construction Company is a construction company with locations in the Independence, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Turner Construction Company:
"Overall I feel supported"
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 1, 2020.