The 20 Best Places to Work in Independence, MO As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
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 December 4, 2019. 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:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
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:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
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 is an excellent place to work with plenty of growth opportunity. I feel respected as a young woman here. "
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:
"I love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
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. 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:
"Have never felt any discrimination at Google. Every team I've worked on, led by either men or women, explicitly discusses the importance of parental leave and work-life balance...."
8. 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 (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Teach For America:
"Teach For America greatly supports all of their employees regardless of gender; something that I have found extremely unique in comparison with other companies I have worked for."
9. 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:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
10. 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:
"Great workplace with women leaders across the businesses. Fantastic work culture!"
11. 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 paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
12. 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).
13. 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:
"Southwest Airlines is an amazing company to work for. You can fly for free on a standby basis, and who can argue with that perk? The insurance plans are affordable and the cover..."
14. State Street
3.6 stars
State Street 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 (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for State Street:
"State Street is an excellent company for which to work! "
15. 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:
"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..."
16. 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).
17. 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"
18. 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 ..."
19. GE Capital
3.6 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 maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 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..."
20. 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 maternity benefits Work-life balance is a priority Continous opportunities for professional growth Many employee network resource groups to engage with "
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 December 4, 2019.