The 20 Best Places to Work in Merced, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Merced, CA 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 3, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Merced, CA
1. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Merced, CA 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).
2. E & J Gallo Winery
3.6 stars
E & J Gallo Winery is a wine and spirits company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for E & J Gallo Winery:
"Gallo is an awesome place to work - smart & highly engaged people, growing industry, fun product category, and a fast pace. An individual employee really has the opportunity to..."
3. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Merced, CA 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 (4.1 stars).
4. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Merced, CA 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."
5. Stryker
3.5 stars
Stryker is a medical devices company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stryker:
"I have felt very supported in my career at Stryker especially when I took maternity leave when my sons were born in 2009 and 2013. I took 5 months off for each and had no ill ef..."
6. Westat
3.4 stars
Westat is a research company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and employer responsiveness (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Westat:
"I worked on a Westat led project while I was pregnant and my supervisor and the company as a whole was incredibly accomodating. I hold them in high regard and hope to return the..."
7. Kaiser Permanente
3.4 stars
Kaiser Permanente is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kaiser Permanente:
"Kaiser sets the bar in healthcare for non-discriminatory practices. I am very happy working with a company that values all of its employees, not just the males."
8. Citi
3.4 stars
Citi is a financial services company with locations in the Merced, CA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Citi:
"In CTI (Citi Technology Infrastructure) I have found that most managers allow employees to telecommute at least two days a week. Managers will also allow more frequent telecomm..."
9. Insperity
3.3 stars
Insperity is a human resources company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
10. Bayer
3.3 stars
Bayer is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bayer:
"I would recommend working at Bayer (Radiology, formerly Medrad). Great group of people who strive to continuously improve, and who do what it takes to get the job done in the f..."
11. CarMax
3.3 stars
CarMax is a retail company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CarMax:
"There is no wage gap. Get a life. "
12. Grainger
3.3 stars
Grainger is a business supplies and equipment company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Grainger:
"9ne of the best employment opportunities I have ever experienced. Mentoring, product knowledge training - supervisor support - bonuses and recognitions - this company values th..."
13. American Cancer Society
3.3 stars
American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Cancer Society:
"Overall, ACS is a great company to work for. There are plenty of opportunities for growth that are available regardless of gender, race, physical ability, or sexual orientation...."
14. World Relief
3.3 stars
World Relief is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for World Relief:
"World Relief is a delightful place to work. The agency strives to ensure fairness and cooperation among the group. It is superbly diverse and very understandable about family an..."
15. Comcast
3.3 stars
Comcast is a media production company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Comcast:
"occasional individual issues, but responsive management, comfortable with alternate gender expression, many top achievers/leaders are women. merit/metrics based promotion, compe..."
16. UnitedHealth Group
3.3 stars
UnitedHealth Group is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for UnitedHealth Group:
"Very lucky to work in such a happy, healthy environment "
17. Sutter Health
3.3 stars
Sutter Health is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sutter Health:
"I've been working here for almost eight years and I enjoy the multi-cultural work place like Sutter Health. "
18. Wells Fargo
3.2 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Merced, CA 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 Wells Fargo:
"I have worked on several teams across different departments in project management at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo is a much friendlier environment for women. Te..."
19. The Hershey Company
3.2 stars
The Hershey Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Merced, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Hershey Company:
"From bottom to top, The Hershey Company is very good to female employees. Very good to ALL employees, actually."
20. inVentiv Health
3.2 stars
inVentiv Health is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Merced, CA 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).
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 3, 2019.