The 20 Best Places to Work in New Orleans, LA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in New Orleans, LA 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 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in New Orleans, LA
1. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"Many of the perks, such as paid time off and maternity leave, are only available for those in higher positions, and it’s more than many other retailers. The hours are more flexi..."
2. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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 "
3. Capital One
3.7 stars
Capital One is a financial services company with locations in the New Orleans, LA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Capital One:
"Great place to work"
4. NFP
3.7 stars
NFP is an insurance company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NFP:
"High growth environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop. NFP is a good fitl for self starters and people with ideas. Very interactive environment with plenty of ..."
5. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"The best company I've ever worked for in terms of gender equality. Actively working to make it better; corporate bonuses depend on achieving these goals. "
6. Cengage Learning
3.6 stars
Cengage Learning is an e-learning company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"While Cengage does need to include more women in the c-suite, it's mid level management and even individual contributor female ratios are excellent. I am a member of a very stro..."
7. EverFi
3.6 stars
EverFi is an e-learning company with locations in the New Orleans, LA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for EverFi:
"EverFi is an amazing company and its particularly wonderful for women. Lots of flexibility and great representation among senior leadership. "
8. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"I have never felt discriminated against because of my gender. Deloitte works very hard to commit to a corporate climate of acceptance and diversity."
9. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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).
10. Southwest Airlines
3.6 stars
Southwest Airlines is an airlines/aviation company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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 women’s uniforms need pockets equal to men’s."
11. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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).
12. American Heart Association
3.6 stars
American Heart Association is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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."
13. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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."
14. Dell Technologies
3.6 stars
Dell Technologies is an information technology and services company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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..."
15. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"I am floored by how happy I am with my job. Companies like this only existed in my PR textbooks in college. My team and upper management are responsive, constructive and my bigg..."
16. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"It’s such a breath of fresh air to work for a company that truly values their employees and has such a large focus on making women feel like equals. After a few negative experie..."
17. Amgen
3.5 stars
Amgen is a biotechnology company with locations in the New Orleans, LA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Amgen:
"Overall, this company is quite progressive, and a good place to work. However, with regard to equality in pay for women, they are not open to an in depth review, and I am awar..."
18. Lush Cosmetics
3.5 stars
Lush Cosmetics is a cosmetics company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"I'm fairly new to Lush, but benefits for part time employees is something I've never seen anywhere else. It's a fun environment with great incintives. "
19. Travelers
3.5 stars
Travelers is an insurance company with locations in the New Orleans, LA 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:
"Travelers is a good company HOWEVER, when I was there a male manager was eventually fired for feeling up women. It took a LONG time for them to get rid of him, which was sicken..."
20. Maurices
3.5 stars
Maurices is a retail company with locations in the New Orleans, LA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Maurices:
"Maurices is a great company to work for. A retail company that prides itself on growing its talent from within by offering ongoing training for future promotion opportunities. T..."
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 1, 2020.