The 20 Best Places to Work in Newark, NJ As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Newark, NJ 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 February 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Newark, NJ
1. Greenhouse Software, Inc
4.4 stars
Greenhouse Software, Inc is a computer software company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (5.0 stars) and flexible work hours (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Greenhouse Software, Inc:
"One of the few places where I didn't feel like I had to prove myself because I'm a woman"
2. EMD Diamonds
4.4 stars
EMD Diamonds is a luxury goods & jewelry company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for family growth support (4.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for EMD Diamonds:
"This was my first time in charge of people and work results. I ran shipping/receiving and flow of work between departments. Also took care of verifying costs and discounts of al..."
3. CA Technologies
4.2 stars
CA Technologies is a computer software company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and family growth support (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CA Technologies:
"Lots of women in upper management. My manager is a woman and her team is made up of 75% women. The larger team that we are on has more women than men by about 20%. Women get rec..."
4. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"This is the greatest company I've ever worked for. The CEO is amazing and my chain of command is excellent. "
5. Grailed
4.2 stars
Grailed is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (5.0 stars) and social activities and environment (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Grailed:
"Grailed is an amazing place to work filled with emotionally intelligent, smart, kind, hardworking and fun people. The company does a great job at leveling people up and providin..."
6. LinkedIn
4.2 stars
LinkedIn is an internet company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for LinkedIn:
"Better than most, and improving"
7. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.2 stars
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is really a great place for women. We have a real support group, Partners listen to us and more and more of us grow through the ranks. I left to go back to school but I will..."
8. Zillow
4.1 stars
Zillow is an internet company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Zillow:
"Really happy here! Love seeing how many females we have in senior leadership and how important that fact is to the company. I never feel like being a woman is even a thing here,..."
9. Etsy
4.1 stars
Etsy is an internet company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.7 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Etsy:
"The only drawback to this company is that it takes forever for consensus on how to get things done. Other than that, Etsy is super supportive and is quite easily the best compa..."
10. Castlight Health
4.1 stars
Castlight Health is a computer software company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Castlight Health:
"Great culture and benefits. Unfortunately they didn’t focus enough on operationalization and allowed politics to infiltrate"
11. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"At Synchrony we are ALL equal and have the same opportunities! There is never a shortage of women in charge."
12. TNTP
4.1 stars
TNTP is an education management company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TNTP:
"I have tremendous respect for all of my coworkers, which I feel like is pretty rare. Aside from a great mission and set of people to collaborate with, I'm pretty satisfied with ..."
13. ThoughtWorks
4.1 stars
ThoughtWorks is an information technology and services company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.9 stars) and social activities and environment (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ThoughtWorks:
"This is a great place to work with very thoughtful and thorough policies. There is a vocal and demonstrative move toward recruiting (and retaining) women in technical and leader..."
14. XO Group Inc.
4.0 stars
XO Group Inc. is an online media company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars).
15. Eileen Fisher
4.0 stars
Eileen Fisher is a retail company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Eileen Fisher:
"This is a great company to work for if you are hired on as a permanent employee - there is a lot of support, good benefits, etc. The culture is warm and supportive. It does take..."
16. Johnson & Johnson
4.0 stars
Johnson & Johnson is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johnson & Johnson:
"Great place to work hard and grow for folks with young families."
17. NetSuite
4.0 stars
NetSuite is a computer software company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (4.7 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for NetSuite:
"NetSuite has a culture of hiring talented people and letting them dig in, work hard and see where it can take them. Where many software companies limit women's advancement or mo..."
18. AdRoll
3.9 stars
AdRoll is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AdRoll:
"Really glad AdRoll is starting a female leadership development program. I sense there's an informal mentorship amongst men that's harder for women to break into."
19. Ceridian
3.9 stars
Ceridian is a human resources company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ceridian:
"Great company to work for especially if you have found expertise in technology, marketing, sales, or product management. "
20. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Newark, NJ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"A really wonderful place to work that cares deeply about equality. "
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 February 1, 2020.