The 20 Best Places to Work in Olympia, WA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Olympia, WA 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 5, 2019. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Olympia, WA
1. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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..."
2. Navy Federal Credit Union
3.7 stars
Navy Federal Credit Union is a financial services company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Navy Federal Credit Union:
"I really enjoy working here. When it comes to a female friendly workplace, I'd say this is a great place. "
3. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
4. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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"
5. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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 "
6. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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).
7. Maurices
3.5 stars
Maurices is a retail company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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:
"My boss always says, "I want you to feel empowered in making decisions, working forward, and working up." I feel like this could be the company motto- I've never worked somewher..."
8. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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."
9. Cambia Health Solutions
3.5 stars
Cambia Health Solutions is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cambia Health Solutions:
"In Customer Service, there is a high proportion of females in the call center. I do feel that women are well represented and we are given good opportunities. In fact, the compan..."
10. Travelers
3.5 stars
Travelers is an insurance company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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:
"In our office we have females, males, minorities and majorities at every level. We have every race and there is mutual respect throughout the office. We engage in many activit..."
11. REI
3.4 stars
REI is a retail company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for REI:
"REI is definitely a forward-thinking company. I see many females rise into solid careers here. A few years ago I worked with a man who thought he could get away with sexist comm..."
12. Booz Allen Hamilton
3.4 stars
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management consulting company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Booz Allen Hamilton:
"Ultimately it depends on the kind of work you do. But all in all this primarily white male leadership team recognizes it's need for balance. The best part is the ability to Tele..."
13. Aetna
3.4 stars
Aetna is an insurance company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Aetna:
"I've been with this company for twelve years now. It's never been a great job & speaking honestly, I'm not a huge cheerleader for the actual company or the insurance industry. T..."
14. Citi
3.4 stars
Citi is a financial services company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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..."
15. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for News America Marketing:
"I came from a male dominated field before moving to News America Marketing and it's so refreshing and empowering to see so many women in upper management here. Seeing them every..."
16. Bayer
3.3 stars
Bayer is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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..."
17. Bank of America
3.3 stars
Bank of America is a banking company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bank of America:
"Bank of America has some of the best benefits in the industry...paid maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave...some of the best healthcare options compared to others in..."
18. Medtronic
3.3 stars
Medtronic is a medical devices company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medtronic:
"Everyone fits in here!"
19. American Cancer Society
3.3 stars
American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Olympia, WA 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...."
20. YMCA
3.3 stars
YMCA is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Olympia, WA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for YMCA:
"Forever grateful for my years working at the Baxter Y!"
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 5, 2019.