The 20 Best Places to Work in Palm Desert, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Palm Desert, 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 January 10, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Palm Desert, CA
1. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA 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. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
3. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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. Vacasa
3.5 stars
Vacasa is a hospitality company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.2 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vacasa:
"Ops department (Housekeeping especially), seems to be run into the ground with little praise. The company has a hard time keeping good housekeeping because of this. I started ..."
6. Kaiser Permanente
3.4 stars
Kaiser Permanente is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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."
7. Medtronic
3.3 stars
Medtronic is a medical devices company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA 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!"
8. Bayer
3.3 stars
Bayer is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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..."
9. Trader Joe's
3.3 stars
Trader Joe's is a retail company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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 management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Trader Joe's:
"Don't underestimate how physical working at a grocery store can be. There is maternity and paternity leave. I think it is 3 months. Not sure about being paid. Enthusiasm and ..."
10. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
3.3 stars
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a hospitality company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation:
"Wonderful management with.excellent, progressive ideals that don't extend to the hogher ups. If the Marketing Managers were higher-ups, I am certain that women's opportunities w..."
11. Allstate Insurance
3.2 stars
Allstate Insurance is an insurance company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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 (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Allstate Insurance:
"As a 41-year old woman who has worked at the company 10+ years, I am happy with the upward mobility opportunities Allstate offers as well as the incredible work / life balance I..."
12. Wells Fargo
3.2 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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..."
13. Starbucks
3.2 stars
Starbucks is a retail company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Starbucks:
"A very lovely, female-friendly workplace."
14. Nordstrom
3.2 stars
Nordstrom is a retail company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nordstrom:
"AMAZING company. Have worked for them for 28 years. My second family. "
15. Anytime Fitness
3.2 stars
Anytime Fitness is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Anytime Fitness:
"A great place to work. Could improve in some areas like pay and maternity leave policy but generally fun culture and great people."
16. inVentiv Health
3.2 stars
inVentiv Health is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Palm Desert, 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).
17. TEKsystems
3.2 stars
TEKsystems is an information technology and services company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TEKsystems:
"TEKsystems has traditionally been a bit of a boy's club but the corporate diversity program is making great strides at prioritizing opportunities for a range of groups, not just..."
18. Verizon
3.2 stars
Verizon is an information technology and services company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA 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 (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon:
"Great company to work for as a woman. Equal across the board for both woman and men. "
19. Old Navy
3.1 stars
Old Navy is a retail company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Old Navy:
"Have worked with Gap Inc for 3 years and I love the company, they take care of their people, and it's fun place to work. "
20. SalonCentric
3.1 stars
SalonCentric is a retail company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area,. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SalonCentric:
"She is amazing 😉"
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 January 10, 2020.