The 20 Best Places to Work in Palm Desert, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (March 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 March 5, 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:
"Female dominated workplace. As with any retail job, management will make or break the team. Sometimes men get promoted faster in the name of ‘diversity & inclusion’."
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:
"Fidelity investments is awesome. It's definitely the most female friendly work environment I've ever worked in. They have everything you need and even a few things you wouldn't ..."
3. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 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 (4.2 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 work for a TPR location as opposed to tmobile corporate. I disagree with how they block us from working at corporate as soon as we begin to work for them. This seems to be don..."
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 the people you work with (4.1 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vacasa:
"Vacasa is a tech start up vacation rental managment company. I have been here 5 years and have been given the opportunity to work my way up from housekeeper to opperations. We h..."
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 Permanente IT is very diverse. I've been with the company over 5 years. The majority of my leadership has been female, as are many of my coworkers. They are also exceptio..."
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:
"lot of things to learn and grow in healthcare. Culturally diverse team and good work culture. They are passionate about their products"
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:
"As far as customer service jobs go, working for Trader Joe’s is about as good as it can get. There’s a lot of equal representation, women in leadership roles, and it is genuinel..."
10. 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 paid time off (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Allstate Insurance:
"I have never worked for kinder people. I love my job and feel respected, loved and needed."
11. 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:
"Great company to work for! They treat their quality employees as assets."
12. 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:
"Overall, this company is one of the best when it comes to promoting diversity & supporting all partners. As a barista, it is difficult to get time off needed for family while st..."
13. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
3.2 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 paid time off (4.0 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation:
"Lots of opportunities for management positions for women but not as many higher up positions. "
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:
"Great compensation for retail position. "
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:
"It’s a great job, you’ll build a family with the members and coworkers. But if you want a job that is simple, laid back and wanting to be in contact with your boss 24/7, this is..."
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. 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 (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon:
"Verizon is an amazing place to work."
18. 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:
"This company has good intentions, but it can't break the "boys club" mentality that's part of its roots. They've made some strides, but no real fundamental changes to make this ..."
19. Old Navy
3.2 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:
"It is a great company if you work hard, and ask for growing opportunities. You can’t just sit around expecting to move up."
20. ManpowerGroup
3.1 stars
ManpowerGroup is a staffing and recruiting company with locations in the Palm Desert, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ManpowerGroup:
"I'm in my mid-50s and have worked in a variety of industries, and ManpowerGroup has a really amazing commitment to diversity compared to most employers. The company not only wo..."
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 March 5, 2020.