The 20 Best Places to Work in Roanoke, VA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (January 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Roanoke, VA 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 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Roanoke, VA
1. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
2. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"Working for a company that offers 16 weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver of a newborn or an adopted child is amazing. Jones really values their employees and they make i..."
3. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke, VA 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. Novo Nordisk
3.6 stars
Novo Nordisk is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and salary satisfaction (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Novo Nordisk:
"Novo has great benefits, especially for working parents. The only downside is that the leadership lacks female representation."
6. Cengage Learning
3.6 stars
Cengage Learning is an e-learning company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cengage Learning:
"At the early levels and middle-management, this company has visibly more women than men in most areas. At the VP level, however, the male-female ratio thins out, and by the exe..."
7. The Princeton Review
3.6 stars
The Princeton Review is an education management company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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:
"Teachers/tutors with The Princeton Review never feel pressured to accept work that will upset work/life balance. My rate of pay is calculated based on the time and hours I put i..."
8. Humana
3.6 stars
Humana is an insurance company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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 "
9. Aflac
3.5 stars
Aflac is an insurance company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Aflac:
"From the time I started here I knew I was right at home! If you're a woman that wan't to get into business and marketing this is the place to be. This is definitely a place wher..."
10. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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).
11. McGraw-Hill Education
3.5 stars
McGraw-Hill Education is an education management company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for McGraw-Hill Education:
"The work schedule can be very demanding, but it's certainly flexible, and full-time telecommuting is an option. Women don't seem to have any harder a time getting ahead here tha..."
12. Aetna
3.4 stars
Aetna is an insurance company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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..."
13. Cerner Corporation
3.4 stars
Cerner Corporation is an information technology and services company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and family growth support (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cerner Corporation:
"Best career move of my life. "
14. Rackspace
3.4 stars
Rackspace is an information technology and services company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Rackspace:
"This company emphasizes work life balance. I have never worked in an environment until now that I don't feel guilty when taking care of my kids. I can see myself here for the re..."
15. Mars
3.4 stars
Mars is a food production company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mars:
"Great place to work, with fantastic people and great opportunities for learning and growth. Pay and time off were mediocre, but overall benefits were great. All said and done,..."
16. Virginia Tech
3.4 stars
Virginia Tech is a higher education company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.1 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Virginia Tech:
"I work in the big, bad, male-dominated world of Information Technology. For what it's worth, the men I work with are always polite, kind, supportive, and make me feel like a par..."
17. Mutual of Omaha
3.4 stars
Mutual of Omaha is an insurance company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mutual of Omaha:
"We have a lot of female minorities in leadership roles."
18. News America Marketing
3.3 stars
News America Marketing is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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..."
19. NiSource
3.3 stars
NiSource is a company with locations in the Roanoke, VA area,. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
20. American Cancer Society
3.3 stars
American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Roanoke, VA 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...."
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 1, 2020.