The 20 Best Places to Work in Rochester, MN As Rated by the Women Who Work There (June 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Rochester, MN 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 June 3, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Rochester, MN
1. Girl Scouts River Valleys
3.7 stars
Girl Scouts River Valleys is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (5.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Girl Scouts River Valleys:
"This is a very progressive and cutting edge company that encourages room for growth both personally and professionally. This is a great place to try out new ideas. The staff are..."
2. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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).
3. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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:
"T-Mobile works hard to make it a great place to work. I feel supported every day. I love it and won't consider going anywhere else. "
4. IBM
3.4 stars
IBM is an information technology and services company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for IBM:
"The company is run by a woman and IBM is trying to be a leader in equal opportunities for women. There is some work to be done, but it is headed in the right direction. There a..."
5. Shaw Industries
3.3 stars
Shaw Industries is a textiles company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and learning opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Shaw Industries:
"Great company for men and women alike for many reasons! "
6. Mayo Clinic
3.3 stars
Mayo Clinic is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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 Mayo Clinic:
"Upper management is all about profits. PTO is rarely approved, the company claims it can't build any more parking for staff or patients but it can continue to build hospitals. "
7. 3M
3.3 stars
3M is a mechanical or industrial engineering company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 3M:
"Overall a good place to work. They realize they weren’t doing enough and I believe are genuinely trying to increase diversity. Could do a lot better on pipeline. Also, lose good..."
8. American Cancer Society
3.3 stars
American Cancer Society is a non-profit organization management company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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:
"If you are going to work for a non-profit then The American Cancer Society pays well, has amazing benefits, a 401k and a matching program. We start with 2weeks of PTO and after ..."
9. RSM US LLP
3.3 stars
RSM US LLP is an accounting company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RSM US LLP:
"I am beyond happy with the support and professionalism that my workplace offers. "
10. Wells Fargo
3.3 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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 am very pleased with our parental leave. 4 months paid to bond with my baby. They also have lactation rooms for breastfeeding mothers."
11. Associated Bank
3.2 stars
Associated Bank is a financial services company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Associated Bank:
"They have extremely high standards, and if you aren't meeting them you will be reminded every day by daily reports. If you are meeting them, the goals become even harder. It's n..."
12. Costco Wholesale
3.2 stars
Costco Wholesale is a retail company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Costco Wholesale:
"Great Company to work for and I am honored to be and employee"
13. inVentiv Health
3.2 stars
inVentiv Health is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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).
14. Verizon
3.2 stars
Verizon is an information technology and services company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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:
"The environment in which i worked was great and was as to he laid off."
15. Kellogg Company
3.1 stars
Kellogg Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kellogg Company:
"Very family friendly environment."
16. TEKsystems
3.1 stars
TEKsystems is an information technology and services company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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 (3.7 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..."
17. Kaplan
3.1 stars
Kaplan is an education management company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
18. Red Wing Shoe Co.
3.1 stars
Red Wing Shoe Co. is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
19. FedEx Express
3.1 stars
FedEx Express is a package/freight delivery company with locations in the Rochester, MN 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 (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for FedEx Express:
"I have been with FedEx for 32 years and in management since 1986. It has been my pleasure to be able to provide and raise two daughters with our salary and benefit structure (m..."
20. Banfield Pet Hospital
3.0 stars
Banfield Pet Hospital is a veterinary company with locations in the Rochester, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Banfield Pet Hospital:
"I worked for a privately owned Banfield so my experiences may differ from corporate Banfield's."
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 June 3, 2020.