The 20 Best Places to Work in San Luis Obispo, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (March 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in San Luis Obispo, 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 2, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in San Luis Obispo, CA
1. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, 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).
2. AstraZeneca
3.6 stars
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA 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 (4.1 stars).
3. MINDBODY, Inc
3.5 stars
MINDBODY, Inc is a computer software company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.5 stars) and the people you work with (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for MINDBODY, Inc:
"I"ve never felt at a disadvantage for being a woman working at MINDBODY. There definitely could be some more female-focused initiatives, and I'd like to see more women in direct..."
4. Vacasa
3.5 stars
Vacasa is a hospitality company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, 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:
"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 ..."
5. Booz Allen Hamilton
3.5 stars
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management consulting company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA 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..."
6. TransUnion
3.4 stars
TransUnion is an information technology and services company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 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 TransUnion:
"Great place to work!"
7. Insperity
3.4 stars
Insperity is a management consulting company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
8. Comcast
3.3 stars
Comcast is a media production company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA 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 Comcast:
"occasional individual issues, but responsive management, comfortable with alternate gender expression, many top achievers/leaders are women. merit/metrics based promotion, compe..."
9. UnitedHealth Group
3.3 stars
UnitedHealth Group is a hospital & health care company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for UnitedHealth Group:
"Very lucky to work in such a happy, healthy environment "
10. Wells Fargo
3.2 stars
Wells Fargo is a financial services company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, 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..."
11. Sunrun
3.2 stars
Sunrun is a renewables & environment company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sunrun:
"Pretty cool place to work..hardly with any stress. Leadership is encouraged equally for men and women. Very start-up like culture where communication is open through all levels."
12. Raytheon
3.2 stars
Raytheon is a defense & space company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Raytheon:
"My sole complaint is an important one: any company that rewards the "good talkers" over those with technical expertise is not going to retain talented engineers for long. Peop..."
13. Tetra Tech
3.2 stars
Tetra Tech is a renewables & environment company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and flexible work hours (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Tetra Tech:
"The company is very even in its opportunities for both men and women; however, the lack of paid maternity leave and other support for new mothers makes a strong statement as to ..."
14. Verizon
3.2 stars
Verizon is an information technology and services company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, 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:
"Great company to work for as a woman. Equal across the board for both woman and men. "
15. Converse
3.2 stars
Converse is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
16. Old Navy
3.2 stars
Old Navy is a retail company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, 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. "
17. Kellogg Company
3.1 stars
Kellogg Company is a consumer goods company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA 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:
"Great teammates!"
18. Kaplan
3.1 stars
Kaplan is an education management company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA 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).
19. Banana Republic
3.1 stars
Banana Republic is a retail company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area, that employs 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 Banana Republic:
"The pay was very uneven. While i was being prepped for a promotion other male managers were being hired on for $1 or more over me."
20. SalonCentric
3.1 stars
SalonCentric is a retail company with locations in the San Luis Obispo, CA area,. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 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 March 2, 2020.