The 20 Best Places to Work in Watsonville, CA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Watsonville, 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 July 6, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Watsonville, CA
1. Khan Academy
4.5 stars
Khan Academy is an e-learning company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.9 stars) and paid time off (4.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Khan Academy:
"Fanstatic place to work for anyone who wants to make a difference!"
2. Sage Intacct
4.3 stars
Sage Intacct is a computer software company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.8 stars) and social activities and environment (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sage Intacct:
"Sage Intacct truly cares about all of it's employees. Hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
3. Palo Alto Networks
4.2 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Palo Alto Networks:
"Palo Alto Networks was not my first internship, but it completely blew me away. I have found that even at the lowest level of employee, the executives want to take the time to h..."
4. LinkedIn
4.2 stars
LinkedIn is an internet company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for LinkedIn:
"It's a pleasure to be working at a company which prioritizes talent irrespective of gender or any other racial factors. Great work-culture and lots of opportunities to learn and..."
5. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Intuit:
"Absolutely love working for Intuit! First job I actually enjoy going to"
6. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Watsonville, 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 (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"Salesforce is a great company to launch your career by learning operational excellence in an extremely rigid system. The product is world class and the business outcomes you get..."
7. Facebook
3.9 stars
Facebook is an internet company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Facebook:
"I really think Facebook is leading the tech industry in terms of its commitment and progress so far towards more gender equality in the workplace. My direct manager, my manager'..."
8. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ericsson:
"Ericsson is great place to work :)"
9. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Watsonville, 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:
"I have felt empowered working for lululemon both in my professional life and personal life. I appreciate the focus on both personal and professional growth and development and t..."
10. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Express:
"I absolutely recommend working at American Express. It's full on corporate though so be prepared for many restrictions and red tape - it's not a place where you can be creative...."
11. One Medical
3.9 stars
One Medical is a medical practice company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for One Medical:
"My coworkers and manager are incredible people. They are the reason jnahve stayed so long. I can't imagine my life without then, but the company as a whole has a lot of problems..."
12. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Watsonville, CA 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:
"This is the best place I have ever worked, NO CONTEST. Management is absolutely wonderful and could not be more understanding and accommodating. Sick kid? Take the day off. O..."
13. Netflix
3.9 stars
Netflix is an entertainment company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Netflix:
"Progressive corporate culture, pride in their product, actually live and breath their mission statement"
14. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"Principal is a very interesting place to work. The work load is sometimes unbearable but the staff is wonderful. Most of the leaders in Raleigh are women and they are very und..."
15. Synopsys Inc
3.8 stars
Synopsys Inc is a computer software company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
16. Adobe
3.8 stars
Adobe is a computer software company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Adobe:
"Adobe offers many opportunities that focus on building the pipeline for promoting women into leadership. There are many benefits such as flexible work hours, unlimited vacation,..."
17. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"With 16 weeks paid maternity leave for women and 6 for men this company is supportive of growing families. There is also an adoption reimbursement available. The on desire not m..."
18. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Google:
"I feel very lucky to work at Google - the culture, in theory and in practice, is extremely supportive. I'm happy to come to work every day."
19. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PayPal:
"While PayPal maternity leave policy is best in class for the US, their mothers (nursing rooms) need improvement. Many lack sinks (much needed for rinsing pump parts in sanitized..."
20. SAP
3.8 stars
SAP is a computer software company with locations in the Watsonville, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SAP:
"I haven't had to use parental leave, but my understanding is that it's pretty good. I love the diversity at SAP, and the fact that they've been offering "domestic partnership" ..."
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 July 6, 2020.