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Our list of the most female-friendly employers in West Des Moines, IA is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 18 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 at least 10 submissions from current or former employees as of January 3, 2021. Rate your company ›
4.2 stars
McKinstry is a construction company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and flexible work hours (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for McKinstry:
"Fantastic place to work that is committed to diversity and inclusion and is constantly evolving to do things better! Very open culture with amazing people that treat each other we…"
4.1 stars
Palo Alto Networks is a computer & network security company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA 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:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 3 plus years as an FTE at Palo Alto Networks. I work with a great team, and it is exciting to be part of the industry leader in Cyber Security."
4.1 stars
Black Hills Energy is a utilities company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Black Hills Energy:
"Honestly, I had more female executives above me than male. Nothing against the guys, but this was an interesting opposite."
3.9 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I am proud to work for a wonderful company that gives opportunities to people of all backgrounds, races, religions, sexual preferences and sexes. It's a great place for hard work…"
3.8 stars
Novo Nordisk is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Novo Nordisk:
"An amazing group of females work here. I am very proud to be a part of it. "
3.8 stars
Exelon is a utilities company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Exelon:
"$$$$of 5"
3.8 stars
AmeriHealth Caritas is a hospital & health care company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AmeriHealth Caritas:
"A great place to work for women as an employee and as a temp consultant"
3.7 stars
TIAA is a financial services company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (5.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TIAA:
"MANY WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP... AS A WOMAN I FEEL I HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES. "
3.7 stars
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an insurance company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.4 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield:
"Wellmark is a great place to work because they treat their employees and members well. They put a lot of emphasis on inclusion, going so far as to have an Inclusion Council. They …"
3.7 stars
Vera Bradley is an apparel & fashion company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (5.0 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vera Bradley:
"This is hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
3.6 stars
Aetna is an insurance company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Aetna:
"It’s a great place to work. We are in the middle of our merger so things are changing but honestly it’s been a smooth transition so far. In non-productivity roles the hours are fl…"
3.6 stars
Workiva is a computer software company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.3 stars) and family growth support (3.6 stars).
3.6 stars
Farm Bureau Financial Services is an insurance company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for sense of belonging (5.0 stars) and support for diversity (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Farm Bureau Financial Services:
"It has been a great experience. Everyone is very helpful and communication is great!"
3.6 stars
inVentiv Health is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
3.6 stars
Citi is a financial services company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and support for diversity (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Citi:
"Citi is an amazing company not only for the employee but also their families! Gym membership, daycare, weightwatchers, meditation, excessive classes, chronic pain management coach…"
3.6 stars
Medtronic is a medical devices company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Medtronic:
"Everyone fits in here!"
3.6 stars
Microsoft is a computer software company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Microsoft:
"Really happy to work here. I am surrounded by great people and get to choose how I work. "
3.5 stars
Bank of America is a banking company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for sense of belonging (5.0 stars) and support for diversity (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bank of America:
"Two of my three inter banking center superiors were females, and my regional superiors were females three times through. When I left the company, I decided to do so because at the…"
3.5 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the West Des Moines, IA 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 (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"I have never felt discriminated against because of my gender. Deloitte works very hard to commit to a corporate climate of acceptance and diversity."
Companies with at least 10 submissions from current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of January 3, 2021.