The 20 Best Places to Work in Winston-Salem, NC As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Winston-Salem, NC 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 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Winston-Salem, NC
1. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"Lululemon is an amazing place to work. I would 100% stay if I was compensated appropriately but unfortunately because it is retail the compensation is not the best choice at my ..."
2. American Express
3.9 stars
American Express is a financial services company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"American Express gives a great maternity leave of 6 months for both men and woman !"
3. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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..."
4. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
3.8 stars
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is an insurance company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
5. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"Amazing. They expect to to work hard & be responsible for your own choices. And in turn they treat you not only like a capable adult, but as an equal"
6. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
7. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"As a female leader I have been supported and developed my peers and my own leaders. I bounce in to work every day. I feel genuinely that PayPal care about me!"
8. Cielo Talent
3.7 stars
Cielo Talent is a human resources company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cielo Talent:
"Since I started working at this company, I have witnessed top talent by female leaders. The CEO is female and the majority of managers/ department leads are female. Starting t..."
9. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"The best company I've ever worked for in terms of gender equality. Actively working to make it better; corporate bonuses depend on achieving these goals. "
10. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procter and Gamble:
"A bit of an old boys club for opportunities for women and in general most people who work there look the same. However they are at least friendly and there is a strong culture, ..."
11. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.6 stars
Mosaic Sales Solutions is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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).
12. American Heart Association
3.6 stars
American Heart Association is a health, wellness and fitness company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Heart Association:
"AHA/ASA are very female friendly, and the majority of our staff are females. Also, top management is represented by women, as well. "
13. Thomson Reuters
3.5 stars
Thomson Reuters is an information technology and services company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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 Thomson Reuters:
"The family leave policies are excellent and I appreciate the commitment to diversity and having a large (40%) representation of women in top leadership positions."
14. T-Mobile
3.5 stars
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"There is NO BETTER COMPANY for diversity, inclusion, education, and women's advancements!! Team of Experts is headed up by a woman and we just took JDPower for the 5th time in ..."
15. ADP
3.5 stars
ADP is a human resources company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ADP:
"Women everywhere. No question women are valued. The opportunities are there, you have to be very pro company and put in the work but there seems to be no lack of opportunity."
16. Aetna
3.5 stars
Aetna is an insurance company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC 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:
"Highly supportive of female leadership. Many key roles held by women, including the president of the company. If you have the skills, you can advance."
17. REI
3.4 stars
REI is a retail company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for REI:
"REI is a great company to work for long term. There are lots of opportunity for growth and enrichment. The company does a great job of working to recognize the hard work of thei..."
18. KPMG
3.4 stars
KPMG is a management consulting company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for KPMG:
"KPMG has offered me a fantastic opportunity as a woman and I am so proud to work for a company who not only wants me to be successful as a woman, but ensures it. "
19. Lenovo
3.4 stars
Lenovo is a computer hardware company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lenovo:
"Lenovo offers great opportunities for women to grow and lead. We have a global program (WLDP) designed to promote internal women via leadership development and mentorship and we..."
20. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
3.4 stars
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a hospitality company with locations in the Winston-Salem, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants:
"Scattered/disjointed management. Condescending attitudes from above, like pat on the head to a child, if you are lower on the food chain, i.e. in uniform. Opportunities to move ..."
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 1, 2020.