The 20 Best Places to Work in Winston-Salem, NC As Rated by the Women Who Work There (December 2019)
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 December 3, 2019. 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 a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
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:
"I worked for American Express before starting a family so I never had an opportunity to judge how well the company *actually* treated working mothers or how their careers suffer..."
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:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
4. 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 (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Edward Jones:
"Working for a company that offers 16 weeks paid leave for the primary caregiver of a newborn or an adopted child is amazing. Jones really values their employees and they make i..."
5. 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 wellness initiatives (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."
6. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PayPal:
"PayPal is an amazing place to work as a female leader. "
7. 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:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
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 (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cielo Talent:
"Cielo is the best position I have ever held. It has fantastic benefits, a comfortable work environment, and the flexibility I need in a schedule to be able to care for my family..."
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:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
10. American Heart Association
3.5 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:
"Working for a company that helps educate and save women's lives each and every day. The NYC office is made up of primarily women that strive each day to make all women healthie..."
11. Mosaic Sales Solutions
3.5 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 (4.1 stars).
12. 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:
"While there are opportunities to work from home/virtually and they are pretty flexible with time off (as long as you make up the work) it is hard to really succeed and move up i..."
13. 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:
"I love working here and the way we are supported."
14. 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:
"This is a large company and every location is different. There needs to be more female and minority representation at higher level positions, that is not happening fast enough. ..."
15. 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 definitely a forward-thinking company. I see many females rise into solid careers here. A few years ago I worked with a man who thought he could get away with sexist comm..."
16. Aetna
3.4 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:
"I've been with this company for twelve years now. It's never been a great job & speaking honestly, I'm not a huge cheerleader for the actual company or the insurance industry. T..."
17. 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 (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lenovo:
"Lenovo is a great place to work for women. We have incredible maternity leave, a flexible workstation environment and one of the BEST EGR's "WILL" - Women in Lenovo Leadership ..."
18. Youth Villages
3.4 stars
Youth Villages is a non-profit organization management 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 (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Youth Villages:
"I really like working at Youth Villages. My only issue is the ability to have a social life. If you want a partner you better hope this person is understanding, because you are ..."
19. 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 female representation in leadership (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants:
"My entire career I had been optimistic that I would find the company I wanted to stay with long term and not use it as a resume builder. Kimpton is that company. I couldn't imag..."
20. 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:
"Overall, KPMG is a great place to work, men and women alike. Our new CEO is a woman, and darn good at her job. I feel proud to work for KPMG. I would like to see more opportu..."
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 December 3, 2019.