The 20 Best Places to Work in Worcester, MA As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Worcester, MA 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 February 15, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Worcester, MA
1. Disruptor Beam
4.3 stars
Disruptor Beam is a computer games company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Disruptor Beam:
"Disruptor Beam lives by its guiding principles, one of which is "continuous improvement." We thrive on the diversity of our workforce, and spend as much time during recruiting ..."
2. HubSpot
4.3 stars
HubSpot is an internet company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.8 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HubSpot:
"HubSpot employs a lot of amazing women--like most companies in tech, we still have some work to do around getting more women in top leadership roles, but there are countless opp..."
3. Intuit
4.1 stars
Intuit is a computer software company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.6 stars) and paid time off (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Intuit:
"i have been here over 10 years. I wish there were more remote opportunities but overall this is a fantastic place to work."
4. Synchrony
4.1 stars
Synchrony is a financial services company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"At Synchrony we are ALL equal and have the same opportunities! There is never a shortage of women in charge."
5. Ericsson
3.9 stars
Ericsson is a telecommunications company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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:
"A great place to work striving to improve where there are gaps"
6. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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..."
7. Vistaprint
3.9 stars
Vistaprint is an internet company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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 (4.4 stars).
8. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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..."
9. Edward Jones
3.8 stars
Edward Jones is a financial services company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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..."
10. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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:
"Have never felt any discrimination at Google. Every team I've worked on, led by either men or women, explicitly discusses the importance of parental leave and work-life balance...."
11. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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."
12. PayPal
3.8 stars
PayPal is an internet company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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:
"PayPal is an amazing place to work as a female leader. "
13. Hasbro
3.7 stars
Hasbro is a consumer goods company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hasbro:
"Going through some growth challenges but a fantastic place to work"
14. SAP
3.7 stars
SAP is a computer software company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.4 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" ..."
15. Symetra Financial
3.7 stars
Symetra Financial is an insurance company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.5 stars).
16. Bozzuto
3.7 stars
Bozzuto is a real estate company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bozzuto:
"One thing I really enjoyed about working at Bozzuto was the culture. It was a warm, friendly place to work and there was a lot of like minded people. I always felt comfortable a..."
17. Biogen
3.7 stars
Biogen is a biotechnology company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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 (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Biogen:
"Amazing company to work for with many opportunities for growth and a lot of support!"
18. Constant Contact
3.7 stars
Constant Contact is a computer software company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and social activities and environment (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Constant Contact:
"Female CEO, good work life balance. Company thinks of itself as a startup, rather than a mature co. That is the chief detractor."
19. Meditech
3.7 stars
Meditech is a company with locations in the Worcester, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Meditech :
"There were many women employed in roles of management at all levels of the company, but were lacking in technical roles. I felt like I was unfairly placed in a software support..."
20. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Worcester, MA 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 Procter and Gamble:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
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 February 15, 2020.