The 20 Best Consumer Goods Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best consumer goods companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Consumer Goods companies on this list have been rated by 20 or more participants as of April 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best consumer goods companies to work for
1. Malouf
4.2 stars
Malouf is a consumer goods company headquartered in the Logan, UT area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.8 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Malouf:
"Overall it's a great company. The CEO and executive team take an active interest in each employee and know us by name. I really love that. There are many female sub-managers, bu..."
2. Mary Kay Inc.
4.1 stars
Mary Kay Inc. is a cosmetics company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.5 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Mary Kay Inc.:
"It's a great company to work for. You are surrounded by great and supportive people who are more than willing to help you achieve your goals, even when that doesn't help them fi..."
3. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company headquartered in the Vancouver, Canada 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:
"Amazing place to work to gain leadership skills and be an entrepreneur with the comfort of a corporation behind you."
4. L.L.Bean
3.9 stars
L.L.Bean is a retail company headquartered in the Freeport, ME area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for L.L.Bean:
"There are many more women than men in leadership positions in my department. Our unit leader/VP is female and is wonderful at her job. L.L.Bean is a great place for women (and p..."
5. Custom Ink
3.8 stars
Custom Ink is a retail company headquartered in the Fairfax, VA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Custom Ink:
"I am truly blown away at how CustomInk treats female employees, and I can't see myself working anywhere else. "
6. Warby Parker
3.8 stars
Warby Parker is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Warby Parker:
"The company is perfect aside if low pay for support personnel "
7. Zappos
3.8 stars
Zappos is a retail company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.7 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Zappos:
"Zappos is a great place if you love change, and strong culture. Depending on what department youh work for, youbeither have tons of freedom or none at all. Wish they would get b..."
8. Hasbro
3.7 stars
Hasbro is a consumer goods company headquartered in the Pawtucket, RI 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:
"Great company, great leadership and great values! Best place I've ever worked."
9. LEGO Group
3.7 stars
LEGO Group is a consumer goods company headquartered in the Enfield, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars) and social activities and environment (4.2 stars).
10. In-N-Out Burger
3.7 stars
In-N-Out Burger is a food production company headquartered in the Irvine, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for In-N-Out Burger:
"Apart from childcare reimbursement (I know there is a program that can be found if you call HR but I don't have children so I'm not quite sure) In-N-Out Burger has been an ama..."
11. Stitch Fix
3.7 stars
Stitch Fix is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stitch Fix:
"Stitch Fix is a great company that really does help people discover a new way to find not just clothes they love, but confidence in their day to day. Client advocacy is 110% enc..."
12. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company headquartered in the Cincinnati, OH 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:
"P&G in a corporate setting has been great! Very woman friendly. I've had lots of female managers to look up to in my 10 years with the company. I did come from the plant though,..."
13. Land O'Lakes, Inc
3.7 stars
Land O'Lakes, Inc is a food production company headquartered in the Arden Hills, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Land O'Lakes, Inc:
"Great people, great culture. Unfortunately, there just were not growth opportunities locally, everything was located in Minnesota. "
14. Vector Marketing
3.6 stars
Vector Marketing is a consumer goods company headquartered in the London area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vector Marketing:
"Great company, I'm just not into sales."
15. Nestlé Purina
3.6 stars
Nestlé Purina is a consumer goods company headquartered in the St. Louis, MO 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 (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nestlé Purina :
"Paid maternity leave for 14 weeks and then can take up to an additional 12 weeks as well! Not sure I could ask for more! You can also bring your pet to work!"
16. IKEA Group
3.6 stars
IKEA Group is a retail company headquartered in the Malmö, Sweden 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 IKEA Group:
"It's retail. The hours suck, but they suck equally for everyone in the company, managers included. The pay is better than most other retail establishments. Management is compens..."
17. E & J Gallo Winery
3.6 stars
E & J Gallo Winery is a wine and spirits company headquartered in the Modesto, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for E & J Gallo Winery:
"World Class employer, excellent choice for women, excellent people!"
18. General Mills
3.6 stars
General Mills is a consumer goods company headquartered in the Minneapolis, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for General Mills:
"I had two babies and had amazing support for my breastfeeding choice. Their pumping rooms are everywhere, available to be exclusively reserved. Include a sink, a fridge, a comfy..."
19. Wegmans Food Markets
3.5 stars
Wegmans Food Markets is a retail company headquartered in the Rochester, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wegmans Food Markets:
"Wegmans is a great place to work. On the store operations side of things, many struggle to find an appropriate work-life balance with 50 hour (salaried without overtime) work we..."
20. Vera Bradley
3.5 stars
Vera Bradley is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the Roanoke, IN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Vera Bradley:
"This is hands down the best company I have ever worked for."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 20 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of April 1, 2020.