The 20 Best Consumer Goods Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 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 July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best consumer goods companies to work for
1. Malouf
4.1 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 wellness initiatives (4.7 stars) and social activities and environment (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Malouf:
"Malouf is a great place to work because it is a company that cares not only about their product but about their people. They are continually looking at ways to improve in all ar..."
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.:
"I am a self employed private contractor. so I don't work in the corporate office but I do know a few things about their practices. I chose indifferent on several questions eit..."
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:
"Love working here! The people are amazing and benefits are awesome! Just need more consistency when it comes to my pay check and my hours every week."
4. Eileen Fisher
3.9 stars
Eileen Fisher is a retail company headquartered in the Irvington, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Eileen Fisher:
"This is a great company to work for if you are hired on as a permanent employee - there is a lot of support, good benefits, etc. The culture is warm and supportive. It does take..."
5. 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..."
6. 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 love being here. I believe in what we do everyday and I'm still able to be a mom and pursue a fully rewarding career. "
7. 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 (4.5 stars) and social activities and environment (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 "
8. 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 (4.8 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..."
9. Hasbro
3.8 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 culture with a focus on increasing women in leadership and pay equality."
10. 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).
11. 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:
"I love how flexible they can be with my schedule, with emergencies, and overall the pay and environment is great! It was my first job in high school and has the potential to bec..."
12. 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 (at least at the stylist level, which is my experience), is incredibly woman/mother/family-friendly. I make my own hours, I have paid sick leave, most if not all of m..."
13. 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:
"In the Finance & Accounting function at P&G, the majority of senior leadership is male, which is no surprised based on the fact that F&A was typically a male dominated field."
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:
"Everybody thinks that Vector Marketing is a scam. Most people don't even know what the word "scam" means, or what makes something a scam. What I know for sure is that Vector Mar..."
15. 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 maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 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..."
16. 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!"
17. American Girl
3.6 stars
American Girl is a consumer goods company headquartered in the Middleton, WI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.9 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for American Girl:
"One of the best places I've ever worked at. You just need to be very team friendly and positive. They keep everything very appropriate. "
18. Land O'Lakes, Inc
3.6 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 (4.0 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. "
19. 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:
"IKEA as a global corporation is a leader in insuring equal pay and opportunity for women and should be applauded for its progressive maternity leave program. Unfortunately, th..."
20. 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:
"Overall, they are really a great company to work for. They provide a ton of training and constant feedback to improve performance. You genuinely feel like upper management wants..."
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 July 1, 2020.