The 20 Best Recreation Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Looking for a new job in recreation? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best recreation companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Recreation companies on this list have been rated by 20 or more participants as of February 3, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best recreation companies to work for
1. Disruptor Beam
4.3 stars
Disruptor Beam is a computer games company headquartered in the Framingham Center, 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. Pure Barre
3.8 stars
Pure Barre is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Spartanburg, SC area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and the people you work with (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pure Barre:
"Amazing company that promotes growth both physically and mentally! "
3. Florida Blue
3.7 stars
Florida Blue is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Jacksonville, FL 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 Florida Blue:
"Florida Blue is overall a great place to work! I would love to see more opportunities for advancement, and cleaner, better facilities for working environments. Florida Blue does..."
4. American Heart Association
3.6 stars
American Heart Association is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Dallas, TX 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..."
5. CorePower Yoga
3.6 stars
CorePower Yoga is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Denver, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CorePower Yoga:
"I realize that my ratings don't sound especially high, but I really love my job. A huge part of the job satisfaction comes from caring about the business itself and working with..."
6. Cigna
3.5 stars
Cigna is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Bloomfield, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cigna:
"Good growth opportunities and possibilities to grow in other departments/roles."
7. Cambia Health Solutions
3.5 stars
Cambia Health Solutions is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Portland, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cambia Health Solutions:
"In Customer Service, there is a high proportion of females in the call center. I do feel that women are well represented and we are given good opportunities. In fact, the compan..."
8. SoulCycle
3.4 stars
SoulCycle is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for SoulCycle:
"Working at SoulCycle has been a perfect transitional role for me. They have consistent flexible hours, and the staff is mostly a very positive and supportive crowd. There is a h..."
9. Royal Caribbean International
3.3 stars
Royal Caribbean International is a leisure, travel & tourism company headquartered in the Miami, FL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.9 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Royal Caribbean International:
"I have worked in several companies, both small and large, but this company really does have the interests of it's employees at heart. They've come a long way, and while they sti..."
10. Princess Cruises
3.2 stars
Princess Cruises is a leisure, travel & tourism company headquartered in the Santa Clarita, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Princess Cruises:
"Ever since I began working at Princess over 16 years ago, the company has always had excellent representation of women in management, especially senior management. As the compan..."
11. Young Living Essential Oils
3.2 stars
Young Living Essential Oils is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Lehi, UT area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
12. Blizzard Entertainment
3.2 stars
Blizzard Entertainment is a computer games company headquartered in the Irvine, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and social activities and environment (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Blizzard Entertainment:
"A wonderful place to work, even in an overwhelmingly male-dominant industry (software development). A lot of effort has been made for family and maternal support, rating highly ..."
13. Anytime Fitness
3.2 stars
Anytime Fitness is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Hastings, MN area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Anytime Fitness:
"A great place to work. Could improve in some areas like pay and maternity leave policy but generally fun culture and great people."
14. Carnival Cruise Line
3.2 stars
Carnival Cruise Line is a leisure, travel & tourism company headquartered in the Miami, FL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Carnival Cruise Line:
"Advancement opportunities are ample once a person (male or female) works for the company. Some entry-level positions are difficult for women to attain because of generalizations..."
15. Universal Orlando Resort
3.2 stars
Universal Orlando Resort is a leisure, travel & tourism company headquartered in the Orlando, FL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Universal Orlando Resort:
"There was a girl who used to work with me and she was pulled into a closet by a male coworker who then tried to kiss her and was very persistent despite her protests. She report..."
16. Orangetheory Fitness
3.1 stars
Orangetheory Fitness is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Boca Raton, FL area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Orangetheory Fitness:
"Orangetheory fitness in Plymouth is a dream to work at. The staff is a family - you are treated with respect as well as a familiarity that is often lacking from jobs. I wish the..."
17. Enterprise Holdings
3.1 stars
Enterprise Holdings is a leisure, travel & tourism company headquartered in the St. Louis, MO 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 Enterprise Holdings:
"Enterprise Holdings is a wonderful, open minded place to work for. They treat their employees like they're valuable, and in return, we work our butts off. Love my job."
18. Great Lakes Caring
3.1 stars
Great Lakes Caring is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Akron, OH area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Great Lakes Caring:
"No comments at this time"
19. FIS Global
3.1 stars
FIS Global is a computer games company that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.6 stars).
20. Elements Massage
3.0 stars
Elements Massage is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the Highlands Ranch, CO area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Elements Massage:
"Being a massage therapist at Elements is great. There isn't really opportunity for advancement because it's a small company, but the atmosphere is encouraging and kind towards ..."
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 February 3, 2020.