The 20 Best Recreation Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 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 April 1, 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 (4.8 stars) and the people you work with (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pure Barre:
"If you are looking for a supportive, fun group of ladies to work with (and teach!), Pure Barre is a great place to be. I am only very part time but have thoroughly enjoyed my e..."
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:
"Great company to work for"
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:
"Many women work for Cigna. Pay is competitive and they have a great wellness program. They offer maternity leave as long as you're with the company for 6 months. Not a lot of ro..."
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:
"Tend to pay women less but pay better than most in Portland. Lots of women in leadership until you get to the highest levels"
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:
"The company is pro employee but not management"
9. Princess Cruises
3.3 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 (4.2 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..."
10. 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:
"For the first couple years of this relationship, everyone I worked with was great and the work was enjoyable and high-quality. I had a lot of respect for the managers and we wer..."
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:
"Blizzard is an awesome place to work with inspiring company values. I love going into the office every day. As a leader in the games industry, I would like to see Blizzard make ..."
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:
"It’s a great job, you’ll build a family with the members and coworkers. But if you want a job that is simple, laid back and wanting to be in contact with your boss 24/7, this is..."
14. Universal Orlando Resort
3.1 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:
"The benefits and perks are the best part about working at Universal Orlando Resort. Salary is not great, but the perks/ benefits kind of make up for it. People I work with in my..."
15. Carnival Cruise Line
3.1 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..."
16. 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 (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Enterprise Holdings:
"Wage with commission can be acceptable and healthcare is pretty good. There are worse places to work when you don't have a degree."
17. 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 management opportunities (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..."
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 (3.8 stars) and management opportunities (3.6 stars).
20. Massage Heights
3.1 stars
Massage Heights is a health, wellness and fitness company headquartered in the San Antonio, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Massage Heights:
"I love working here, I have no complaints about co workers or management and the incentives are all fair. The one complaint I have is that, as a massage therapist, my pay is com..."
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.