The 20 Best Companies for Female Representation in Leadership As Rated by the Women Who Work There (April 2020)
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The 20 best companies for female representation in leadership
1. Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
4.9 stars for female representation in leadership
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an education management company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has a 4.9 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes:
"Lindamood-Bell is run overwhelmingly by women, as is often the case in education. They are generally very conservative in their workplace practices, giving only the basic matern..."
2. Girls Inc.
4.9 stars for female representation in leadership
Girls Inc. is a non-profit organization management company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has a 4.9 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Girls Inc.:
"Wonderful place to work, excellent opportunity for advancement...but we get paid next to nothing with few benefits"
3. Paper Source
4.9 stars for female representation in leadership
Paper Source is a retail company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.9 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Paper Source:
"almost entirely female/nonbinary staff at my location. work with and for some awesome people!"
4. Athleta
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Athleta is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Athleta:
"This is a great retail job with fun coworkers and flexible hours - you say when you're available to work. There is lots of room for growth on the local level."
5. Kendra Scott
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Kendra Scott is a luxury goods & jewelry company headquartered in the New Orleans, LA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kendra Scott:
"This company consists of nearly 98% women and is definitely committed to women's best interests. They are growing exponentially right now and with that comes some growing pains ..."
6. Eventbrite
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Eventbrite is an internet company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Eventbrite:
"I feel lucky to work for a company with such strong women leaders to look up to."
7. Houzz
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Houzz is an internet company headquartered in the San Diego, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Houzz:
"The quality of people I worked with at houzz is second to none. I truly enjoyed and respected all of my coworkers, and vast majority of those in leadership roles are women - wo..."
8. Soma
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Soma is a retail company headquartered in the Fort Myers, FL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Soma:
"Only hires female employees at the retail level. So overall very female friendly, but not technically equal between men and women"
9. White House Black Market
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
White House Black Market is a retail company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for White House Black Market:
"A great environment to learn how to build customer relationships."
10. Painting with a Twist
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Painting with a Twist is an entertainment company headquartered in the Mandeville, LA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Painting with a Twist:
"Great place to work just getting out of highschool or college until you get a career job or to work part time. Fun and stress free environment"
11. Crate and Barrel
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Crate and Barrel is a retail company headquartered in the Northbrook, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Crate and Barrel:
"Most of the staff about 90% was female and it was a very friendly work environment. I really enjoyed working there and it’s one of the best retail environments I’ve ever worked ..."
12. VIPKID
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
VIPKID is an e-learning company headquartered in the Beijing, China area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for VIPKID:
"VIPKID is a great company that offers competitive pay. You are able to work from home and create your own schedule. If interested Here is a referral link: https://t.vipkid.com..."
13. Stitch Fix
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Stitch Fix is an apparel & fashion company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Stitch Fix:
"Stitch Fix is the best company I've ever worked for. The management is supportive and helpful and the expected goals are very fair. Given that the job is in the women's fashion ..."
14. Pottery Barn
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Pottery Barn is a retail company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Pottery Barn:
"Helping guests find their Merchandise to make the home beautiful"
15. Charlotte Russe
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Charlotte Russe is a retail company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Charlotte Russe:
"Very female friendly."
16. Amrock
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Amrock is a real estate company headquartered in the Detroit, MI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Amrock:
"Title Source provides more than fair opportunities for all team members and encourages growth into whatever roles team members may be interested in, along with providing trainin..."
17. American Heart Association
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
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 a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
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..."
18. Fraser
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Fraser is a non-profit organization management company headquartered in the Anoka, MN area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fraser:
"Not ideal, but passable. Social service is notoriously female-dominated field, but there were few options for advancement and little job flexibility."
19. Autism Spectrum Therapies
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Autism Spectrum Therapies is an individual & family services company headquartered in the Burbank, CA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Autism Spectrum Therapies:
"I love working for such a supportive and helpful company!"
20. Cielo Talent
4.8 stars for female representation in leadership
Cielo Talent is a human resources company headquartered in the Brookfield, WI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for female representation in leadership.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cielo Talent:
"Overall a fantastic company to learn and develop. Excellent opportunity to move up in the company if you show the passion and work ethic to do so."
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.