The 20 Best Companies for Maternity and Adoptive Leave As Rated by the Women Who Work There (June 2020)
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InHerSight’s list is based on ratings and reviews from millions of working women who have rated their current or former employer on 16 factors of female friendliness, including, you guessed it...maternity and adoptive leave. Rate your company ›
The 20 best companies for maternity and adoptive leave
1. Zillow
4.9 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Zillow is an internet company headquartered in the Seattle, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.9 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Zillow:
"Very fun and upbeat environment. Motivation is in the air with wide open rooms of just standing desks where you see early, mid to even senior level employees. Can personalize yo..."
2. Ultimate Software
4.8 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Ultimate Software is a computer software company headquartered in the Weston, FL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ultimate Software:
"Overall Ultimate is an amazing company. The number of women overall at Ultimate is very high and equal with the number of men. In some areas of product engineering, the number..."
3. Greenhouse Software, Inc
4.8 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Greenhouse Software, Inc is a computer software company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Greenhouse Software, Inc:
"AMAZING place to work-- especially early in my professional career. There are so many strong female leaders for me to engage with and learn from, with plenty of opportunities to..."
4. MailChimp
4.8 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
MailChimp is an internet company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has a 4.8 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for MailChimp:
"The sick day policy was recently changed and you get a very small amount of paid days off which is not ideal for those of us with chronic illnesses but if that's my biggest prob..."
5. CA Technologies
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
CA Technologies is a computer software company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CA Technologies:
"Surprised by some of the comments here. This company has gone above and beyond to be transparent with data and I have not experienced a situation where men are paid more than w..."
6. Etsy
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Etsy is an internet company headquartered in the Brooklyn, NY area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Etsy:
"The only drawback to this company is that it takes forever for consensus on how to get things done. Other than that, Etsy is super supportive and is quite easily the best compa..."
7. XO Group Inc.
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
XO Group Inc. is an online media company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
8. Eventbrite
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Eventbrite is an internet company headquartered in the San Francisco, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Eventbrite:
"Eventbrite is a place where I get to bring my whole self to work. My boss expresses appreciation for my work while also challenging me to tackle new opportunities and refine the..."
9. Amrock
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Amrock is a real estate company headquartered in the Detroit, MI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Amrock:
"Hands down the best company EVER!!! They care."
10. Rapid Response Monitoring
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Rapid Response Monitoring is a public safety company headquartered in the Syracuse, NY area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Rapid Response Monitoring:
"Very good company to work for. Excellent pay and benefits!"
11. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
4.7 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a management consulting company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has a 4.7 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
"BCG is truly distinctive in its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and particularly in investing in women. Throughout my career, I've chosen to balance my work and home life t..."
12. Synchrony
4.6 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Synchrony is a financial services company headquartered in the Stamford, CT area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has a 4.6 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Synchrony:
"Synchrony Financial has been a joy to work for. SO many strong, powerful, and diverse women in management. "
13. HubSpot
4.6 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
HubSpot is an information technology and services company headquartered in the Cambridge, MA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has a 4.6 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HubSpot:
"HubSpot employs a lot of amazing women--like most companies in tech, we still have some work to do around getting more women in top leadership roles, but there are countless opp..."
14. Johnson & Johnson
4.6 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Johnson & Johnson is a hospital & health care company headquartered in the New Brunswick, NJ area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has a 4.6 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Johnson & Johnson:
"Great company to women, equal pay and opportunities, a lot of flexibility to provide work/life balance. A walk the talk company, which make us proud of working on. As a working ..."
15. Simple Finance
4.6 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Simple Finance is an internet company headquartered in the Portland, OR area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has a 4.6 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Simple Finance:
"Best employer I've ever worked with. "
16. Netflix
4.6 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Netflix is an entertainment company headquartered in the Los Gatos, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.6 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Netflix:
"A lovely experience with awesome people who love what they do. The majority of my bosses were female, and every single one of them was strong and capable and talented. Free cate..."
17. IKEA Group
4.5 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
IKEA Group is a retail company headquartered in the Malmö, Sweden area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.5 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for IKEA Group:
"Fun place to work -- very low stress. However, the hours are incredibly inconsistent and unreliable. The work can get very boring too."
18. RealSelf
4.5 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
RealSelf is an internet company headquartered in the Seattle, WA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has a 4.5 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RealSelf:
"The best place I have worked, hands down."
19. Fidelity Investments
4.5 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has a 4.5 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Fidelity is a great place to work for anyone. They are very inclusive of all genders and have great support for women and the LBGTQ community. Health care is awesome. I think ev..."
20. Capital One
4.5 stars for maternity and adoptive leave
Capital One is a financial services company headquartered in the McLean, VA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has a 4.5 star rating for maternity and adoptive leave.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Capital One:
"Lovely place to work. Great benefits and opportunities. I would still be there if they hadn't relocated my office. "
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 June 1, 2020.