16 Reasons These Tech Companies Are the Better Choices for Women

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Leah Thomas866

Updated: 9/14/2021

The technology industry is seeing more and more female talent every day. And while some companies have adjusted their previously male-dominated work environments, others have not.

We at Fairygodboss are here to help you seek out the companies and the environments that allow women to thrive in their careers, and avoid those boys’ clubs.

1. Apple

Apple not only offers its employees extended maternity leave and death benefits, the tech company offers $20,000 lifetime IVF treatment, covering any add-on treatment and never excluding any clinic.

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2. AppNexus

It’s easy to see why AppNexus is number eight in our list of Top Rated Companies for Women -- the global internet company offers its employees a flexible work-from-home policy, as well as an unlimited number of sick days.

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3. Honeywell

At Honeywell, a Fortune 100 connected technologies company, FGB'ers say they love that their days feature "brilliant coworkers and interesting work." Between flexible hours coupled with "lots of opportunities to advance," employees are calling Honeywell a "great place for women to work, and (it) continues to get better."

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4. Asana

Asana has a 5.0 rating from FGB users, one reviewer raved about her company, saying, “I think we are committed to diversity & inclusion at a core level, and taking permanent measures as early as we can to grow with the right pillars in place around being a workplace that values and elevates everyone here.”

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5. Cisco

FGB’ers commend Cisco for its diversity. The company has one of the most diverse executive leadership teams, and nearly half of its leadership members are women. Their motto describes the company perfectly: “Colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Be you, with us!”

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6. Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. has its sights set on reinventing the way we see (and use) cameras, and women who work there seriously love being a part of that mission. When asked whether they would recommend Snap to other women, one FGB'er who recently returned from maternity leave gave a resounding, all-caps "YES." Her reasoning? "My managers and HR have been incredibly supportive and helpful with everything, which has made my time as a new mom so special. I am incredibly grateful to work at a company that values family so much."

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7. CDW

It’s easy to see why women love working at CDW — as part of their continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, the tech company launched the 'Together - The Power of Women in IT’ campaign to celebrate their women in IT and empower other females to pursue technology.

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8. Seagate

Women find it easy to work at Seagate, due to the company’s flexible hours, open work-from-home policy, Women’s Leadership Network, and its Seagate PRIDE! Group, which, according to the company, “provides a connection and engagement opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees and their allied supporters.”

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9. GameChanger

Women love working at GameChanger for its monthly lady lunches, career growth conferences, as well as maternity AND paternity leave! The gaming company also gives its female employes a $500 stipend upon their return to work post-maternity leave, to help purchase a breast-pump for work. And the company provides specific private rooms (not just a bathroom) for women to pump their breast milk during the workday.

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10. HP Inc.

HP Inc. was featured on our list of the Best Companies for Women in 2016. One female FGB’er commended HP’s gender equality, saying, “HP is the the most women-friendly company in the industry. We have many women in executive roles at HP. This company walks the talk!”

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11. IBM

IBM has a long history of supporting women. It was the first company to elect a female vice president, Ruth Leach, in 1934! The company has since been recognized by Working Mother Magazine as one of the top companies for working mothers for 32 years, as well as one of the top companies for women of color since 2003.

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12. Salesforce

Employees at Salesforce rave about their job and their employer. One FGB’er commended her company’s benefits, saying, “The benefits at Salesforce are absolutely excellent. As a company, they are also very transparent and do their best to make sure everyone has the things they need to make them better at their job.”

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13. Qualtrics

Qualtrics, an experience management software company, is highly rated by women who work there. Why? The company offers paid paternal leave, paid adoptive leave, fertility benefits, commuter stipends, generous PTO, and comprehensive insurance and retirement plans. Plus, the company offers its employees plenty of fun perks, including catered lunches, dog-friendly office spaces, and more.

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14. Squarespace

Squarespace works to make its company more than inviting for its female employees. Their “Women @ Squarespace” group focuses on helping women advance their careers within the company. And they sponsor events like Grace Hopper, Lesbians Who Tech, Girls Who Code, and Built by Girls. The company also has a Slack channel just for parents within the company to network and talk about work/life balance at Squarespace.

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15. Columbia University Information Technology

Working at Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT), you support mission critical technology for over 40,000 faculty, staff, and students. But you also have the support of a team that values you and your work. CUIT offers flexible work arrangements, tuition benefits for you and your dependents, generous PTO, and useful retirement plans with employer contributions.

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16. Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm is growing — and so is its technology. From artificial intelligence to extended reality applications, women at Qualcomm get to have a direct hand in pioneering some of tech's most exciting possibilities. What else do they love about working here? The supportive, family-friendly work culture doesn't hurt. In their employee reviews on FGB, women here say things like: "It feels like your coworkers here are your friends and family, and that they really care;" "We have nursing rooms and expectant mother parking spots;" "I found a team where I mean something."

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