Great Place to Work's Best Workplaces in Chicago™ 2021
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Power Home Remodeling
- Construction
- Chester, PA, US
What employees are saying
There is a huge sense of camaraderie and emphasis on the people, both working here and the homeowners we interact with.
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Salesforce
- Information Technology
- San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
Leadership is consistently supportive of "courageous feedback" and welcomes constructive feedback always. I've never felt safer and more secure in a role due to the support of leadership even during times of uncertainty.
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Slalom, LLC.
- Professional Services
- Seattle, WA, US
What employees are saying
Slalom cares about giving employees the agency to determine their growth in the company. Whether it's what skills to develop, kind of projects to work on, or the level of team responsibility, Slalom encourages & guides employees in their development.
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Assurance
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Schaumburg, IL, US
What employees are saying
We've supported colleagues who lost homes to fire, had financial issues due to illness & raised funds to get a support dog for an employee's child. It's amazing to see a group of diverse individuals band together to lift up a colleague in need.
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West Monroe Partners
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
All the benefits of working in consulting without the burnout. I haven't felt any unspoken expectation to be working massive hours and people seem to genuinely care about mental and emotional health.
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Centro
- Information Technology
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
Everyone at Centro looks at you as more than an employee, but rather a good friend. You can be yourself and dive into whatever it is you're interested in and you can explore your passions in life.
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6
Protiviti
- Professional Services
- Menlo Park, CA, US
What employees are saying
The extent of formal and informal advisors and mentors Protiviti has makes it stand out. Everyone is open to providing insights, sharing experiences, and being a mentor.
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Workiva Inc.
- Information Technology
- Ames, IA, US
What employees are saying
Teamwork and empathy make this an excellent work environment. I feel comfortable calling any team/individual across the company if I need help. People at Workiva genuinely want to help each other achieve their goals.
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Balyasny Asset Management
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
There's an emphasis on collaboration & a family-oriented culture that's extremely rare in the hedge fund industry. They recruit smart/hardworking people who are good cultural fits, then give us the resources to be great professionally & financially.
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8
Baird
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Milwaukee, WI, US
What employees are saying
A broader sense of ownership & community than is typically seen in a financial services firm. People care for each other & are truly proud to work at Baird. You see it when people make introductions about the firm every time we have a meeting.
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8
Burwood Group, Inc
- Information Technology
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
We are made to feel welcome and that we can speak up and offer suggestions and know that leadership truly listens. Burwood gives so much trust to their employees and the tools they need to be successful so you can do your best work.
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SAP America Inc.
- Information Technology
- Newtown Square, PA, US
What employees are saying
Some colleagues have become my closest friends. It's comforting knowing you have an entire team to help you solve a problem or need to talk to someone who is experiencing very similar to what you are inside and outside of the office.
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Radio Flyer Inc.
- Other
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
The company culture at Radio Flyer is one of a kind. People always go the extra mile, and there is always someone offering to help when you need it.
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10
Ryan LLC
- Professional Services
- Dallas, TX, US
What employees are saying
Ryan gives you all the tools you need to succeed and also invests in promoting personal happiness. It is a great work life balance. I am motivated to get the best results during busy times because I know I can take time off when we are slower.
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LaSalle Network
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
Management does a great job in investing in people who are invested in the company. Even the c-suite is involved personally in getting to know everyone in the company and makes themselves accessible.
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CarMax
- Retail
- Richmond, VA, US
What employees are saying
CarMax encourages employees to not only be a successful unit with in the company, but to build friendships. They create many opportunities for employees to get closer, such as community charity events, & special celebrations for reaching goals.
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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
Our partners are consummate role models at work and in the community. They would never ask an employee to do something they would not do themselves. I'm amazed at how many community events we plan and do given how busy our team is.
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Integrated Project Management Company, Inc.
- Professional Services
- Burr Ridge, IL, US
What employees are saying
IPM lives its values and holds employees accountable to them. IPM leadership recognizes that the key to long term success is incorruptible culture and exceptional quality.
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True Partners Consulting LLC
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
The executives do a great job of keeping us in the know and not just springing things on us. It is clear they really do consider the employees when they make decisions that will effect everyone.
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Horizon Pharma plc
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Lake Forest, IL, US
What employees are saying
There is an inherent understanding of employees personal situations and the company is tremendously vigilant about keeping everyone safe and healthy (both physically and mentally) while still maintaining productivity.
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RSM US LLP
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
There is a lot of transparency from the managerial level. Managers always touch base with all team members about discussions they've had with higher ups. This allows the team to be fully engaged and now the purpose of everything they are working on.
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Maven Wave Partners
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
Our culture dictates that we work hard, but also that we respect each other, are open to new ideas, and work together to achieve new and exciting business goals for our clients.
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Solstice
- Information Technology
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
We welcome and celebrate all walks of life. We value people from all types of backgrounds to bring in as many perspectives as possible. I love the openness our company has with each other.
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Ernst & Young LLP
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
The culture at EY is one I am very proud to be a part of, one that is very inclusive and supportive of one another. I believe we bring out the best in each other while always doing our best to deliver solutions to the client.
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Sentinel Technologies Inc.
- Information Technology
- Downers Grove, IL, US
What employees are saying
Sentinel's company culture is very team-oriented and everyone pulls together to make things happen. It's a very healthy work environment; very active and supportive. Everyone's doing their best to help each other regardless of role or responsibility.
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Acxiom Corporation
- Information Technology
- Conway, AR, US
What employees are saying
They show concern for our physical health by having everyone possible work from home & they have a careful plan laid out for returning. They show concern for our mental health & established no-meeting Fridays to encourage us to take time off.
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Perkins Coie, LLP
- Professional Services
- Seattle, WA, US
What employees are saying
Perkins Coie is the most welcoming and inclusive place I have ever worked. Not only am I able to bring my whole self to work, but I also feel safe being open about my identity and speaking up.
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TruQua Enterprises
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
An incredible sense of community and shared appreciation for that culture and community. The folks I work with are driven, care about the work they do, are willing to help others in their development and are proud of where they work.
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Transwestern
- Real Estate
- Houston, TX, US
What employees are saying
Management provides opportunities for fun, to enhance teamwork, and to promote personal connections with others.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
The diversity and inclusivity initiatives to create equity in our workplace and reduce the amount of disparity makes me proud to work at PwC. They are trying to work toward making real change.
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Alliant Credit Union
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Rolling Meadows, IL, US
What employees are saying
I feel very lucky to work with and around people who take their jobs as responsibly as I do. I have not seen any finger pointing when something does not work out as anticipated. Only teamwork trying to resolve the situation.
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Accenture
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
The people are what make this a great place to work and what have kept me here year after year. Overall, there are more people that care, are hard working, intelligent, collaborative than in any other organization i have seen to date.
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FONA International Inc
- Manufacturing & Production
- Geneva, IL, US
What employees are saying
FONA redefines what a family business can mean by taking care of their employees because it's the right thing to do. This is obvious with the great benefits and less obvious in how we all, regardless of role, care about our coworkers' personal lives.
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Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, LLC
- Construction
- Downers Grove, IL, US
What employees are saying
There's a strong sense of community and teamwork to reach a common goal. Team members are dedicated, fun, and exciting to work with. I've gained many friends and relationships that I thought was not a part of a "normal job."
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KPMG LLP
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
There are groups/councils that bring together people from different backgrounds & practices who have aligned interests which makes this a unique place to work. It's a large company that can feel small if you're plugged into these various areas.
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22
The Marketing Store Worldwide L L C
What employees are saying
They've been incredibly supportive and flexible. They reacted to the BLM riots by setting up open dialogue for us and have held diversity training on race and LGBTQ topics, which are mandatory for all employees.
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23
Next College Student Athlete
- Other
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
They took a stance on the Black Lives Matter movement and are taking strides to improve diversity and inclusion practices within the company.
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24
Crowe
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
They value the connections employees make with each other and provide many opportunities to nurture these connections. Crowe knows that when their people are happy the company is happy; therefore, Crowe makes their people a top priority.
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Plante Moran
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Southfield, MI, US
What employees are saying
They actively encourage employee feedback without fear of reprisals, but rather a feeling of community and they rewards ideas and suggestions that improve processes throughout the organization. It gives me a sense of pride to work for Plante Moran.
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26
Cloudbakers
- Information Technology
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
Leadership has thought long and hard about the goals, values, and mission of the company. They've done lots of things to assist the team in working remote including more flexible schedules, virtual happy hours, and helping with home office setups.
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Experian
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Costa Mesa, CA, US
What employees are saying
We have community service events and 5Ks to build a culture of community and camaraderie among employees. It allows individuals who may not work together for business to get to know each other and build those internal relationships.
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28
Novaspect, Inc.
What employees are saying
I've never had a company make me feel fully accepted for who I am. Although we all come from different backgrounds and have different life views, once you walk through those doors, you're basically family!
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28
ADP
What employees are saying
This year the shift in communication from our executives has been more than great - it has been excellent. The communication this year has taken on a deeper, more personal meaning and it allows me as an associate to relate more to our executive team.
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29
AbbVie
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- North Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
A team first attitude is consistently emphasized meaning that there is significantly less personal competitiveness. In hiring new employees, there's a strong emphasis placed on the cultural fit of the prospective hire.
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Ally Financial
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Detroit, MI, US
What employees are saying
The amount of engagement employees have with management in order to improve their working lives as well as present new and innovative ideas in order to make changes with the company or new product ideas isn't really seen at too many other companies.
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Basware, Inc.
- Information Technology
- Fort Mill, SC, US
What employees are saying
We're more than colleagues, we're friends. Even though I'm a remote employee, I'm connected to colleagues through more than just work. The company provides enough opportunities for us to get to know one another and build long lasting relationships.
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Peace Village
- Aging Services
- Palos Park, IL, US
What employees are saying
The feeling of family here is unmatched from any other place large or small that I have worked. I'm so happy to come to work and see my other family. They all care so much for each other.
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American Agricultural Insurance Company
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Schaumburg, IL, US
What employees are saying
Our executive team has been very flexible and empathetic during the pandemic. I really appreciate the ongoing communication and efforts to keep us all informed and feeling like part of a team. Oh, and Summer Fridays are the best benefit EVER.
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Burns & McDonnell
- Professional Services
- Kansas City, MO, US
What employees are saying
Being employee-owned, we have a stake in the company & incentive to perform well & make the company, themselves, & our clients successful. The work we do has impact on the world in many different aspects & I'm proud to work for Burns & McDonnell.
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Relativity
- Information Technology
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
They are the most inclusive and intentional company I've ever worked for. They go above and beyond to make sure all their employees are heard, and they respond to feedback with direct action! It's my absolute favorite place I've ever worked!
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Deloitte
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
After having my first child, I knew that they would not only provide support in being a working parent, but allow me to continue to grow my career. I am able to be the parent AND the professional I want to be.
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35
Beam Suntory
What employees are saying
People here are friendly and genuinely care about one another, as well as respect one another and collaborate well. Coming to Beam was a such a great change for me, both personally and professionally.
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35
DevTestCo: Email Test
- Aerospace
- fairfax, California, US
What employees are saying
The team approach allows everyone to take part in facets of the company that matter to them. I feel like our office is a close-knit family of like-minded individuals striving to reach the highest level of expertise at what they do every day.
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36
Abbott
- Health Care
- Abbott Park, IL, US
What employees are saying
It's really amazing to be part of a team where everyone does their best to help and assist on various projects in addition to their main responsibilities.
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38
Egen Solutions, Inc
- Information Technology
- Napervile, IL, US
What employees are saying
Management trusts their employees to accomplish their job without too much supervision, which makes employees believe more in themselves and look at their work more than just a job. People here take a lot of responsibility.
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Alight Solutions
- Professional Services
- Lincolnshire, IL, US
What employees are saying
They really care about their employees & the balance of work & home life. They are flexible in allowing employees time off during the day as needed and to make the time up later in the day. This only makes me want to work harder for the company.
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Deerfield, IL, US
What employees are saying
Takeda truly cares about us. They encourage us to stay safe in harsh weather, offer great benefits and compensation, and so much more. The flexibility we're given is the most valuable as it allows us to tend to our work and personal responsibilities.
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Grantek Systems Integration
- Engineering
- Oak Brook, IL, US
What employees are saying
The CEO has personal relationships with everyone in the company. He respects and feels responsible for all the employees. This company feels like family.
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CCMSI
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Danville, IL, US
What employees are saying
The people I work with are always willing to help. We are a close knit community of people and I consider my co-workers to be good friends. There is a great deal of respect for everyone and everyone has value to add to our success.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. and Merriam-Webster, Inc.
- Media
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
People are given freedom and autonomy to work however they think is best. Work between teams is very collaborative and ideas are welcomed from anyone.
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Liberty Advisor Group
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
The transparency from the executives and partners is remarkable. They have everyone’s best interests at the forefront of every decision. Extremely grateful to work for Liberty, especially during the uncertainty with the pandemic.
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Embrace Living Communities
- Aging Services
- Oak Brook, IL, US
What employees are saying
This company is unique in their ability to see the whole person instead of just an employee. I feel so cared for at work, and especially by my supervisors.
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Synergy Flavors
- Manufacturing & Production
- Wauconda, IL, US
What employees are saying
Our Leadership Team is open to new ideas and not afraid to implement them. People are at the center of decisions we make, and impact and intent are always considered.
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fairlife, LLC
What employees are saying
There is a real sense of trust across all functions and levels of the organization that everyone is working to make the company, our customers and our communities better. And that is incredibly motivating and rewarding.
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HARIBO of America, Inc.
- Other
- Rosemont, IL, US
What employees are saying
Haribo continuously makes us feel and treats us like family. The organization is focused on our well being, quality of life , celebrates all personal and milestone events.
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