Chicago's Top Workplaces

Top Workplaces 2025: Explore the full list of Chicago-area winners

By Kori Rumore

November 7, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

Fairway Home Mortgage, American Litho, Inc. and City Staffing took the top spots for large,...

Senior recruiter Desiree Loebach, from Chicago, works at Flexera, Sept. 30, 2025, in Itasca. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Companies have found employees can be just as productive when working remotely. And they’re happier too.

By Francine Knowles

November 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Employers are perfecting their flexible work arrangements. They’re making in-person time strategic and ensuring new...

Abt builder sales specialist Aimee Nielsen helps Shari and Mark Fine, of Highland Park, with kitchen appliances on Sept. 4, 2025, in Glenview. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Top Workplaces 2025: At Abt Electronics, an old-school approach means taking care of customers

By Katherine Weaver

November 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Abt Electronics ranks No. 11 among large employers on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.

Flexco's operations in Downers Grove are seen Oct. 5, 2016. The company, which makes fasteners and other parts for conveyor belt systems, has a second local plant in Bolingbrook as well as plants in Michigan and overseas.

Flexco: ‘We are spoiled rotten’

By Judith Crown

May 9, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

Bobby Johnson knew he worked for the company he would retire from when his son...

Marissa Downs, associate and co-chair of the Associates Committee at Much ShelistSeptember 29, 2016.

Small law firm Much Shelist promotes a collaborative vibe

By Judith Crown

May 9, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

Almost five years ago, Much Shelist associate Marissa Downs saw an opportunity in an old...

Karrie Wright, strategic initiatives manager for Zoro Canada with the Happy Anniversary Fox on her desk in the office of Zoro, October 6, 2016.

Zoro works hard to preserve its startup culture

By Corilyn Shropshire

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

It's not everywhere the boss gives away meat at the weekly staff meeting. But at...

Bart McGuinn, human resources director at Abt Electronics, sits in a massage chair on Oct. 10, 2016, in the Abt Electronics warehouse in Glenview. Abt delivery drivers have access to the chairs, as well as a fridge and freezer stocked with treats.

Abt strives to keep friendly employees

By Cheryl V. Jackson

May 9, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

Three years ago, Sarah Weinstein toured Abt Electronics in hopes of working at the Glenview...

Employees work at their desks in large open workspaces Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at the offices of West Monroe Partners in Chicago.

Perks and programs support West Monroe Partners’ culture

By Judith Crown

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

It's not easy to build community at consulting firms, where many employees live the "road...

As the job market improves, employers may find it is more important than ever to focus on holding on to talented employees. Thanking workers for doing a good job is a simple but effective form of boosting retention, experts say.

A survey: What Chicago-area employees think about their companies

By baiduhai

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

To answer the question of what makes a good workplace, the baiduhai went to...

Warehouse worker Jose Hernandez loads Tastes of Chicago gift boxes Oct. 4, 2016, at Lou Malnati's main office in Northbrook. The Lou Malnati's Presents Tastes of Chicago program ships pizzas, as well as Eli's Cheesecake, Portillo's and Nuts on Clark products.

Internal promotion is a key ingredient at Lou Malnati’s

By Cheryl V. Jackson

May 9, 2019 at 2:50 p.m.

Those hungry for career advancement might do well to look for a job at Lou...

Employee input on benefits boosts Discover Financial’s retention effort

By Cheryl V. Jackson

May 9, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

For Eduardo Carlos, there's plenty to appreciate, working at Discover Financial Services, the Riverwoods-based credit...

Account Executive Justin Maack, who joined Assurance Agency after his father recommended the company to him, is seen Sept. 29, 2016, at Assurance's Schaumburg offices. The insurance brokerage ranked No. 1 among midsize companies in the baiduhai's list of Top Workplaces, as measured by WorkplaceDynamics.

Assurance Agency’s spirit keeps growing staff motivated

By Judith Crown

May 9, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

When Justin Maack started as an account executive at insurance brokerage Assurance, he took full...

As the job market improves, employers may find it is more important than ever to focus on holding on to talented employees. Offering appreciative feedback and avenues for advancement are two perk-free tactics.

Top Workplaces — and all workplaces — must focus on retention

By Rex W. Huppke

May 9, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

The good news for workers, even those at Chicago's top-rated workplaces, is the job market...