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.

Top Workplaces 2022: How the winners were selected

By Kim Quillen

November 4, 2022 at 6:04 a.m.

It's no secret that employee loyalty is on the decline. It has been for some...

Employees of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago listen to John Lawrence, a vice president in Berkshire's Oak Park office, while working a community shred event at First Presbyterian Church in River Forest on Sept. 17, 2022.

Top Workplaces 2022: At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, workplace culture starts at the top

By Francine Knowles

November 4, 2022 at 7:14 a.m.

For Christmas, Diane Glass, CEO of residential real estate brokerage company Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,...

Deadline extended for Top Workplaces nominations

By Kim Quillen

April 29, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

The baiduhai has extended to June 17 the deadline for nominations for our 13th...

Nominate your organization for the baiduhai’s 2022 Top Workplaces

By Kim Quillen

May 31, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.

The baiduhai is seeking nominations for our 13th annual Top Workplaces special report, in...

Dr. Cindy Whittaker, right, superintendent of Fairview School District 72, credits her organization's mentoring program in part with helping it attract and retain top employees.

Hanging on to employees is tougher than ever. Here’s how Chicago-area companies are navigating the Great Resignation.

By Francine Knowles

November 5, 2021 at 4:10 p.m.

Millions of workers have just plain had it. Propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, they've examined...

Caroline O'Connell, senior social media coordinator, stands in the CoinFlip warehouse on Aug. 30, 2021, in Chicago.

At fast-growing CoinFlip, preserving workplace culture is key

By Suzanne Cosgrove

November 5, 2021 at 6:35 a.m.

A largely 20-something crowd is running fast-growing cryptocurrency ATM company CoinFlip, and they are on...

Michelle Solaria, from Elk Grove putts as, from left, Robert Watson, of Palatine, Andy Haugh, of Kenosha, and Marty Sovich, of Chicago, watch during a golf outing for Rivers Casino employees at the Indian Boundary Golf Course on Aug. 30, 2021.

From Rubik’s Cube contests to recognition awards Rivers Casino emphasizes team bonding

By Brenda Richardson

October 8, 2022 at 10:04 a.m.

For employees at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, working in an environment that's bustling with...

CEO Tim Greene, center, talks with guests as john greene Realtor staff and friends enjoy a backyard concert Sept. 1, 2021, in Naperville.

Culture of collaboration and innovation drives success at john greene Realtor

By Brenda Richardson

November 5, 2021 at 6:32 a.m.

When Amie Crouse took a pre-license class in 2015 at john greene Realtor in Naperville,...

A themed backdrop for photos at Facebook Chicago offices, Sept. 14, 2021, in the Loop.

At Meta, formerly known as Facebook, team-building, community engagement continues despite remote work, pandemic limits

By Suzanne Cosgrove

November 5, 2021 at 6:27 a.m.

Ask Facebook Chicago staffers about why they like their job and they will tick off...

Melia Lamb, of Chicago, works in the Compass Lincoln Park office on Sept. 9, 2021.

At Compass, the rapidly growing real estate and technology firm, the focus is on flexibility and listening to staff

By Francine Knowles

November 5, 2021 at 6:23 a.m.

When Grace Rasulo decided to become part of the staff at technology and real estate...