Deadline for Top Workplaces nominations extended to June 16The Chicago Tribune has extended to June 16 the deadline for nominations for our 14th annual Top Workplaces special report May 08, 2023
Nominate your organization for the Chicago Tribune’s 2023 Top WorkplacesThe Chicago Tribune is seeking nominations for our 14th annual Top Workplaces special report March 27, 2023
Top Workplaces 2022: See the full list and read about the companiesOur annual Top Workplaces report spotlights what companies are doing to recruit and retain the best employees while also cultivating loyalty. Explore the full list of Chicago-area winners. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: Insurance consultant Captive Resources encourages open, transparent cultureCaptive Resources is ranked No. 1 among mid-size employers on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: How the winners were selectedEnergage, a workplace survey and improvement specialist, conducted a survey of nominated Chicago-area employers with at least 100 employees. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, workplace culture starts at the topBerkshire Hathaway is ranked No. 1 among large employers on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: Famous for its pizza, employees say family values and teamwork are what really sets Lou Malnati’s apartThe family-owned company ranks 19th among large companies on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: Employee loyalty is on the decline, particularly in Chicago. Here’s how some companies are fighting back.Employee loyalty at companies in Illinois and across the country worsened over the past year. Employers have reason to worry and need to be laser-focused on fixing the costly problem, experts say. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: At Magid Glove and Safety, an intentional approach to workplace culture attracts top talentManufacturer of personal protective equipment Magid Glove and Safety ranks 47th among mid-size companies on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 04, 2022
Top Workplaces 2022: At DVL Express, a well-maintained fleet and opportunities for employee advancement are key to successDVL Express is ranked No. 1 among small employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 04, 2022
Deadline extended for Top Workplaces nominationsThe Chicago Tribune has extended to June 17 the deadline for nominations for our 13th annual Top Workplaces special report. April 29, 2022
Nominate your organization for the Chicago Tribune’s 2022 Top WorkplacesThe Chicago Tribune is seeking nominations for our 13th annual Top Workplaces special report. March 28, 2022
Hanging on to employees is tougher than ever. Here’s how Chicago-area companies are navigating the Great Resignation.Record numbers of workers are quitting, and experts say it's in employers' best interest to bolster retention efforts. November 05, 2021
At fast-growing CoinFlip, preserving workplace culture is keyFast-growing CoinFlip ranks 58th among small companies on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by the consultancy Energage. November 05, 2021
From Rubik’s Cube contests to recognition awards Rivers Casino emphasizes team bondingRivers Casino is ranked No. 6 among large employers in the Chicago Tribune’s 2021 list of Top Workplaces November 05, 2021
Culture of collaboration and innovation drives success at john greene RealtorJohn greene Realtor is ranked No. 1 among small employers on the Chicago Tribune’s 2021 list of Top Workplaces. November 05, 2021
At Meta, formerly known as Facebook, team-building, community engagement continues despite remote work, pandemic limitsFacebook Chicago is the top-ranked mid-size employer on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 05, 2021
At Compass, the rapidly growing real estate and technology firm, the focus is on flexibility and listening to staffCompass, a real estate and technology firm, earned the No. 1 ranking among large employers on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces. November 05, 2021
How winners were selectedEnergage, a workplace survey and improvement specialist, conducted a survey of nominated Chicago-area employers with at least 100 employees. November 05, 2021
Top Workplaces 2021: Explore the full list of Chicago-area winnersThese are the best small, midsize and large Chicagoland workplaces, according to rankings released by Energage on behalf of the Chicago Tribune. November 05, 2021
Friday is the last day to nominate your organization for the Chicago Tribune’s 2021 Top WorkplacesThe Chicago Tribune is seeking nominations for our 12th annual Top Workplaces special report, in which we explore how organizations create and sustain a positive and productive culture. June 14, 2021
Deadline extended for nominations to Chicago Tribune’s 2021 Top Workplaces The Chicago Tribune has extended to June 18 the deadline for nominations for our 12th annual Top Workplaces special report, in which we explore how organizations create and sustain a positive and productive culture. May 07, 2021
Watch Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2020 virtual celebrationWatch Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2020 virtual celebration. November 03, 2020
Top Workplaces 2020: Explore the full list of Chicago-area winnersSalesforce, Assurance and the Cooperative Association for Special Education took the top spots for large, midsize and small Chicagoland workplaces, respectively, according to rankings released by Energage on behalf of the Chicago Tribune. For the past 11 years, Energage, formerly Workplace Dynamics, has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership. November 02, 2020
Ace Hardware’s concern for employees starts at the topAce Hardware Corp. is ranked No. 4 among large employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by the consultancy Energage in Exton, Pennsylvania. October 30, 2020
Flexibility, employee engagement key to Assurance’s appealAssurance is ranked No. 1 among midsize employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by the consultancy Energage in Exton, Pennsylvania. October 30, 2020
From Zoom office hours to drive-thru celebrations, CASE focuses on communication amid pandemic education challengesThe Cooperative Association for Special Education is ranked No. 1 among small employers on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by the consultancy Energage in Exton, Pennsylvania. October 30, 2020
Top Workplaces faced a new set of challenges this year. Here’s how winners were selected.The coronavirus pandemic has created harsh conditions for companies and their workers — reduced budgets, layoffs, pay cuts, sick employees and the isolation that can come with working from home. In addition, at many organizations, the Black Lives Matter movement has put new focus on diversity efforts. October 30, 2020
Confronting 2020′s workplace challenges takes creativity, compassion, courageFaced with the reality that this work-from-home experiment could last indefinitely, Chicago's Top Workplaces are adopting new strategies and re-imagining how work gets done. They also are reflecting on their values and culture and the practices that promote that culture. October 30, 2020
Deadline is Friday to nominate your company as a Top WorkplaceThe Chicago Tribune is seeking nominations for our annual Top Workplaces special report. Nominations, due June 19, are open to all employers, including nonprofits. June 17, 2020