Baird & Warner: Collegiality helps agents, staff build business and careers
Real estate brokerage Baird & Warner is a Top Workplaces winner in the large employer category.
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MB Financial banks on its corporate culture
MB Financial ranks No. 24 among large employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by Exton, Pa.-based consultancy Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics. The bank, which had assets of $20 billion as of June 30, employs about 2,300 people in the Chicago area and 3,600 nationwide.
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Chicago Cubs: A winning workplace off the field too
The roster of employees behind the team is filled with team players. The Chicago Cubs is No. 37 among midsize employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by Exton, Pa.-based consultancy Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Top Workplaces 2017: Search Chicago-area companies
Baird & Warner, Impact Networking and Holiday Inn River North have taken the top spots for large, midsize and small Chicagoland workplaces, respectively, according to rankings released by WorkplaceDynamics on behalf of the Chicago Tribune.
The Cubs were picked as one of the top workplaces for midsize businesses, and the new office building at the corner of Clark and Waveland contributes to worker satisfaction.
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Power Construction: Building up teamwork
Power Construction ranks No. 14 among midsized employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by Exton, Pa.-based consultancy Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics. Company perks include a summer-hours program to allow employees more opportunities to enjoy the weather, flexible spending accounts, discounts to an on-site gym and other extras. (Kristan Lieb / For the Chicago Tribune)
Mount Prospect Public Library strives for community impact
Top workplaces: Mount Prospect Public Library ranks No. 28 among small employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
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Rivers Casino employees ride excitement of the games
Rivers Casino is one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces of 2017. Rivers employees say it is fun place to work and say there are good opportunities to advance. Rivers is the biggest moneymaker of the 10 state casinos, with $428.4 million in pretax revenues last year, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
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Mount Prospect Library
Mount Prospect Public Library is one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces of 2017. Librarians help people find out the things they need to live day-to-day and provide personal service. There is an emphasis on staff development and training. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)
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At Baird & Warner, agents get support, flexibility
Family-owned Baird & Warner is one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces of 2017. Baird & Warner is one of the city’s oldest companies, dating to the years before the Civil War. Agents say they enjoy the job flexiblity they receive as well as the support and training that is available. (Lou Foglia / Chicago Tribune)
Rivers Casino employees ride excitement of the games
Top workplaces: Rivers Casino ranked No. 15 among large employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
Job opportunities boost stays at Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Top workplaces: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza ranked No. 1 among small employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
Power Construction projects help build employee culture
Top workplaces: Power Construction ranks No. 14 among midsized employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
Chicago Cubs provide winning workplace off the field
Top workplaces: Chicago Cubs is No. 37 among midsize employers in the Chicago Tribune's ranking.
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Webster Dental Care also cares for staff smiles
Webster Dental Care ranks No. 7 among small employers in the Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces, as measured by Exton, Pa.-based consultancy Energage, formerly WorkplaceDynamics. Employees at Webster laud the company for its holiday parties, lunch and learn seminars, summer get-togethers and other outings. They also appreciate the opportunities to grow within the practice. (Alyssa Pointer / Chicago Tribune)
Impact Networking ranked No. 1 among midsized employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
Webster Dental concerned with employee smiles too
Top Workplaces: Webster Dental ranks No. 7 among small employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
Rivers Casino, Illinois’ newest casino, has thrived from the start, benefiting from its location near O’Hare International Airport. It’s the biggest moneymaker of the state's 10 casinos, with $428.4 million in pretax revenues last year, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. It's ranked No. 15 among large employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
Impact Networking: Fun events fuel corporate and personal growth
Top workplaces winner: Impact Networking ranked No. 1 among midsized employers.
From 'Ask Mitch' to volunteering, MB Financial banks on its corporate culture
Top workplaces: MB Financial ranks No. 24 among large employers in the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.