Top Most Loved Workplaces® in Chicago 2024
A Most Loved Workplace® understands that a truly exceptional work experience goes far beyond the job description. It’s about cultivating an environment that resonates with every employee, fostering engagement and growth.
We’re excited to introduce the newest list in the Most Loved® franchise – the 2024 Most Loved Workplaces in Chicago®.
This list recognizes outstanding organizations – companies in Chicago that consistently deliver remarkable employee experiences. We celebrate their dedication to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and truly thrive.
These workplaces have earned the Most Loved Workplaces® distinction because their success is rooted in creating memorable experiences for their teams. This group represents various industries and company sizes, from startups to established corporations. Despite their differences, they all share a common mission: fostering a work environment where employees feel celebrated and empowered to reach their full potential.
As the leader in employee experience development and analysis, Best Practice Institute meticulously curated this Most Loved Workplaces® list using our proprietary sentiment and emotion analysis algorithm and machine learning tool, leveraging data collected from the Love of Work Index® administered to participating Chicago companies.
We honor the leaders, managers, and staff who are creating these exceptional work environments and shaping the future of employment in Chicago. Most Loved Workplaces® are not only setting the standard for overall workplace excellence but also raising the bar for companies everywhere.
Join us in applauding these pioneers who demonstrate the power of a truly exceptional workplace culture as a cornerstone of success for organizations in Chicago.
Louis Carter
CEO & Founder
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| Stars | Company name | City |
|---|---|---|
| IDEAL Industries, Inc | Sycamore | |
| Zebra Technologies | Lincolnshire | |
| Donnelley Financial Solutions, | Chicago | |
| Sourcebooks | Naperville | |
| Upfront Healthcare | Chicago | |
| Superhost Hospitality | Naperville | |
| Clune Construction | Chicago | |
| WellBe Senior Medical | Chicago | |
| KraftHeinz | Chicago | |
| Ace Hardware | Oak Brook | |
| Ryan Specialty | Chicago | |
| Radio Flyer | Chicago | |
| Home Run Inn | Woodridge |
Research Methodology:
In today’s evolving business landscape, creating a workplace that empowers and supports women is no longer optional, it’s a strategic imperative. Companies fostering gender equality and championing the advancement of women are not just responding to social shifts, they’re unlocking a powerful engine for innovation and success. Our research consistently demonstrates that organizations prioritizing women’s leadership and well-being experience a significant boost in employee engagement, retention, and overall performance.
Here’s a breakdown of our meticulous research process to identify the Most Loved Workplaces® for Women:
Evaluation Process:
Step 1: Capturing Employee Voice and Sentiment
- Love of Workplace Index® and Direct Industry Feedback: We analyze employee comments from participating companies using our Love of Workplace Index® tool. This, combined with our proprietary machine learning tool, measures the emotional sentiment of employees specifically regarding their perception of the company’s practices and values towards women.
Step 2: Employee Insights Survey
- We conduct a comprehensive survey among employees at these organizations to gauge their experiences and overall perception of their employers, with a particular focus on women’s experiences. This phase leverages over 500,000 data points from current employees, including demographics. We use this data to tailor our analysis and ensure it reflects the perspectives of women at various levels within the company.
Step 3: Deep Dive into Public Perception and Gender Equality Focus
- We conduct an in-depth review of publicly available information, including social media insights and public perception, analyzing everything through our proprietary sentiment and emotion analysis tool. This allows us to understand how women perceive the company’s commitment to gender equality and its efforts to support women’s professional growth.
Step 4: Media Validation
- We review published and validated news articles within the past 18 months regarding all analyzed companies. This step helps identify any potential legal or ethical issues related to gender equity or workplace experiences for women.
Step 5: Validation and Scoring
- Utilizing our proprietary workplace sentiment and emotion analysis tool, we calculate a unique “Women’s Focus” rating for each company. The top-scoring companies are then recognized on the Most Loved Workplaces® for Women list.
