FONA International

Winning workplaces in Chicagoland earned high marks from employees when it comes to leadership.

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Employees say: 
 
“Absolutely! It is a great place to work because FONA challenges people daily to do their best and achieve terrific goals. Our departments work together, and nobody says 'that's not my job.' We all work hard to get things done for our customers quickly and the best we can. We also work well together to problem-solve. Also, everyone feels like they are part of a family and that there is a net holding us together. There is a certain energy that we have, knowing we can do great things! High-tech, high-touch, attention to details, communications, IT, regulatory, flavor creation, production, PS&amp;Q, ELT, purchasing, IP, HR, [ayroll, accounting—everyone has common respect for each other and willingness to help each other.” 
 
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Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Chicago

See which workplaces made this year's list.

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Employees say: 
 
“At FONA, I feel like I am part of one big family. I have a great relationship with my co-workers and my manager. I look forward to working with them on a day-to-day basis. My role within this company is engaging and rewarding. I am very thankful to have a career with this company and a manager who is completely transparent.”

Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production

Companies on this year's list—which span the electrical, automotive, and medical device industries—invest in and trust their employees.

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Employees say: 
 
“The owner is very family-oriented and wants to constantly express how important we are to him, to the company, and to our own families.”

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Employees say: 
 
“The culture is one of collaboration and inclusion. Everyone here has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized for that contribution no matter the role. While I have worked at FONA a long time, I continue to learn every day. That is a blessing.”

For 2019, Fortune research partner Great Place to Work has ranked small and medium manufacturing and production companies in a list of their own.

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Employees say:  
 
"The company values personal growth and supports continuing education. There is transparency regarding company practices and financials and overall the culture fosters a sense of community and provides a unique working environment." 
 
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These are the best workplaces in the U.S. that employ between 100 and 999 people.

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Employees say: 
“FONA is the most inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented company that I could ever ask for. Employees take great care of each other and our customers. It is a wonderful place to call my ‘work home.’”

Best Medium Workplaces

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"The company values personal growth and supports continuing education. There is transparency regarding company practices and financials and overall the culture fosters a sense of community and provides a unique working environment." 
 
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We surveyed tens of thousands of young employees to create this list of millennials’ favorite workplaces.

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"Few places have a CEO who walks right up to new people, introduces himself, gets to know them, and then takes them around the business introducing them to others based on their history and interests. We have that CEO!" 
 
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"I came into this company from a completely different field of work. They took me in with open arms and trained me an make me feel very at home. This company has over 250 employees and never once have I ever felt out of place. From corporate level all the way down the line everyone is treated the same. So refreshing working in such an amazing place. I have found my forever home." 
 
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100 Best Large Workplaces for Millennials

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"Employees have the ability to make their role their own. They are the CEO of their role. As long as one adheres to our values, they can create their own path and destiny." 
 
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"Our CEO, Joe Slawek closes every employee meeting by telling us that he’s grateful for us and indebted to each and every one of us. Seriously, the CEO is thanking the interns. It’s truly a special place to work." 
 
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Fortune’s annual list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women highlights companies with generous benefits, flexible schedules, and an emphasis on balancing work and life. 

Employees say: "In my career, I have made a variety of proposals for new programs, business models, etc. If the idea is well-thought-out and presented with completed staff work, FONA gives a yes. I get full executive support to make things happen. I always come into work thinking that anything is possible, and that I am only limited by my own effort and ingenuity." 
 
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"Our work environment is relaxed and friendly. Management is incredibly approachable and open to hearing what you have to say. We are deeply appreciative of the culture Joe Slawek has created. He goes above and beyond to make every employee feel like they are valued; from the cleaning crew to upper management, everyone is made to feel special. We are all motivated to be better people and give to others." Read the .

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