Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Chicago

To determine the Best Workplaces in Chicago in 2024, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm Great Place to Work to analyze survey feedback representing nearly 50,000 U.S. employees. (For large companies, also see: The 15 Best Large Workplaces in Chicago.)

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The Top Ten

Marsh McLennan Agency, Midwest Region

NEW

Financial Services & Insurance

Employees say: "Co-workers are willing to go above and beyond to help each other out until the problem is resolved, our schedule is very flexible, management trusts us with our responsibilities without having to micromanage our day to day and they are also very supportive of our growth and are always offering resources for us to improve our knowledge."

Bold Insight

NEW

Professional Services

Employees say:"So many things! I feel supported, encouraged, respected, and appreciated. This company really goes out of their way to make sure we all feel special and connected to the business and our future. I am constantly being encouraged to grow and develop further in the business. This is my professional unicorn!"

Basis Technologies

-2 spotsPrev. #1

Advertising & Marketing

Employees say: "The amount of attention that is paid to the employees and their well-being is astounding. This shows up in the benefits and perks that are provided, decisions related to the business and the potential impact on employees, and the efforts to help employees in professional and personal development."

Fingerprint

+4 spotsPrev. #8

Information Technology

Employees say: "The founders are always accessible and welcome input from everyone. There are fun activities to participate even though we are remote and everyone is encouraged to take bold bets, it is okay to fail, learn and grow."

Sprout Social

-3 spotsPrev. #2

Information Technology

Employees say: "Sprout's executive team is both incredibly smart, and incredibly approachable. They welcome input and collaboration, are humble and real, and show up as their authentic selves. This sets the tone for the entire organization, and is arguably one of the best reasons to work at Sprout."

Iron Galaxy Studios

+20 spotsPrev. #26

Entertainment

Employees say: "Everyone cheers on your career development and growth, and is more than happy to share knowledge. There are even specific knowledge sharing meetings like the programmer discussions every two weeks dissecting industry relevant videos about specific topics like tools development, or how text is encoded. It's super fascinating and is always good useful knowledge. It also generates interesting discussions which reveals even more knowledge."

Liventus

+5 spotsPrev. #12

Information Technology

Employees say: "Great flexibility and management team is really steering the company to the right direction to grow."

MPAC Healthcare

+8 spotsPrev. #16

Health Care

Employees say: "MPAC really does value the employee voice. The best thing about this company is its ability to actively solicit change. It's not always easy to hear where things need improvement, but MPAC has made that an imperative action in bettering the employee experience. We need to hear where areas needed to become better in order to make this a great place to work. MPAC takes these issues and finds solutions, enabling employees to feel heard and valued."

Energy Diagnostics

+10 spotsPrev. #19

Professional Services

Employees say: "This company has become more than a workplace for me. It has become my second home, where I see my second family every day. When I come to work, I feel safe, valued, and welcomed. We have wonderful teamwork and I always feel that my coworkers have my back. The fact that this company values who you are as a person, even outside of work, is wonderful. To not have to stress about what happens if my child gets sick, is priceless. To a parent, there is no greater reward than to have a company that understands and lets you be a mom/dad, while also being an employee. There is literally nothing more important and appreciated."

Zoro

-7 spotsPrev. #3

Retail

Employees say: "This is the first place I've ever worked where management and executive leadership are so transparent. They are always communicating with us about the company, the successes, the losses, whatever it is. They are open and honest and respond to questions quickly if I ever want more info. Every single day they are celebrating milestones, successes, and achievements of the people in this company. And every day, employees are celebrating each other. They are encouraging, kind, open, willing to listen and hear new ideas. It really is a great place to work!"