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(Crain's) The sight of CEO Tom Walters eating lunch side-by-side with the head dishwasher is not an uncommon one at Tasty Catering. Watch the Video
An exchange program allows employees to shadow a colleague in another country, then host someone in turn. Watch the Video
Employees rave about NetApp's culture and emphasis on teamwork. Full Article
The software giant matches employees' charitable donations up to $12,000. Full Article
By: Sandra A. Swanson“I don't know how you run a major company without flexibility. People absolutely love you for it,” CEO Paul Purcell says. Full Article
By: Kevin McKeoughIn the middle of the company's open floor plan, creative, sales and production personnel are seated next to each other. Full Article
By: Sandra A. SwansonAfter Chubb's book club read "Devil in the White City," the group heard from a Chicago Architecture Foundation rep. Full Article
It's probably easy to be enthusiastic about working for a company that has a summer camp-themed office complete with a treehouse. Still, Red Frog doesn't leave its culture to chance. Watch the Video
By: Kevin McKeoughUnused portions of guestroom soaps, shampoos and other toiletries are donated to the Pacific Garden Mission. Full Article
By: Sandra A. SwansonSays Managing Partner John McTigue: “One of the key retention tools we have is caring enough to ask people how they're doing.” Full Article
By: Kevin McKeoughTriune gives pedometers to employees and offers incentives to get people walking, recently pledging a penny per step. Full Article
“We want people to . . . give us their best 40 hours and go have a fulfilling life,” Bob Knott says. “People don't get burned out here.” Full Article
By: Sachiko YoshitsuguThe iconic Chicago company's newly renovated factory building.incorporates an outdoor space nicknamed the “Play Lab.” Full Article
Scheduling flexibility is enhanced by four to five weeks of paid vacation for everyone, with the option to purchase two additional weeks. Full Article
“Work hard, play hard, and do both better than anyone.” That's the motto at Optimus. Full Article
“Like a big family” is a recurring theme in employee assessments of LeasePlan's culture. “They truly care about the people,” says one. Full Article
By: Sandra A. SwansonOne employee praised “management's genuine concern for personal advancement.” That includes employees just starting out. Full Article
By: Sandra A. SwansonThe firm's "culture of care and teach” sounds like a cheesy ad tagline, but Baker Tilly bolsters those words with actions. Full Article
By: Sandra A. SwansonThe last week of February, the office has Turn Out the Lights weekend, kicked off by a group bowling event at Lucky Strike. Full Article
These firms scored high on our survey but didn't crack the top 20. Full Article
Even the best intentions can backfire when it comes to lifting employee morale in a strained economy. Even yoga and backrubs aren't enough. Slideshow
The who, what, how and such. Full Article
Was it sloppy bookkeeping in the Chicago back office, or did top management order the misuse of funds in hopes of keeping the firm afloat long enough to sell it?
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