100 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN Chicago 2019

"The best part of our company culture is our Work Online Wednesdays, it gives me a better understanding of the experiences many clients and freelancers have using Upwork to grow their business. It's also important to me that Upwork values championing the future of work by empowering its employees to work flexibly each week."

"I come to work each day knowing I will smile, solve problems and provide award-winning technology & service to customers who need our help. After being here for 8 years, I am challenged and motivated each day by the people who work around me."

"After being here for less than a year, I've already had the opportunity to help design, build, and release a brand new product. The level of ownership and responsibility we are given is something that I really enjoy about Braviant. "

""I'm continually impressed by how much ‘user experience’ has become rooted in the organization’s philosophy. Everyone is invested in creating a product centered on a world-class user experience.""

"It’s incredibly rewarding to hear unprompted customer feedback on how features I’ve released are being used and making a difference. I work with passionate people looking to transform an industry and I get to contribute to our customer's success."

""There are very few layers of management and all of the C-suite executives have an open-door policy. New ideas and innovation are also taken very seriously — you don’t ever experience red tape or bureaucracy.""

"Team Holiday Event: Specialty donuts and all hands strategy meeting (Define success in 2018); Quartino's for lunch and drinks (its 5 o'clock somewhere); Art Heist @ The Escape Room (we made it out!)."

"I feel lucky to work with so many talented and kind individuals. I have been fortunate to grow my career and skill set with the mentorship and help of my coworkers."

" Relativity is a place where people really care: they care about the work we're doing, about each other, and about making our communities better places to live and work."

"Punchkick is the first place I’ve worked where I can bring my true and whole self to work every day and I know that every Punchkicker will be doing the same."

"“PEAK6 gives engineers the opportunity to learn and grow by asking them to tackle hard problems, explore creative solutions, and take ownership of the results.”"

"My career with DFS allows me to work daily with emerging, innovative technologies, and provides ample opportunities to grow my career technically and professionally
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"Uptake has an open office layout, and as a leader, I do not personally believe in having a closed office. I sit at a desk in an open working area along with the rest of my team. I love it when people stop by with questions."

"I joined Sittercity because it has a mission that I believe in. It’s not just about the bottom line, but about improving people’s lives and society as a whole. I’m proud and excited that each day my work impacts the lives of families and sitters!"

"Camelot is the convergence of technology and gaming. The atmosphere is unique and lively. Love the people we have on the team so far. Looking for more to build out this fun and dynamic start up"

"We're creating things that the tech community hasn't seen yet. CCC as a company doesn't wait for the world to change for us to evolve. We're the first to market. We're doing research for tomorrow and for the future"

"The structured Baseline curriculum — which is a month of programming assignments in different languages and a curated list of required reading — is one of the unique ways that Enova invests in making you a better programmer. "

"I’ve been building something entirely new for All Campus, and they put me in the driver’s seat from day one. The amount of freedom I’ve had is rare in software development. "

"I come to work every day expecting to solve problems and laugh heartily. I have yet to be disappointed."

"There's a spirit of innovation and reinvention here that cuts across all departments and initiatives. The fact that it's all focused on music and musicians makes this an absolutely ideal workplace."

" We have a debate at work: "Is a hotdog a sandwich?". This debate sums up the Jellyvision environment. Debates are engaging, challenging, and rewarding, three of the same adjectives that I'd use to describe our vibe. There's an infectious energy."

"It’s fun to work with passionate people who value your input and support your development. It’s also rewarding to see a final candidate get hired and succeed in their role. Their success motivates the TA team and helps us grow the FTD brand. "

""Whether you're teaming up on a project with a developer, underwriter, or support agent, you're bound to learn something new. It makes you want to bring your best work every day." "

"What I appreciate the most is the solution-focused attitude. Projects inherently have risk and problems will happen. When they do, there is no energy wasted on assigning blame. Everyone involved, from president to engineer, asks 'how can we solve this?' and 'how can we learn from it?' We solve it and move forward as a whole."

"I'm biased, it's my job to hire candidates, but I truly believe that our wonderful colleagues are one of Signal's strongest assets. Each person is unique, which I love as it brings varying perspectives on the challenges we face. Everyone is fun, too!"

"As a college intern, I attended Yello's annual conference and was able to see first-hand the impact Yello’s technologies have on some of the world’s biggest companies. That’s what drew me in, and five years later, I still enjoy making a difference."

"At Adage I'm surrounded by people who are not only smart, but dedicated and passionate about what they do. Everyone here is actively trying to do their best work and help one another to do the same."

"I love the energy, I love the addiction to learning, I love how people appreciate one another and want them to succeed. "

""This is a growing company with an energetic workforce, and a fun and fast-paced environment. There is great opportunity to move up quickly in the organization if you are a 'rock star' and work hard.""

"PHMG does a great job of creating an atmosphere that is conducive for success. It’s a job where I truly enjoy coming to every day."

"Dynamic and progressive start up with inspiring work culture. Provides great exposure to latest technologies, trusts all team members with responsibilities, and provides platform to learn and bring new ideas and thoughts at all levels. "

"I’m proud to be Working toward One Goal at Envoy – to Make the Visa Application Process easier for individuals and Employers. Envoy provides a challenging, fast-paced work environment where the Executive team is supportive and strategic in planning "

"It is a joy to come to work every day at Outcome Health because of our culture: transparent management guided by cheerful Midwestern values."

"I enjoy working at Groupon because you're rewarded and acknowledged based on the hard work you put in, and not on arbitrary tasks. This helps me focus on things that will positively impact my career progression such as honing my sales skills, buildin"

"I love being surrounded by forward thinking individuals who are passionate and dedicated. They inspire me to be better, challenge me to think outside the box and value my efforts. "

"“I chose to work with VelocityEHS because right away I was given a clear career path that I could see myself working toward in the years to come.”
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"I had the opportunity to become a team lead after six months with Enfusion, and the trust reflected in that opportunity motivates me to continue contributing to the team and the company."

"The best part about working at Tempus is seeing your work impact patients in real time (and working with great people!)"

"What excites me about Pareto is that I get to work with some of the best talent to build and evolve an innovative data and analytics platform that solves some of the most complex healthcare issues in the industry."

"I came to DRW straight out of college with no background in finance. Since then, I’ve been learning nonstop."

"“What makes me stay at Hireology is definitely the fact that I’m in control of my own destiny. There are a lot of growth opportunities here. Every day, I get a lot done; I feel like I’m accomplishing something and working towards both personal and co"

"Sertifi has a fantastic work environment, especially if you are looking to learn a lot. With ambitious company goals, I get to work on really cool projects and collaborate across teams."

"The engagement and intellectual curiosity are off the charts at Trunk Club. We get to creatively problem solve and contribute to our rapid growth story every day - and we have tons of fun while doing it."

"Rewards and recognition awards are given to individuals and teams who make outstanding contributions above and beyond the expectations of their roles. Also, practitioners are "spotlighted". This could be a weekly showcasing of how a team won a new pursuit or demonstrating a new solution or product. This is a great way to build your network!"

"CSG is smart people tackling challenging business problems through the latest technology and an entrepreneurial spirit. Ascendon presents the opportunity to blend the knowledge CSG has earned through years of operational excellence with large global "

"We are driven and work hard, because we are growing like crazy! We are in this together because we want to be, not because we have to. On the flip side, I've never missed one of my kid's ball games, concerts, parent-teacher conferences, and when I take a vacation, I'm actually allowed to take it (of course, I'm available if you need me, team)! :-)"

"Being a part of the Chicago development office from the ground up is like working at a startup funded by a large successful company. Every day is a chance to make the office a great place to work and improve the work lives of our customers."

"I get to work with the most passionate, talented and dedicated people I've ever met. We get stuff done and we do it with innovation and continuous improvement."

"I wake up every morning eager to get to the office to see my colleagues, tackle the day's challenges and guide the team to success. At Ansarada, we are building a culture that breeds excellence and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!"

"Having the ability to educate our immigrant families on our new solution in the market was and continues to be, not only rewarding professionally but personally as well. "

"Echo is a great place to not only expand your skills set but also grow within an established, good company. Working in the logistics industry is one of the best industries you can work in in the world right now."

""Brads Deals was built on an entrepreneurial spirit. When people ask me why I love my job so much, my only answer is that it's like working with my family. Every employee is valued. Every idea is important and that is paramount to our success. It is in an incredibly rewarding company to be a part of!""

"Vibes is great for it’s team attitude. Everyone is always willing to pull up a seat and add value to collective goal. "

"Smokeball is a wonderful place to work and grow. It not only fosters collaboration and comradery among colleagues, but it also strives to and succeeds in delivering top-notch customer service."

"I get excited about large projects where I get to own an account and help them optimize their supply chain! "

"Collaboration between departments at Shiftgig is huge. In my role, there are always problems to be solved and I often need help from other departments. From payroll to product to sales, I've never encountered resistance when asking for help."

"Working at Vivid Seats is working at the crest of the wave. It’s a place where working hard and working smart are recognized, and you can set your own ceiling as an employee. It feels good to play for a winning team.
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"The team here is fantastic -- I have so many talented and ambitious colleagues, but rather than being cut-throat, it’s an extremely cooperative atmosphere."

"I like to describe the development atmosphere at Slalom as a bunch of smart people that just want to build great software! "

""The great thing about SMS is that if you are interested in a certain project, you can literally just take the initiative and jump in. If you really run with it, it won't go unrecognized"

"Arity’s culture is unbeatable. After years of working in a typical corporate environment, I moved to Arity and immediately fell in love with the collaborative nature. My work is valued, I have autonomy, and I am on one team working towards one goal."

"I can honestly say that my career was made at Snapsheet. I started as a Customer Success Specialist, was quickly promoted to Technical lead and shortly after that I had the amazing opportunity to become manager of the very department where I started."

"We have a great work-life balance at OMF and maintain it by doing a lot of planning and measuring. We plan out large feature rollouts into lots of smaller pieces that we can deploy when ready. Introducing new features with proper planning and metrics also drastically reduces the amount of emergencies we have to deal with outside of working hours."

"The office environment at RedShelf is a perfect balance of working hard and having fun. I've never been around a group of people that have pushed me to work harder and expand my comfort zone in the workplace. "

"Because there aren't many companies that do what we do, there are lots of opportunities to create tools and processes that are entirely your own. "

"Joining the RXBAR team was an easy choice given the company's commitment to removing B.S. from consumer packaged goods. Regardless of role, function, project, & pursuit, we're an organization that seeks to disrupt & deliver upon our Brand promise."

"“There’s an undercurrent of ambitious creativity here that’s recently exploded to the surface, resulting in a contagious enthusiasm for the work. I went from freelancer to full-time employee because I knew it was something I wanted to help shape." "

"Guaranteed Rate has given me a space and the tools to grow my career and be a part of new and exciting ideas. I love coming into work knowing I’m around great people that have innovative ideas, and that we’re building awesome technology.
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"In addition to the infectiously creative energy that encompasses the One North office, there is a feeling of collaboration and respect. Working in this environment is empowering."