See the full list and read about the companies – Chicago Tribune

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See the full list and read about the companies – Chicago Tribune

Our annual Top Workplaces report shows what companies are doing to recruit and retain the best employees while fostering loyalty.

Strong leadership, a culture of collaboration and communication, and a commitment to helping employees advance their careers are key strengths of the companies featured in our report. Some go a little further, offering generous perks, including free massages, educational reimbursements, and access to company-owned apartments.

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These are the best small, medium and large workplaces in Chicago, as ranked by Energage on behalf of the Chicago Tribune.

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Michael Peterson (center) stretches during a mindfulness and meditation workshop for Dream Town Realty employees at their training facility in Chicago on September 14, 2022. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Chicago Tribune)

Employee loyalty at companies in Illinois and across the country has deteriorated over the past year. Experts say employers have reason to worry and need to focus on solving the costly problem.

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September 19, 2022 Martin San Agustin works as a line cook at Lou Malnati's restaurant in Buffalo Grove. — September 19, 2022 Martin San Agustin works as a line cook at Lou Malnati’s restaurant in Buffalo Grove. (Brian O’Mahony/Chicago Tribune)

Considered by many to be the oldest name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s is a 50-year-old family-owned company known for its legendary deep dish pizza. But executives and employees say it’s the culture, people and commitment to excellence that really sets the company apart.

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Fleet specialist Oleg Paletchi (left) talks to driver Jean Muhindo at DVL Express in Markham on September 21, 2022. (Brian O’Mahony/Chicago Tribune)

Fed up with poor working conditions and driven by the desire to become a positive example in the industry, Alexander Dougal (Aleksandr) founded the freight forwarding company DVL Express 11 years ago.

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Employees of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago listen to John Lawrence, vice president of Berkshire's Oak Park office, during a community event at First Presbyterian Church in River Forest on September 17, 2022. — Employees of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago listen to John Lawrence, vice president of Berkshire’s Oak Park office, during a community event at First Presbyterian Church in River Forest on September 17, 2022. (Trent Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

At Christmas, Diane Glass, CEO of residential brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, writes short notes and personally signs the holiday cards she sends to employees and agents — about 1,400 of them. Monthly meetings with staff and agents update company news, as well as announcements of new engagements, children and pets.

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Program Manager Susan Brown of Chicago, from left, Program Manager Caroline Madden of Elmhurst, Learning Coordinator Lauren Kyriaz of Schaumburg, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Ellie Watkins of South Elgin, Vice President of Information Technology Jean-Paul Lupori, Elk Grove Village and financial manager Syed Bukhara of Aurora during a meeting at Captive Resources on September 19, 2022 in Itasca. (John Constantaros/for the Chicago Tribune)

When Captive Resources was founded more than 35 years ago, the company’s founders set out to answer a simple question: How could they redefine commercial insurance to benefit the insured, not the insurer?

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Dave Forberg, Magid Safety's vice president of operations, leads a tour of Magid's manufacturing facilities and warehouse at their Romeoville headquarters on September 8, 2022. — Dave Forberg, Magid Safety’s vice president of operations, leads a tour of Magid’s manufacturing facilities and warehouse at their Romeoville headquarters on September 8, 2022. (Trent Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)

The personal protective equipment maker is ranked No. 47 among mid-sized companies on the Tribune’s Best Places to Work list.

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Our annual Top Workplaces report shows what companies are doing to recruit and retain the best employees while fostering loyalty.

Read the full story here.

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