50 BEST SMALL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN Chicago 2019

"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."

"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!)."

"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."

"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"

"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. "

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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. "

""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!""

"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."

"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. "

"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."

"I feel empowered. My supervisor, Robin, always says, "you're the boss of you." I've become so much more confident in my decision making and self management because our leadership team gives me a lot of freedom in my work."

"There’s an apparent sense of autonomy within the work we perform. I love that I can come and go as I please without being constrained to a certain amount of hours, as long as the work gets done."

"SwipeSense has always provided me with the tools I need to grow toward my goals. I have seldom come across a day where I do not feel fulfilled in the work I am doing for this amazing company."

"DAIS is a great company to work for. As a tech startup, there is a lot of freedom to modify processes and get your ideas heard. The people are smart and funny as DAIS hires top talent. There's tons to learn and it is a very supportive environment."

"It’s fun working for a company that helps businesses improve the customer experience everyday! Our team is inspiring and I enjoy working with this great group of people!"

"Our clients, our alumni, and our employees really care about the long term success of this place. Read our Clutch or Glassdoor reviews to see the passion behind those that have spent time at Table XI. "

"Between the engaging work environment, vibrant culture, great benefits, and brilliant people, Milyli was the perfect fit."

"I appreciate the amount of energy that goes into cultivating individuals here. Fusion shares my belief that people are the most important investment and the willingness to support personal growth is unmatched by any other company I've worked for."

"Buildout's mascot is the Otter. If you visit our office, you will see otters featured on our coffee mugs, tshirts and in this beautiful mural painted by Graphic Designer, Shannon Lunsford. "

"The support & encouragement to do what I feel is right and in the best interest of the company is unlike anything I have experienced at other employers. The autonomy given to do my job is refreshing."

"We are extremely proud of our one-of-a-kind Heretik on-boarding process. Every new hire or guest speaker we host is introduced to the team with a 'Walk Up Song' and a custom Mad Lib. It's a fun way to learn more about each other ... and usually leads to some hilarious inside jokes!"

"My favorite aspect of Yaro is the abundance of team collaboration. Yaro is a tight-knit community where everyone's ideas are impactful. Working with such an intelligent team sparks creativity and ideas that would not arise in a silo."

"GreenKey offices are energetic and productive. Everyone is heads down focused, but embraces the collaborative nature of the work. We come together often for lunch and learns and show and tells, where employees teach everyone about a topic, or show new breakthroughs they’ve discovered."

"Semantify has dedicated people with the highest work ethic in development team. It's a pleasure being part of the product dev team and we take tremendous pride in working with wonderful team members"