These companies set early career employees up for growth by providing them opportunities to flash their potential and materially contribute to their teams.

Many companies claim to put their people first. Here is what that looks like in action.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on April 30, 2024

These are the top software companies that are helping make Chicago a thriving hub for tech.

These companies set early career employees up for growth by providing them opportunities to flash their potential and materially contribute to their teams.

Zach Baliva

Updated on October 30, 2023

Managers have to make bold decisions while still soliciting input. Here’s how to do it well.

Many companies claim to put their people first. Here is what that looks like in action.

Hilary George-Parkin

Updated on June 01, 2023

Moments of self-doubt at work are inevitable, but the feeling shouldn’t stand in the way of confidence or growth.

These organizational principles empower employees to perform at their best.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on January 19, 2023

Remote work has given rise to a new-age form of micromanagement. Open communication and affording employees space to problem-solve are the antidote — just ask these managers from oak9, Buildout and Origami Risk.

Brigid Hogan

Updated on September 28, 2022

Built In Chicago heard from 9 local leaders about why they joined their current teams — and why you might want to apply, as well.

Anderson Chen

Updated on September 06, 2022

With clear hiring goals and innovative products, Black Spectacles and Origami Risk have skyscraping plans for growth.

These companies want their salespeople to truly get to know customers.

We met with a member from each team to learn more about company culture and opportunities for growth.

Whether it’s cutting-edge design, stocked kitchens, open layouts with awesome views, or plenty of toys to keep workers entertained, tech companies of all sizes lean on elements of their office to bolster overall culture and ground their sense of identity. Here’s an inside peek at 8 of Chicago’s coolest tech companies.

To round off 2016 with a bang, we decided to revisit 10 of the coolest offices we saw during the year. They say curiosity killed the cat, but a quick peek couldn't possibly hurt, could it?