WHY WE THINK WE'RE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We have a mantra at Ink: "Good work with good people makes for a good life." Toward that end, we offer unlimited time off, monthly happy hours, summer retreats, 10 weeks of maternity or paternity leave, paid office "buddy" lunches, a professional development stipend, and continuing development via focus sessions. We use 360 degree feedback through OfficeVibe, a tool that prompts employees to rank the company on various scales and give feedback, to better understand employee needs and challenges, what's working, and what isn't.

WHY WE THINK WE'RE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

The investment in culture from the top spans beyond a Rippler's first week. Ripple's CEO hosts weekly all-hands meetings and open Q&A sessions, and shares a weekly note with recognition of key wins or company updates. Ripple continues to value what it has since the beginning: Ripplers "live it" and approach their work with passion. Through employee resource groups like Women at Ripple, or the learning and development team's Individual Development Plan program, Ripplers are encouraged to "enjoy it."

WHY WE THINK WE'RE A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We offer a decentralized workplace in which most employees work from home. All employees are given wide latitude to fit in the necessities of life. If an employee needs to get something done for herself or her family, her fellow employees happily pick up the slack, and the employee is trusted to pick up her end whenever time allows.

WHY WE'RE A BEST PLACE TO WORK

Real Restoration has gone from small family office to Windy City powerhouse while maintaining its family feel and embracing growth and opportunity. Real Restoration is recognized industry wide for its ability to take on projects of any size and maintain a personal relationship with each of its clients. Founder Morris Gershengorin fosters and maintains the company's vision by leading by example. We treat our employees as assets, not liabilities, using quarterly reviews to ensure the team's happiness and success.

WHY WE'RE A BEST PLACE TO WORK

We recognize that our most important customers are our employees. If employees are engaged, they will do great work for our customers, who will in turn help us grow our business and achieve strong financial results. We have a simple, clearly defined culture laid out in five principles meant to guide our daily decision making, especially for those difficult choices without a clear answer. We revisit these five principles and our mission statement every year with the entire team during our annual Founder?s Day retreat.