Fairway Home Mortgage, American Litho, Inc. and City Staffing took the top spots for large, midsize and small Chicagoland workplaces, respectively, according to rankings released by Energage on behalf of the Chicago Tribune.

For the past 16 years, Energage, formerly Workplace Dynamics, has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership.

Winners from previous years are available here.

Companies have found employees can be just as productive when working remotely. And they’re happier too.
How Sargent & Lundy cultivates a collaborative and people-centered culture
At Abt Electronics, an old-school approach means taking care of customers
Lactalis USA, maker of Kraft Natural Cheese, offers opportunities for advancement
Flexco’s culture emphasizes safety, core values and caring for employees
The Midwest Companies uses its deep roots to cultivate growth and consensus
How the winners were selected

Top Workplaces 2025 rankings

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/07/top-workplaces-chicago-area-winners/