Alyssa Schroer

Updated on April 30, 2024

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

These tech orgs are building out their teams and offering big benefits to those addressing serious problems

Mia Goulart

Updated on May 13, 2024

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, advocates from three companies share how their organizations are stopping stigma and prioritizing well-being in the workplace.

Alyssa Schroer

Updated on April 30, 2024

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

These tech orgs are building out their teams and offering big benefits to those addressing serious problems

Mia Goulart

Updated on February 05, 2024

One of the most widely discussed tech trends, GenAI is capturing the attention of tech companies across the globe.

By acknowledging unexamined shortcomings and deepening cultural awareness, these companies are building a successful approach to DEI.

Dana Cassell

Updated on October 26, 2023

Two leaders share their strategies for facilitating empowering meetings.

Chicago tech companies have revised their perks and benefits packages and are normalizing talking about mental health at work.

Cathleen Draper

Updated on October 13, 2022

From fast-growing startups to established firms with hefty benefits, here’s a rundown of Chicago’s most noteworthy people-first organizations to keep an eye on.

These companies offer new employees much more than just a change of scenery.

Level Ex and Hireology work hard to ensure that all team members can bring their authentic selves to the office.

Get a peek inside Hireology’s app release and the implications it’s had on recruiting and business approach.

Businesses still see the benefit of rewarding employees for their loyalty. That reward can take many different forms, ranging from verbal recognition to sweet company swag and extra time off, depending on the place you work.

It starts with one simple goal: Do right by your customer.

How to sell yourself, according to four experienced sales managers.

Since joining Hireology, Corey Fein and colleague Joanne Denenberg have been promoted a combined total of 10 times. That’s a lot of advancement. We asked the pair how Hireology gave them the chance to carve out their own paths to (fast) career advancement.  

Built In Chicago spoke with a few members of the sales team to learn what makes selling the Hireology platform unique, how the team celebrates success, and what avenues are available for individuals to grow within the company.  

We talked with seven tech companies in Chicago about the cultures and traditions that set their sales teams apart. Here’s what they had to say.

Development teams may build cool stuff, but the sales teams are vital for the success of Chicago’s tech ecosystem. If you’re looking for a job in tech, getting into sales may be your best bet. We talked to three Chicago startups about what they look for in sales, and a background in sales isn’t vital.

As Hireology has grown for four straight years, so too, have its employees. The HR tech company has given its employees the tools to earn promotions and blaze new trails, while also doubling its office size. Four leaders dish on Hireology’s growth and how employees can grow with the company.  

Hireology prioritizes constant communication between remote and local employees. That commitment enables members of Hireology’s remote team to customize their work experiences to their lifestyles, all without sacrificing water cooler bonding. Four employees discuss Hireology’s remote culture. 

Have you caught wind of the most recent hiring rumor? This summer’s heat has apparently brought on a sales drought. Companies in the area are more than willing to hire for sales, but they’re having a bit of trouble locating true all-stars to add to their teams. To get the inside scoop, we sat down with five top Chicago startups who are successfully building their sales teams in spite of the reported drought.

Becoming a coder is an increasingly attractive career choice, with plenty of job options, competitive salaries and the ability to work in almost any industry. But developers often get into the job for more personal reasons.

Every startup has to start somewhere, and sometimes the office spaces are less than ideal. These six Chicago companies share their humble office origin stories and how they grew into the new and spacious digs they call home.