Gen Z. They have high-tech minds. They expect a healthy work-life balance. They require a lot of feedback. They want to start their own businesses. They’re excellent multitaskers. Soon, they’ll surpass Millennials as the Earth’s most populous generation. And constituting a quarter of the US population, they’re the most diverse generation in the nation’s history. The future of every industry and business in the nation depends on the Gen Z workforce. With that in mind, here are 9 Chicago companies that are ahead of the curve: they are graded highly by Gen Z employees on Comparably.com. In fact, these companies all received A-level overall culture grades from workers 24 years old and younger.
Hospitality
We are a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developed over our more than fifty-year history. Its stated mission is to provide authentic hospitality by making a difference in the lives of the people the company touches every day.
“We have employees from all over the world and everyone has an open mind.”
Hyatt employees rated their overall culture an A+.
Hyatt is hiring! Find your next role here.
Internet
Groupon provides a global marketplace where people can buy just about anything, anywhere, anytime. It’s enabling real-time commerce across an expanding range of categories including local businesses, travel destinations, consumer products, and live or lively events. At the same time, the company provides advertising options and tools that merchants can use to grow and manage their businesses.
“The perks of the office are awesome. I have the ability to work from home whenever I want, but I only do so every once in a while because I like coming in. 3 different cafeterias, free drinks, fun people, creative atmosphere.”
Groupon is hiring! Find your next role here.
Parking
Founded by Aashish Dalal and Jon Thornton in 2006, ParkWhiz was formed out of the founders’ frustration over finding a decent parking spot at a ballgame. Between the parking lots, garages, and driveway owners renting out space, there were plenty of places to park, but no way to know which had open spaces or how much they cost. There had to be a better way than driving around aimlessly searching for a spot. ParkWhiz represents an innovative breakthrough in the way people park. With a million spots across North America, ParkWhiz helps people park their cars quickly and efficiently.
“Freedom to get my work done without a manager micromanaging me.”
ParkWhiz is hiring! Find your next role here.
Electronics
BEST Inc. is private limited company that provides PCB Repair/rework training and materials in the USA.
“I love the sick days package and medical leave.”
Best Inc. is hiring! Find your next role here.
Insurance
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) provides business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry.
“Most positive is my team is always looking for ways to make the company better! It’s easy to see that in every department our employees are looking for ways to get the job done right the first time. It’s exciting to be a part of a company that looks out for their customers and their employees!”
Blue Cross Blue Shield employees rated their overall culture a A+.
Blue Cross Blue Shield is hiring! Find your next role here.
Financial Services
Avant is an online lending platform and the leading provider of credit alternatives to middle income consumers. Avant offers unsecured personal loans ranging from $2,000-$35,000 with funding as soon as the next business day, and has served more than 600,000 customers worldwide. Avant offers its technology solutions to bank and non-bank partners via its Powered By Avant product to provide an innovative digital lending experience to their customers.
“Leadership is approachable and regularly come in to address us about high-level company happenings. They seem like good guys. Heck, Al Goldstein even came to a product team happy hour! Gotta love that.”
Avant employees rated their overall culture a A-.
Avant is hiring! Find your next role here.
Online Media
Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is the global leader in online obituaries with over 44 million visitors a month. Through the Legacy.com and Tributes.com brands, the company provides support and obituary-related services to more than 1,500 newspapers and 4,000 funeral homes in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, U.K., and Europe to help people express condolences and share remembrances of loved ones.
“I enjoy being in charge of my own work day. I have as much time as i need off and that is very important to me as a single mom.”
Legacy.com is hiring! Find your next role here.
Retail
Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer offering the complete beauty experience.
“Always learning new things and always doing something different.”
Ulta Beauty is hiring! Find your next role here.
Oil & Energy
BP is an integrated oil and gas company. They deliver heat, light and mobility products and services to people all around the world in ways that will help to drive the transition to a lower carbon future.
“They are diverse and inclusive.”