Location: Chicago
Type of company: Health IT
Meet the organization: The 142 employees at Emmi represent a diverse crowd, with employees ranging in age from 22 to 67. Although the company is based in Chicago, employees on its technology team live in several countries around the world. In 2014, Chicago Tribune named Emmi to its list of "Top 100 Workplaces," and in 2015, it was named one of the "Top 7 Creative Offices in Chicago" by the readers of Bisnow. It was also named one of Built in Chicago's "Top 100 Technology Companies in Chicago," which ranks employers based on local employee count.
Added benefits: In addition to traditional health benefits, Emmi provides employees with a formal mentorship program and the opportunity to shadow other employees to learn about their career path. Following their maternity leave, new moms can utilize a "phase-in" program, allowing them to return to work on a part-time basis until they are ready to return to full-time hours. The refrigerator at Emmi's office is always stocked with healthy snacks, and the company provides employees with free breakfast every morning. For happy hours, employees can enjoy a wine refrigerator and beer on tap, which helps encourage bonding. Additionally, Emmi offers employees discounts at local gyms and an on-site bike room, as well a variety of video games, pingpong and foosball.
