2025 Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

  • 09/10/2025
  • Live - Chicago Oakbrook Marriott
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Program Overview

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. All participating companies receive two robust feedback reports, resources and valuable benefits throughout the year.  The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of the nation’s elite leaders who share ideas, practices, and have proven they are employers of choice.  This designation is a great recruitment tool to attract and retain talent.

Agenda

8:00 am
Registration and networking

8:30 am
Kickoff and Breakfast Served

8:45 am
Leading Through Change Panel Discussion

Learn more about best practices on navigating today’s rapidly evolving business landscape through various challenges that significantly impact culture and operations.

9:30 am
Networking Break

9:45 am
CEO Panel Discussion

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion, where top executives share their insights on the most pressing leadership challenges and opportunities shaping the future of business. In an era of constant disruption, visionary leadership is more critical than ever. This panel will explore how today’s CEOs navigate uncertainty, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth.

10:45 am
Networking Break

11:00 am
Best and Brightest Winner Announcement and Celebration

Learn who the top scoring companies in Chicago are for each category as well as the Best of the Best in the small, medium, and large sized employers.

12:00 pm
Adjournment


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