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HARRISBURG, Pa. - PennZone -- Best Companies Group (BCG), a leading workplace research firm, has opened registration for the 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago program. This annual recognition celebrates employers across the Chicago region that are building strong workplace cultures and prioritizing employee engagement.

The Chicago region remains one of the largest and most competitive labor markets in the country, with more than 4.8 million jobs across the Chicago metro area, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As organizations across industries like finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics compete for skilled workers, being recognized as a Best Place to Work in Chicago is more important than ever—helping employers attract talent and strengthen workplace culture.

Why Chicago Employers Should Participate:

• Valuable Employee Feedback: Gain actionable insights through comprehensive employee surveys that reveal what employees truly think about their workplace.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Understand how your workplace compares to other organizations across the Chicago region.
• Best Places to Work Recognition: Earn recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago and stand alongside the region's top employers.

Companies that meet the criteria will be named among the Best Places to Work in Chicago and receive benchmarked insights to support their talent and culture strategies.

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Registration is open now through May 15, 2026.

Companies can learn more and register here: https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-in-chicago/?utm_source=Various&utm_medium=Various&utm_campaign=Public%20Relations%20Marketing

About Best Companies Group

Best Companies Group (BCG) has been identifying and recognizing great workplaces since 2004. Through independent research and data-driven employee surveys, BCG helps employers benchmark their culture, improve employee engagement, and earn recognition in national and regional "Best Places to Work" programs across the U.S. and globally.