James MeinckeIn today’s job search, many job seekers are now considering perks and employee benefits as a top priority when applying for a company. This is one of the reasons tech companies take it upon themselves to treat their employees well. From free prepared meals to commuter benefits, those companies relentlessly try to fulfill the candidates’ needs. In their search for top talent, they make sure to provide a versatile set of perks and benefits so as to surely secure the talent they seek.
Here we have gathered the top 12 Chicago startups that offer great employee benefits:
1. Ascent
Employees: 11-50 employees
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A leader in the world of regulatory compliance, Ascent was founded in 2015 in Chicago. The company uses artificial intelligence to automatically draw obligations and rule changes that apply to your business. This allows you to easily track and manage your changing obligations.
Ascent is built for teams and firms of all sizes. When it comes to its own team, Ascent provides many perks and benefits. Starting with competitive compensation, in addition to, medical, dental, vision, mental health insurance – with premiums fully paid by them. The company has a top-floor office in Prudential Plaza with an amazing view of the park/lake and pedway access. If you plan to join them, they will also supply your choice of hardware and software. Ascent has a flexible work schedule and can provide you with a professional development stipend.
2. LotLinx
Employees: 51-200 employees
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LotLinx uses award-winning AI to match buyer-demand to specific vehicles according to each dealer’s inventory sales goals. Since its founding in 2012, the company has been helping dealerships Sell Cars Smarter™ using AI by aligning sales objectives to marketing strategies with unparalleled efficiency and precision. The company is the only platform that begins with determining a dealer’s inventory needs and uses cutting edge technology and machine learning to put specific cars in front of specific buyers.
When joining LotLinx, you will enjoy many benefits, such as unlimited time off and holidays, a fully stocked kitchen, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and exclusive discounts from 25,000 retailers. Additionally, LotLinx cares about its employees and recognizes their milestones and efforts as well as a casual work environment.
3. dscout
Employees: 51-200 employees
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Dscout is a research tool that captures thoughts, reactions, and behaviors in moments as they happen. It was founded in 2011 in Chicago, IL. The company gathers qualitative feedback in the form of rich video, voices, images, and text. Progressive researchers analyze this data within a quantifiable framework. This allows dscout to discover how people experience products, services, and everyday life at the moment as it happens.
Working at dscout has numerous benefits. They like to provide a sense of community From in-office happy hours to Tuesday Tea to Broomball, there are ample opportunities to bond with coworkers. In addition, the company hosts events like Friendsgiving, dog day, pie-baking contests, and volunteer opportunities. they also offer an incredible set of core benefits as well as a 401K with match, solid PTO, and generous company holidays.
4. Cameo
Employees: 51-200 employees
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Cameo is a marketplace where users can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite people. It was founded in 2017 and is Chicago-based. The company made it its mission to create the most personalized and authentic fan experiences in the world.
Cameo is one of TIME Magazine’s 50 Most Genius Companies and one of the fastest-growing and most exciting tech startups in the world. Cameo is currently partner with thousands of talent across all verticals. Cameo’s benefits match its vibes such as the possibility of working from home, and opportunities to hang out with the Talent on Cameo. Additionally, they offer maternity and paternity leave, health insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan, monthly in-office live music events, and access to the resources of top VCs.
5. Kin Insurance
Employees: 51-200 employees
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Kin Insurance is an insurtech startup and licensed insurance carrier that is fixing home insurance through intuitive tech, affordable pricing, and world-class customer service. The company was launched in 2016 in Chicago, IL. Kin is committed to serving catastrophe-prone regions and coastal homeowners most impacted by climate change.
Kin covers many of the sought-after benefits starting with basics like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and commuter benefits plan. They also provide a 401k retirement plan, flex spending accounts and support for continuing education and professional development. In addition to other perks like flexible PTO, onsite gym membership, company-provided lunch each month, daily snacks, sodas, unlimited flavored water, and even coffee!
6. ReviewTrackers
Employees: 51-200 employees
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ReviewTrackers is headquartered in Chicago, IL. They have been building their award-winning customer feedback software that helps businesses transform the customer experience since 2012. Their platform collects review data from 150+ review sites to surface customer insights that enable brands to listen, comprehend and make data-driven decisions about what their customers truly need or want. Their technology is simple and helpful. In fact, it bridges the gap between the brand and the customer. The software empowers businesses to understand their customers better, build more trust, and find the insights that move their business forward.
ReviewTrackers provides its employees with a 100% company contribution for health, dental, life and vision, flexible PTO, and 401K retirement plan. In addition, they supply Healthy snacks and Unlimited books on Kindle.
7. G2
Employees: 201-500 employees
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G2 is a B2B software and services review platform. They make selecting business software or services easier, safer, and fair. G2’s real, verified user reviews help customers objectively assess what’s best for their business.
G2 created a place where people love to work. They strive to create meaning in work and provide their employees with a true calling. They maintain an environment where people can enjoy coming to work every day. They offer fair compensation and provide team members with long-term benefits like stock options and 401k matching. They also provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for their team. Their team members enjoy a work-life setting that involves flexible time-off and paid holidays to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal matters. They also offer reimbursement for tuition and professional development and encourage their team to participate in cross-functional learning.
8. FourKites
Employees: 201-500
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FourKites is a predictive supply chain platform, delivering real-time visibility and execution for Fortune 500 companies and third-party logistics firms across 70 countries. They use a proprietary algorithm to calculate shipment arrival times. FourKites enables customers to lower operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen end-customer relationships. With a network of more than four million GPS/ELD devices, FourKites covers all modes including ocean, rail, parcel, and over-the-road. The platform is optimized for mobile and equipped with market-leading end-to-end security.
They are looking for smart, agile, creative team players who are ready to roll up their sleeves and deliver for their customers. Aside from their competitive salary, they offer medical, dental & vision benefits. They have catered lunch every Monday, monthly happy hours & other company events.
9. PowerReviews
Employees: 51-200 employees
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PowerReviews delivers a cloud-based software that collects and displays ratings and reviews and questions and answers on websites. Ratings and reviews solutions from PowerReviews are essential for consumers as they search and shop online and in-store, and they are proven to increase online site-wide sales.
They’re looking for new members for their growing team. They offer a great compensation package with health, vision, and dental insurance plans. Their employees can take parental leave and enjoy flexible PTO. Aside from their compensation and employee benefits package, PowerReviews makes sure that their team also have the time to relax and unwind at work. They have daily Ping Pong Tournaments and free Lunch every Tuesdays.
10. Rightpoint
Employees: 201-500 employees
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Rightpoint is the independent customer experience agency that creates impactful digital experiences driven by insight, strategy, design, and technology to help clients succeed at the speed of innovation. Rightpoint serves more than 250 Fortune 1,000 companies and has been named one of Crain’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Chicago for four consecutive years.
Rightpoint is the largest independent agency with 400+ employees across 10 offices. Their passionate teams are made from different disciplines and backgrounds. They offer a supportive environment with plenty of opportunities to work on interesting projects, grow their career and have fun while doing it. They have an excellent compensation package, 401k with company matching and great health coverage with dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance. Employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, with PTO and paid holidays. They have regular happy hours and social events including game nights, basketball, 5K runs, golf outings, team sports, and more. They also participate in volunteering opportunities with the Compassion Club.
11. Buildout
Employees: 51-200 employees
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Buildout creates an end-to-end solution for marketing commercial real estate listings, empowers brokerages across the nation to showcase their brand and grow their business. The cloud-based solution provides unique time-saving benefits by automating the document creation process and streamlining everything else involved in listings properties. The software enables brokerages to become leaders in their markets and grow faster.
Buildout takes care of their team by providing an excellent compensation package with perks and employee benefits. They give a full Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare package with medical, dental, and vision insurance. They also offer a 401k plan. Employees enjoy paid time off anytime so they can be rested, recharged, and happy. There’s also free lunch every day. They like to make sure their office is a place employees want to come to every day, so they keep the vibe casual and fun.
12. Tillable
Employees: 11-50 employees
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Tillable is an online marketplace optimizing returns for landowners and helping farmers access land to expand operations.
They are committed to building a great place to work and offer plenty of employee benefits – aside from their competitive salary – for their teammates to enjoy. Tillable allows flexible PTO so team members can take time off whenever they need it. All parents can take paid time off to care for their new arrivals. In addition to health insurance, they also offer reimbursement for fitness expenses. They provide a 401k plan for their team and they also pay for courses and materials for professional development that help them learn and grow.
Wrapping Up
Employee benefits not only allow companies to attract top talent but also ensures retaining them. Benefits packages can make your life easier and provide you with a great degree of comfort. They can also increase your productivity and make you feel more valued and cared for.
For this reason, many startups are adopting a variety of perks and employee benefits for their prospective employees.
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