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MANAGERS WITH 100 TO 499 EMPLOYEES
William Blair Investment Management
Chicago
$73.9 billion AUM
Popular perks:
• Hosts quarterly programming to promote an inclusive workforce, which includes sponsoring speakers, on-site activities and off-site events for the firm’s affinity groups for veterans, women and LGBT employees.
• Matches employees’ charitable giving up to $1,500 per year, matches up to $10,000 for staff members who serve on philanthropic boards, gives each employee one day of paid time off per year to volunteer at the organization of his or her choice.
• Covers a range of treatments in its medical plan, including acupuncture, comprehensive fertility treatments and the treatment of pervasive developmental disorders.
Employees say:
• “Recognition. I completed a negotiation that went well. The firm’s CEO actually called me to thank me. That effort from upper management really makes staff feel appreciated.”
• “Great work environment with an open-door policy. Management works hard to make sure we are informed on where the company is headed.”
• “Keeps up with the times in respect to flexible work arrangements (for all, not just a selected few), casual attire and more availability for working remotely.”
TALKING BACK: William Blair puts importance on inclusion and an open-door policy for workers.
COMPILED BY TRILBE WYNNE
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