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December 12, 2022

MULTIYEAR

WINNER

MANAGERS WITH 100 TO 499 EMPLOYEES

William Blair Investment Management

Headquarters: Chicago
AUM as of June 30: $56.2 billion
Employees: 330

3 COOL THINGS:

     • Provides educational opportunities for career development, including client spotlights, where clients come in to discuss their businesses. Hosts “Courageous Conversations,” a quarterly program of inspirational workshops and gives free access to an online tool called MyPath for learning experiences.

     • Offers meeting-free Fridays, a four-week work-from-home anywhere policy and educational assistance with reimbursement for classes, certifications, degrees and an online learning program.

     • Supports charitable work, with a paid day off to volunteer, charitable matching and community partner programs.

 

Employees say:
     • “Everyone, by and large, is happy. Not fake happy or putting on an act either, genuinely happy. I know that doesn’t sound particularly profound, but it is. I’ve learned through personal experience and the feedback of others that this is not the norm.”

     • “There is an honest feeling that we are working for our clients and their financial security. Senior management give clear messaging, and they are truthful in their efforts toward any initiatives they undertake.”

     • “William Blair has a long history of civic responsibility. It is clear that my colleagues care and want to make a difference in the community. That makes me very proud to work at William Blair. I take advantage of the board matching program to serve on the board of a charity helping several Chicago public schools. Volunteer efforts are highly encouraged.”

GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN: William Blair staffers chat during a company-sponsored happy hour. The firm resumed the popular monthly events once employees returned to the office.

WINNER PROFILES WRITTEN BY RICK BAERT, ERIN CHAN DING, SUZANNE COSGROVE, STEPHANIE FORSHEE and SERGIO PADILLA

Results are based on a two-part process comprised of employee surveys and an employer questionnaire. “William Blair” refers to William Blair Investment Management, LLC. William Blair is a registered trademark of William Blair & Company, L.L.C.

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