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Adams Street Partners
Headquarters: Chicago
AUM: $49 billion as of June 30
Employees: 186
3 Cool Things:
• Organizes volunteer events through its charitable giving committee for company teams,
based on the idea that a team that gives together, stays together. The social committee also sponsors activities across teams, including virtual happy hours and baking contests.
• Closes early on “Summer Fridays” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when offices close at 3 p.m. Offers flexible schedule.
• Increased technology resources during the pandemic by rolling out Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other tools that enabled all employees to work remotely.
Employees say:
• “Adams Street has been very flexible with work locations during the pandemic allowing everyone to work at times/places that work for the individual and not micromanaging
people. The level of trust shown in the employees makes me feel valued.”
• “It is a small enough organization that the bureaucracy has not influenced every corner like at larger firms. Their independence and equity ownership allows for a distribution and alignment that is unique to Adams Street.”
• “It promotes a culture of inclusion, respect and support for all members of the firm regardless of title.”
CHEERS! Adams Street employees enjoyed an outdoor happy hour over the summer, which was the first in-person gathering for many during the pandemic. The team enjoyed drinks and appetizers on a rooftop in Chicago.
Profiles written by Rick Baert, Erin Chan Ding, Suzanne Cosgrove, Julie Tatge and Trilbe Wynne
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