FONA International, creator and manufacturer of complete flavor solutions, has been named the #1 Small/Medium Workplace in Chicago by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. This recognition was based employees’ anonymous responses to an extensive survey about their levels of trust, pride, and camaraderie at work. The independent review shows that 99% of FONA employees say the company’s communication is excellent and 98% rate the atmosphere, challenges, and pride at FONA as “great.”
The rankings are based on feedback from more than 81,000 employees at Great Place to Work-certified organizations in the Chicago area. An anonymous Trust Index survey assessed their management, professional development, sense of purpose, and other elements essential for an outstanding workplace. Scores also consider the complexity of organizations’ employee populations and how much of their business is in the Chicago area.
The company was also recently named one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, for the 12th year in a row. Also this year, Fortune magazine named FONA a national Great Place to Work and ranked the company the #36 medium-sized business in the country.