News release

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work Name RSM to 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago List

July 07, 2023

Kimberly Bartok, Enterprise Public Relations Leader, kim.bartok@rsmus.com, 212.372.1239
Andreia DeVries, Enterprise Public Relations Manager, andreia.devries@rsmus.com, 919.645.6821
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Fortune Media and Great Place to Work Name RSM to 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago List

CHICAGO – (July 7, 2023) – Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Chicago. This is RSM’s second time being named to this prestigious list, and its first time coming in at No. 1! Earning a spot on this list means that RSM has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for that is headquartered in Chicago.

To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago™ List, Great Place to Work collected nearly 50,000 responses from employees at eligible companies. Via the Trust Index™ Survey employees shared honest feedback about their experiences by responding to 60 statements about their experiences as employees and by answering two open-ended questions.

“We are so grateful for our dedicated people who have made us No. 1 on this prestigious list,” said John Bird, partner, Chicago office leader and member of the board of directors with RSM US LLP. “Our people make working at RSM a truly special experience every day. We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn our firm this incredible honor.”

The Best Workplaces in Chicago list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the Chicago region.

“Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Chicago,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “Amid ongoing uncertainty and challenging market pressures, RSM and other companies on this year’s list have kept their focus on the employee experience. As a result, workers are giving their full effort, driving productivity, innovation and a great experience for their clients.”

“Fortune congratulates the Best Workplaces in Chicago,” said Alyson Shontell, editor-in-chief with Fortune. “Their willingness to prioritize the employee experience helps them stand out from their competitors and better serve their customers.”

In addition to this most recent recognition, Great Place to Work® and Fortune named RSM one of the 2023 100 Best Companies To Work For®, a 2022 Best Workplaces for Women, one of their 2022 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services and a 2022 Best Workplaces for Millennials. For a complete list of RSM and other recognitions, visit the Awards and Recognitions page of the firm’s website.

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago
Great Place To Work selected the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago by surveying companies employing 7.5 million people in the U.S. with 1.3 million confidential survey responses received. Of those, nearly 50,000 responses were received from employees at companies who were eligible for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago List, and these rankings are based on their feedback. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in the Chicago region. Read the full methodology.

About Fortune
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About RSM US LLP

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.

RSM US LLP is the U.S. member of RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax and consulting firms with 64,000 people in 120 countries. For more information, visit rsmus.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on X and/or connect with us on LinkedIn.