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Donlen Recognized as One of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen Corporation was recognized for the third year in a row by the National Association for Business Resources as one of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

by Staff
July 23, 2009
2 min to read


NORTHBROOK, IL - Donlen Corporation was recognized for the third year in a row by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Companies are selected by an independent research firm that evaluates each nominee in the following categories: communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity and multiculturalism, employee education and development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, small business, recruitment and selection, and work-life balance.

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Donlen earned this recognition because of their emphasis on employee development and wellness. Initiatives include:

  • In-house career development training programs.

  • College tuition reimbursement.

  • Fully equipped on-site fitness center.

  • Company-sponsored health screenings and programs, including an at-work Weight Watchers program.

  • Team-building events such as participation in Chicago's Chase Corporate Challenge and support of Chicago's Jenner Academy.

"We are honored to once again be selected by NABR as one of Chicago's best and brightest companies," said Gary Rappeport, Donlen CEO. "We have an outstanding team at Donlen, and we are committed to the ongoing investment in their satisfaction and well being."

About Donlen Corporation

Donlen Corporation, with headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., and offices nationwide, is a global provider of innovative fleet management programs. Since 1965, Donlen has offered its clients highly personalized and responsive customer service. Donlen has been recognized as one of Crain's Chicago Business "List of 20 Best Places to Work in Chicago for 2009," National Association for Business Resources "101 Best and Brightest Places to Work For in Chicago" in 2007 and 2008, and as a "Top100 Global Outsourcing Leader" by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) each year from 2006-2009. For more information about Donlen Corporation, visit www.donlen.com.

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About National Association of Business Resources

The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) advocates and represents small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. NABR specializes in providing businesses the benefits, programs, services, and assistance required to operate as efficiently and successfully as possible. Best practice solutions are available to members in the areas of human resources, healthcare, legal, transaction, compliance, marketing, and office services. For more information about NABR and its offerings, visit www.nationalbiz.org or call 1-866-321-1822.


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