Chicago’s Best and Brightest Program on June 28 selected Wheels as one of the best companies to work for in Chicago. The auto leasing and fleet management company oversees more than 300,000 vehicles, and provides a full range of specialized services to help corporations manage their fleets.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. In recognition, all participating companies receive a complimentary assessment report and benefits throughout the year, while winning companies are invited to celebrate in a regional event held by the organization.

The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners.

“Wheels is humbled and honored to once again be named one of Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” said Wheels' chief human resources officer Mary Formosa in a recent news release. “Our passionate employees work hard every day to provide exceptional service to our customers and help them achieve their goals.”

The categories on which companies were assessed included:

• Benefits and employee solutions

• Communication and shared vision

• Community initiatives and corporate responsibility

• Company performance

• Compensation

• Creative wellness and well being solutions.

• Diversity

• Employee enrichment

• Employee education and development

• Employee achievement and recognition

• Engagement and retention

• Equity and inclusion

• Leadership

• Recruitment and selection

• Strategy

• Work-life blend

“Given today’s need for talent, retention of talent, and the further issues related to the pandemic, these companies have proven they are superior to market conditions. They are elite thinkers, and this honor demonstrates their commitment to excellence,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and the awards program.