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Fellowes Named As One of The Top Workplaces in Chicago

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Fellowes is ranked one of the top places to work in the Chicago area by the Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces Program.

 

 

People-The Foundation of Our Success

 

We understand that our business is only as strong as our people. That's why at Fellowes, we make the satisfaction of our employees a top priority. From our competitive benefits and compensation packages to our devotion to career development, we strive to create a positive work environment.

 

 

Due to the breadth of the Fellowes organization, our employees have a wide range of opportunities. Our culture, firmly grounded in the values of a third-generation family business, encourages initiative and integrity. Our work environment is based on respect for individuals in an atmosphere of collaboration with a focus on results. We also know that satisfied people are more successful and productive, so we remain mindful of ensuring work/life balance.

 

 

At Fellowes®, we are committed to providing our employees with the tools and support that they need to succeed. Our extensive benefits packages and development programs are proof of this.

 

Development

 

Fellowes offers a progressive process for fostering employee development. Establishing goals and core skills are the first step. Based on these, employees receive coaching throughout the year. Programs are identified to support chosen career paths and to build on identified developmental areas. We provide every employee with the tools and support to set goals, measure performance and identify future development opportunities.


Training Programs

 

The primary purpose of our training and development programs is to improve individual and team performance. The programs we offer are tied to specific business needs and focus on skill development or mastery. Training plans and programs are offered to meet a range of individual needs. Fellowes also offers:

  • Tuition Reimbursement to help you acquire a degree
  • Seminars, both formal and informal, that cover a broad selection of topics
  • Videos and on-line learning
  • Development ideas delivered through social media such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook
  • Opportunities to attend external development programs
  • Opportunities to devise an individual development plan to address your personal career aspirations

 

Comprehensive and Flexible Benefits

 

Benefits play an important role in your choice of an employer. That’s why we work hard to make sure our benefits reflect and met the needs of our staff. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success on the job and to lead a healthy, balanced life.

 

Fellowes offers a comprehensive benefits package to cover health, recognition, retirement, insurance and work/life balance. To ensure that these programs meet specific needs, there are several options to choose from. The options are designed to help employees achieve their personal goals.


Living Healthy

 

Fellowes is committed to delivering the tools and information you need to assist with your health and well-being. Since every employee has different needs, you can select from a range of healthcare options. We also support and incent overall wellness through various company-sponsored health initiatives including on-site wellness screenings, flu shots and wellness seminars. Our primary healthcare programs include medical (including PPO and HMO options), dental, vision, prescription drugs and an employee assistance program.


Saving for the Future

 

Saving for retirement is both smart and comforting. Fellowes offers two ways to save for your future including a Savings Incentive Plan 401(k) with a company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).


Insuring Your Security

 

Planning for the future also means planning for the unexpected. To ease the burden of an accident, illness or injury, Fellowes' insurance plans protect employees and their families with financial security. Available programs include disability insurance, term life insurance and AD&D insurance, including both company funded and optional coverage.


Achieving Work/Life Balance

 

It can be a challenge to balance professional demands and your personal commitments. As a close-knit community that respects and values its employees, Fellowes works hard to help employees through several of life's stages by providing assistance with such things as summer hours, vacation time, reimbursement spending accounts for medical, child care and commuter expenses, an employee assistance program, an optional legal assistance program, and more.


Rewards and Recognition

 

Fellowes knows that extraordinary efforts positively impact our business. Exceptional work, whether in a team setting or as an individual, is rewarded and recognized through a variety of incentives. You will find many opportunities for personal reward. Included among these programs are: Incentives for employee referrals, Cash Profit Sharing Plan, Fellowes Way Awards, Graduation Recognition Awards and Service Awards programs.


Philanthropy

 

Through our charitable program GIVE, we are committed to building positive partnerships with our local communities and global neighbors to focus on initiatives which will serve the most vulnerable in our world today and transform lives across the globe. Fellowes recognizes the impact its global footprint represents and is passionate leveraging it by contributing to making a positive difference.

 

The guiding principles of GIVE align with our strong values as a company. We offer a range of opportunities for employees to participate in volunteer and fund-raising activities with local, national and international charitable organizations.