{"id":4480,"date":"2018-06-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheels2025dev.wpenginepowered.com\/resource\/wheels-inc-named-one-of-chicagos-best-and-brightest-companies-to-work-for\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T19:22:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T19:22:55","slug":"wheels-inc-named-one-of-chicagos-best-and-brightest-companies-to-work-for","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/public\/resource\/wheels-inc-named-one-of-chicagos-best-and-brightest-companies-to-work-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheels Inc Named One of Chicago&#8217;s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Des Plaines, Ill, June 7, 2018 &#8211; Wheels, Inc., a leader in the automotive fleet leasing and management industry, was named one of \u201cChicago\u2019s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For\u201d in 2018 by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR). This competition honors and recognizes organizations that display a commitment to excellence in employee enrichment as well as dedication to overall employee satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>This is the 8th consecutive year that Wheels has been selected as a \u201cBest and Brightest\u201d company. Each year, an independent research firm appraises Chicagoland nominees based on various criteria in order to determine which companies will make the \u201cBest and Brightest\u201d list. Assessment categories include communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention, and more. Employee surveys are also considered in the selection process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Wheels, our goal has always been to continuously create an engaging workplace environment for all employees,\u201d said Mary Formosa, Vice President of Human Resources at Wheels. \u201cEmployees feel meaningfully and personally connected to their work and the company. This high level of employee satisfaction is a key factor in being able to successfully attract and retain the best employees, which allows us to better serve our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wheels commits to the success of its employees from the very start of employment by fostering a welcoming environment combined with the encouragement to continuously learn and grow. Throughout employees\u2019 careers at Wheels, the company offers a variety of benefits, such as educational opportunities, wellness programs, and a focus on professional development. One of the reasons the NABR continues to honor Wheels is its dedication to enriching the lives of employees.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Wheels is actively involved in giving back to the community. Through a volunteer partnership with North Elementary School, employees can tutor and mentor local youth. \u201cWe promote a team-oriented company culture by working together to make a positive impact on our community,\u201d said Formosa.<\/p>\n<p>Wheels and the other selected organizations will be honored at a celebratory presentation and luncheon on July 27.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Wheels, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wheels, Inc. was established in 1939 as the world\u2019s first automotive fleet leasing and management company. Seventy-nine years later, Wheels is one of the largest privately-held companies in North America, featuring a portfolio of more than 325,000 vehicles under management across the continent, capabilities in 54 countries worldwide, and a client base that consists of some of the best-known businesses in the world. In addition to vehicle acquisition and leasing, Wheels provides numerous specialized services that help all sorts of organizations manage their fleets. 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