When choosing where to apply, it’s important not only to find a role you’d enjoy, but also a company where you feel welcome and represented. At May 7th’s “Culture & Careers: A Job Search Summit for Underrepresented Students,” Career Center advisors and ambassadors shared lists of the top diversity employers, diversity job boards and some of the top ranked companies for diversity in Illinois. Explore the lists and maybe find the next step in your career path while you’re at it!
Employer Lists
Forbes – America’s Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to survey 50,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees and pinpoint the companies they identified as being most dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. The final list ranks the 500 employers that not only received the most recommendations, but also boast the most diverse boards and executive ranks, as well as the most proactive diversity and inclusion initiatives. Features of the list include searching nationally or by state and links to company profiles.
Diversity Jobs – Top Diversity Employers 2021
Diversity Jobs has compiled a list of employers who value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These organizations have shown consistent outreach and dedication to recruiting and hiring from all diversity groups. The list is categorized into 25 industries.
Fortune – The 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity
Fortune’s list of best workplaces for diversity provides detailed information on 100 companies. Details include percentages of various underrepresented groups including minoritized groups, women, people with disabilities and lgbtq. Other features include links to company profiles and “Great Places to Work” reviews.
Diversity Job Boards
- Diversity.com
- Diversity Jobs
- Professional Diversity Network
- Workplace Diversity
- Black Jobs
- Hispanic/Latino Professional Association
- FairyGodBoss
- CampusPride
- Recruit Disability
Top Illinois Companies for Diversity
Company | Industry |
JLL | Business Services & Supplies |
Zurich North America | Insurance |
Grainger | Retail & Wholesale |
AbbVie | Drugs & Biotechnology |
U.S. Cellular | Telecommunications Services & Cable Supplier |
Brunswick | Engineering & Manufacturing |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago | Healthcare & Social |
Ulta Beauty | Retail & Wholesale |
Exelon | Utilities |
Discover Financial Services | Banking & Financial Services |
BMO Harris Bank | Banking & Financial Services |
Adtalem Global Education | Education |
DuPage Medical Group | Healthcare & Social |
Rush University Medical Center | Healthcare & Social |
YMCA of the USA | Travel & Leisure |
Baxter International | Drugs & Biotechnology |
Boeing | Aerospace & Defense |
US Foods | Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco |
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions | Healthcare Equipment & Services |
Gallagher | Insurance |
Motorola Solutions | Aerospace & Defense |
Caterpillar | Engineering & Manufacturing |
R.R. Donnelley & Sons | Media & Advertising |
Conagra Brands | Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco |
Advanced Technology Services | Business Services & Supplies |
Hyatt Hotels | Travel & Leisure |
BDO USA | Professional Services |
Abbott Laboratories | Healthcare Equipment & Services |
Deere & Company | Automotive & Suppliers |
United Airlines | Transportation & Logistics |
Walgreens | Retail & Wholesale |