AT&T : Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Chicago by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

Great Place to Work and FORTUNE honored AT&T * as one of the 2018 Best Workplaces in Chicago. The ranking considered more than 11,000 employee surveys from companies across the Windy City. AT&T took the No. 13 spot on the list.

Great Place to Work, a research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 50 elements of team members' experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization's community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees' experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.

'It's our people that make AT&T a great workplace. Our employees work hard every day to serve customers and to improve lives in Chicago by mentoring, volunteering and giving,' said Paul La Schiazza, AT&T Illinois president. 'While our work is important and challenging, it's inspiring to see our employees come together and make it so much fun.'

The Best Workplaces in Chicago stand out for exceling in the nation's competitive marketplace. AT&T recently launched its most advanced customer care facility in Chicago and will create 500 new jobs in the area in 2018.

'Chicago has one of the largest metropolitan economies in the United States. It plays a significant economic role not just domestically, but globally,' said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. 'As one of our nation's economic main staples, the city of Chicago can be proud that organizations like AT&T are building this country's economy by creating great places to work for all.'

The Best Workplaces in Chicago is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. AT&T was also ranked as a 100 Best Companies to For by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.