#21 Sonoma Partners

As one of the strongest industry and technical leaders in consulting services, Sonoma Partners has earned the right to extend special privileges to its predominately Generation Y staff. Masters of the Microsoft CRM software, Sonoma Partners is able to provide high levels of invaluable consulting to enterprise and midsize companies across North America in the areas of business and technology. The technology firm’s staff is varied and showcases comprehensive industry experience in the areas of real estate, financial services, franchise management, professional services, and healthcare.

Having been in the consulting business 10 years, Sonoma Partners a relatively young company. The management seems to be young at heart as well, placing emphasis on achieving and maintaining an excellent work/life balance. Allowing their employees large amounts of personal and professional freedoms seems to be a large reason why Generation Y employees find the work culture at Sonoma Partners so appealing.

I enjoy working at Sonoma Partners for the flexibility as well as the company culture and the overall energy that is in the office.

Marketing and Recruiting Coordinator Shelly Hunt says, “I enjoy working at Sonoma Partners for the flexibility as well as the company culture and the overall energy that is in the office.”

Sonoma Partners woos their employees with appealing perks like their beautiful new office, a casual dress code, birthday-as-vacation day, comprehensive medical packages, and exciting extracurricular events. Employees are also given a remarkably flexible work arrangement called “Sweet” which lets employees choose when and where they most want to work. With incentives like these, it’s easy to see why emerging Gen Y talent continues to be attracted to this rapidly growing company.

Sonoma Partners continuously provides its young professionals with an attractive and progressive work environment. This not only affects their overall moods but also the company’s collective productivity. Judging from the numerous of industry awards Sonoma Partners has earned, this effort seems to be paying off in more ways than one.

Industry: 
As one of the strongest industry and technical leaders in consulting services, Sonoma Partners has earned the right to extend special privileges to its predominately Generation Y staff. Masters of the Microsoft CRM software, Sonoma Partners is able to pro
Location: 
525 West Monroe Street Chicago
Fun Fact: 
Employees get a monthly book allowance. "This allows us to constantly read, grow, and learn new technologies," says Scarlavi. "It's good for Sonoma, and it's great for us, too."
Why you want to work here: 
"Pimp your office" is an ongoing design contest, which encourages employees to individualize their workspaces.
Food and snacks are provided!
Employees are expected to train at least 40 hours a year and are given tools to aid in their education, including cutting edge software and a third monitor.