Mather LifeWays Ranked 16th on Chicago Tribune 100 Top Workplace List

Evanston, Ill. (November 18, 2010) –Mather LifeWays was named one of the Top 100 Places to Work in the Chicago area based on an employee survey conducted by an independent organization. Mather LifeWays, a not-for-profit organization that has enhanced the lives of older adults for nearly 60 years by creating Ways to Age WellSM, is ranked 16th among mid-size companies (250-999 employees). It is the sole Evanston employer and one of only 10 not-for-profit organizations to be recognized in the top 100 on the list.

In surveys administered by a third party firm, employees anonymously shared why they enjoyed working at Mather LifeWays:

I feel I make a difference in the lives of others and in my own life. My job is fun and it’s flexible, and I look forward to coming to work every morning. 

I feel appreciated and valued for the work that I do. This is communicated verbally and in writing to me.

“We are honored to receive this recognition, particularly since our employees were the judges!” Mary Leary, CEO and President of Mather LifeWays said. “It is a privilege to work with people who are so passionate about and dedicated to our mission of creating Ways to Age Well. This team consistently succeeds in eliminating impossibilities for themselves, co-workers, and the older adults we serve.”

Mather LifeWays ranked as the top mid-size company relative to employee’s beliefs that the organization provides a good benefits package compared to others in the industry. Mather LifeWays benefits package aligns with the company’s mission and includes:

• Generous benefits package
• Complimentary onsite flu shots 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Promotions from within 
• Wellness coaching for employees and family members
• $120 toward classes that contribute to social, physical, intellectual, vocational, emotional, and spiritual wellness 
• Professional training and education 
• Work/life balance toolkit

Current job positions available at Mather LifeWays are posted at: www.matherlifeways.com/jobs

About Mather LifeWays

Based in Evanston, Ill., Mather LifeWays enhances the lives of older adults by creating Ways to Age WellSM. Founded in 1941 by entrepreneur and humanitarian Alonzo Mather, Mather LifeWays is an unique non-denominational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a continuum of living and care; making neighborhoods better places for older adults to live, work, learn, contribute and play; and identifying, implementing and sharing best practices for wellness, workforce issues, memory care support and empowering caregivers. To learn more about our senior residences, cafes, community initiatives and Institute on Aging, call (847) 492.7500 or visit www.matherlifeways.com online.

About Chicago’s Top Workplaces Award

The Chicago Tribune, via a contracted workplace survey specialist, surveyed employees of over 180 companies to identify and rank companies for the Top 100 Workplaces list. Divided into three categories: small (fewer than 250 employees), medium (250-999), and large (1,000 and above), surveyed companies employ 212,756 people in the Chicago area. 128,430 Chicagoland employees received surveys, and 67,665 responded to a set of statements about their feelings toward their workplace focused on issues such as the direction of the company, execution, and conditions.