Beacon Funding Corporation is proud to be Certified by Great Place to Work for 2021. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Beacon Funding. Ninety-six percent of employees said it’s a great place to work – 37 percent higher than the average U.S. company.

“Great Place to Work Certification isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Beacon Funding Corporation is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”

“We are thrilled to become Great Place to Work-Certified, as we consider employee experience a top priority every day. More than ever, Beacon Funding remains committed to building an inclusive company that reflects the diversity of our customers and one that gives our employees the flexibility to build a healthy work-life balance,” said Toby McDonough, Beacon Funding President. “We owe our continued success to our team of dedicated employees at Beacon Funding. We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn this incredible recognition.”

Over the past 30 years, Beacon’s employees and leadership have fostered a positive professional work culture. Beacon’s team remains committed to helping growing businesses of all sizes get the equipment they need by providing flexible and competitive equipment financing programs. As a leader in the equipment financing industry, the company’s impressive workplace has earned an A+ BBB rating, 4.4 Glassdoor Rating, and was recently names one of Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago.

Based on its employee feedback, Beacon Funding Corporation is proud to be thriving in these key areas:

• 100 percent of employees agree they can take time off work when necessary.
• 99 percent of employees agree that management is approachable, easy to talk with.
• 99 percent of employees agree they are given the resources to do their job well.
• 99 percent of employees agree that they feel welcome when they join our company.
• 99 percent of employees agree that they are proud to tell others they work here.

According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93 percent more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.