Cohesion Named Best Place to Work Fifth Year in a Row

Tech startup community Built In has announced that Cohesion is awarded a 2025 Best Places To Work recognition. Cohesion earned a place on The Best Startups To Work For in Chicago list. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized once again as one of Chicago’s Best Startups to Work For on Built In’s Best Places to Work List — for the fifth year in a row,” said Thru Shivakumar, Founder and CEO. “Our success is driven by the strong culture we’ve built, founded on integrity, productivity, innovation, dedication, and teamwork.”

Built In determines the winners of BestPlaces to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI and other people-first cultural offerings.  

“Being recognized as a Best Place to Work is a testament to these companies' commitment to building a workplace where individuals and innovation thrive," says Built In CEO and Founder, Maria Christopoulos Katris. “At Built In, we understand that great companies are powered by great teams, and this achievement showcases their dedication to fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence.Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.”

See the full list of winners here https://builtin.com/awards/chicago/2025/best-startup-places-to-work

ABOUT COHESION

Cohesion is a smart building technology company offering a suite of software products, AI solutions, and advisory services that integrates people, systems, and spaces for real estate, providing seamless solutions for modernized security access control, smart maintenance, enhanced people experiences, and energy management.

ABOUT BUILT IN’S BEST PLACES TO WORK

Built In’s annual Best Places to Work program honors companies with the best total rewards packages across the U.S.and in the following tech hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Colorado,Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco,Seattle and Washington DC. Best Places to Work is distinct because its algorithm selects tech companies that build their offerings specifically around what tech professionals value in a workplace. https://employers.builtin.com/best-places-to-work

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