Chicago, Illinois
Brilliant®, a nationally recognized staffing and recruiting firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business operations, has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).
This marks the twelfth consecutive year Brilliant has earned this prestigious distinction, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to fostering an engaging, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program celebrates organizations that demonstrate excellence in human resource practices, employee engagement, and workplace innovation. With a highly competitive selection process and a ten-to-one nomination-to-winner ratio, the award recognizes companies that consistently prioritize their people while driving business success.
An independent research firm evaluated participating organizations across a wide range of categories, including Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Education and Development; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Work-Life Blend; Leadership; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Community Engagement.
At Brilliant, culture remains a cornerstone of the organization’s continued growth and success. The company emphasizes open communication, collaboration, career advancement, and meaningful employee experiences designed to empower individuals at every level of the organization. From ongoing learning opportunities and mentorship programs to team-focused initiatives and community involvement, Brilliant continues to invest in creating an environment where employees can thrive professionally and personally.
Receiving this recognition for the twelfth year in a row reflects the dedication of Brilliant’s team and leadership to building a workplace rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.
With more than 25 years of experience evaluating workplace excellence, NABR’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program continues to recognize organizations that elevate workplace culture, champion employee wellbeing, and lead with purpose in their industries and communities.
For more information about the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® program, visit www.thebestandbrightest.com. To learn more about Brilliant, visit brilliantfs.com.
About Brilliant
Brilliant is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that provides direct-hire and contract staffing services in accounting, finance, technology, and business operations serving businesses across the continental U.S.
Our specialized accounting and finance teams provide high-quality talent for businesses seeking expert consultants or permanent staff in areas such as accounting, finance, audit, tax, treasury, and financial systems. Leveraging our extensive network and resources, we provide tailored staffing solutions that align with our clients’ specific needs. Many of our team members are seasoned professionals with backgrounds in the audit and accounting space, bringing unmatched market expertise and insight.
In the technology space, we specialize in matching top talent with businesses in need of expertise in data analytics and data science, machine learning, AI, application development, IT security, project management and IT infrastructure. Our deep industry knowledge enables us to deliver tailored solutions that help our clients adapt to the changing digital landscape.
Our business operations practice provides organizations with skilled talent in human resources, talent acquisition, supply chain, procurement, logistics, marketing, project management, administrative and operations support, and customer service. By aligning specialized professionals with each company’s needs, we help ensure that core business functions continue to run efficiently and effectively.
Since our inception in 2009, we have been recognized on leading industry lists, including Forbes America’s Best Professional & Executive Recruiting Firms, Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 (No. 1 in 2015) and Staffing Industry Analysts Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms. Our achievements also include honors such as ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent and Client, Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work South Florida and Best & Brightest Companies to Work For®.
We’re committed to creating a collaborative environment for our team that thrives on innovation, passion and dedication within our fast-paced culture. We aim to make a meaningful impact in the accounting, finance, technology, and business operations spaces while helping our clients and candidates achieve their goals. From empowering our talent to fostering strong partnerships, everything we do is driven by our mission of making people’s lives better.
Media Contact:
Ariana Handorf
Marketing Manager
Brilliant®
312.582.1803
