Zuckerman Investment Group recognizes its employees quarterly for outstanding work performance. Employees celebrate with a toast when colleagues pass certification exams and enjoy annual summer outings, such as going to a Cubs baseball game. Employees are allowed to work in different departments and expand their knowledge at the firm. Every person gets to work with and be mentored by the CEO. Employees receive birthday lunches at the office and enjoy happy hour. The firm allows for employees to have the flexibility to decide what projects to work on based on their passions and to choose the direction of their career path.