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www.HartfordBusiness.com • December 3, 2018 • Hartford Business Journal 21 CONNECTICUT'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS 2018 2 nd PLACE | CATEGORY: 151-400 CT EMPLOYEES The SLAM Collaborative Industry: Architecture CT Headquarters: Glastonbury CT Employees: 154 W hen Glastonbury-based SLAM started its wellness program in 1994, it mainly entailed switching from donuts to bagels on casual Friday. Nearly 20 years later, SLAM's program has evolved to where the firm offers wellness semi- nars, activities, insurance incen- tives, ergonomic evaluations, screenings and healthy lifestyle information. In 2007, SLAM was awarded Wellness Coun- cils of America's Bronze level award, which has been given to firms many times its size. Employees at all five of SLAM's of- fices — in Glastonbury, Atlanta, Boston, Syracuse and Los Angeles — can access the firm's online wellness portal, health screenings and videos of wellness semi- nars. In addition, the program ensures that employees' spouses are able to take advantage of the programs, fitness subsidies and health clinics. 3 rd PLACE | CATEGORY: 151-400 CT EMPLOYEES Whitcraft LLC Industry: Manufacturing CT Headquarters: Eastford CT Employees: 360 A t Whitcraft LLC, a healthy lifestyle can translate to paid time off. That's because employees on the com- pany's health plan can earn "wellness points" for partici- pating in health screenings, com- pleting a health risk assessment and going through health coaching if they don't meet certain biometric guidelines. Those wellness points can lead to discounts on employee insur- ance contribu- tions, and can also be exchanged for rewards like gift cards or paid days off. While the program offers employees ways to end bad habits (like a smoking- cessation initiative), it also encourages them to develop new healthy ones. Throughout the year, Whitcraft holds 12 wellness challenges ranging from a "maintain or lose" weight-loss competi- tion over the holiday season, to "Five-A- Day" fruit and vegetable challenges. Our Wellness Mission: Whitcraft seeks to provide health awareness and education to support healthy employee lifestyles and to assist associates in attaining more productive personal and professional lives. We seek to improve associates' and their dependents' health in order to enhance corporate culture and provide the best employee benefi ts and the best value within our fi eld. Partners In Aerospace. Whitcraft Group is a leading manufacturer of highly-engineered precision formed, precision machined, and fabricated products. www.whitcraftgroup.com Whitcraft Group is proud to be chosen as one of Hartford's 2018 Healthiest Employers! WE'RE HIRING! Apply today