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32 Hartford Business Journal • March 4, 2019 • www.HartfordBusiness.com 32 Hartford Business Journal • March 4, 2019 • www.HartfordBusiness.com BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Large Cos. Inspira Marketing Group I nspira Mar- keting is an experiential marketing agen- cy that helps companies con- nect people with brands through live events, pop- up retail experi- ences, sampling, and social-media campaigns. Employee Bonuses: Inspira Incentive Trip rewards the company for reaching its annual fiscal goals. The team heads off for a week- end of fun at a tropical location. Past destinations have included Cancun, St. Thomas and Jamaica. Employee Benefits: Allows for un- limited paid time off. Employee Recognition: After five years with the agency, Inspira will fulfill an employee's per- sonal passion by sending them on a sabbatical. Fun & Relax- ation: Hosts holi- day and seasonal parties including a Halloween party, summer soiree and more. Inspira's of- fice includes a fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee and beverages, massage chairs, pingpong table, outdoor patio, fitness facility on-site, and a wellness room. Office also includes a full bar stocked with DIAGEO spirits and Guin- ness on tap. Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP C itrin Cooper- man is an accounting, tax and consult- ing firm serving companies and high-net-worth individuals with offices through- out the Northeast. Employee Ben- efits: Generous maternity leave — staff who have been with the firm over one year get 4 weeks paid, over 2 years is 8 weeks paid, and over 4 years is 12 weeks paid. Employee Bonuses: Employees who pass the CPA exam earn a bonus. Fun & Relaxation: Allows Friday early dismissals during the summer, provides employees massage chairs during busy season, and has a "Dress for your Day" dress code policy, which allows employees to wear jeans every day. Citrin also hosts fun social events, including happy hours, picnics, a holiday party, various runs/ walks, holiday potluck and other activities. Training: For professional develop- ment, Citrin provides a discount on study materials for the CPA exam and paid time off to take the exams. Community Service: The firm gives employees paid time off to volunteer in the community. CT headquarters: Norwalk Industry: Accounting Website: www.citrincooperman.com Twitter: @citrincooperman Top CT executive: Mark Fagan, Managing Partner Headquarters: Norwalk Industry: Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing Website: www.inspiramarketing.com Twitter: Inspira_Mktg Top Executive: Jeffrey Snyder, Chief Inspiration Officer RANKED 6 TH RANKED 7 TH CDW Government LLC C DW is a tech- nology provider to business, govern- ment, education and healthcare organizations in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Employee Benefits: Offers profit-sharing and employee stock ownership plans. Employee Bo- nuses: Periodically offers long-term incentives in the form of stock grants to coworkers in boon years. Employee Recognition: Recognizes a coworker of the month as well as employee anniversaries. Fun & Relaxation: Allows for paid sabbaticals and casual dress on Fridays. Also fo- cuses on work-life balance and pro- vides flexibility to coworkers. Training: Job shadow- ing is practiced frequently within multiple departments/functions. Trophy Case: Ranked No. 189 on Fortune 500 List; ranked No. 137 on Forbes' America's Best Employers List; Glassdoor's 2018 Best Places to Work Employees' Choice list of top large companies. OneDigital Health and Benefits O neDigital Health and Ben- efits is an employ- ee-benefits firm. Employee Bonuses: Every payday corporate hosts a breakfast for employees. Employee Recognition: Hosts two award banquets per year (one for sales and one for client services) that in- cludes a dress-up, sit-down dinner with a full-on awards ceremony highlighting specific achievements for individuals. Fun & Relaxation: Has an open office layout, with fun collaborative meeting spaces and common areas that allow employees to take breaks, including a few private rooms that allow for a men- tal break, medita- tion or just a quiet moment. Healthy Living: Has a constant supply of healthy, fun snacks stocked in the kitchen area to keep employ- ees fueled and focused. Also hosts office-wide fitness challenges and organizes after-work group fitness classes in the office with a professional, certified trainer. Trophy Case: Named to the Inc. 5000 every year since its inception; Business Insurance Best Places to Work in 2017; Best Places to Work in Connecticut. CT headquarters: Farmington Industry: Health Care/Insurance Website: www.onedigital.com Twitter: weareonedigital Top CT executive: Emily Bailey, Managing Principal CT headquarters: Shelton Industry: Technology Website: www.cdwg.com Twitter: @CDWCorp Top CT executive: Tara Barbieri, Director, Capture RANKED 8 TH RANKED 9 TH