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www.HartfordBusiness.com • March 4, 2019 • Hartford Business Journal 31 www.HartfordBusiness.com • March 4, 2019 • Hartford Business Journal 31 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Large Cos. Team culture a hit at Consigli Construction By John Stearns Special to the Hartford Business Journal A former college athlete, Dan McConaghy values the exceptional teamwork he's experiencing at Consigli Construction Co. Inc. "From the outside looking in, when I used to compete with Consigli, it was very clear to me that there was a singular purpose and drive within this company," said McConaghy, who joined Consigli a few months ago as Hartford- based district area manager for South- ern New England, overseeing Connecti- cut and Rhode Island. "That really only can happen, and the success can hap- pen, through outstanding teamwork." That culture was attractive to McConaghy, who played baseball at Harvard University, where he knew Anthony Consigli, who played football there and today is the company's CEO. The two stayed in touch after Harvard while McConaghy spent 29 years at Gilbane Building Co., then about three years at Corvias Group before joining Consigli in 2018. Consigli was among the few places he con- sidered when returning to construction, primarily be- cause of Anthony Consigli and his brother, Matthew, company presi- dent, fourth-generation leaders of the company founded in 1905. "Their leadership and what they built and created here is very well-known in the industry," McConaghy said. McConaghy now experiences that culture from the inside, what he calls a unique employee dedication to help- ing do the right thing for colleagues, clients and subcontractors. "That environment is really invigo- rating and really makes for a unique and great place to work," he said. "That selfless attitude, to me, is pervasive in this culture and really distinguishes it from others." Further fueling that culture is a new employee stock ownership program Consigli started last year for its rough- ly 1,000 U.S. employees. "For me, not having been part of (an ESOP) in any prior employment, it was just an added feature that made it that much more interesting to come to work here," McConaghy said. Other benefits/perks include a 401(k) with the firm matching 50 percent of contributions up to 8 percent of weekly salary, 529 college savings plan, tuition reimbursement, free health plan with participation in Consigli's wellness pro- gram, a paid-time-off day for community service, and half-day Fridays every other Friday between Memorial and Labor days, according to the company's Best Places to Work survey. In Hartford, Con- sigli has held its annual holiday party at The Bushnell, including a performance by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. New this year, Consigli added an extra holiday off and, to offer more flexibility, introduced a floating holiday schedule in which employees can choose up to three of their holidays. Employees and their families also volunteer for causes like Camp Courant and the company recognizes employee performance through awards and posts by the CEO on the company intranet. Consigli Construction Co. Inc. CT headquarters: Hartford Industry: Construction Website: www.consigli.com Twitter: @Consigli1905 Top CT executive: Michael D. Walker, Director of Conneticut RANKED 3 RD Consigli coworkers attend the company's annual meeting at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Barnum Financial Group B arnum Financial Group pro- vides investment and risk-manage- ment products and services for individuals as well as small businesses. Employee Bo- nuses: Offers an- nual discretion- ary bonuses tied to a professional performance- development rating scale. Also offers incentive bonuses to advi- sors and some associate teams. Employee Benefits: Provides in- house literacy programs and personal consultation, as well as advice from its 300 advisors to help associates create their re- tirement plans. Employee Recognition: Hosts an annual awards banquet that honors suc- cessful advisors and highlights administrative associates who have gone above and beyond. Fun & Relaxation: Funds recogni- tion conference trips as well as "Fun in the Sun" vacations to sales associ- ates who meet certain goals. Hinckley Allen H inckley Allen is a multi- service law firm offering a range of legal services and business advice to regional, national and international clients. Employee Benefits: Em- ployees receive companywide recognition and gifts on mile- stone anniver- saries, including a monetary gift and something employees can display. Employees also get all sorts of small thank-you gifts throughout the year — raffle prizes, gift certificates for Butterball turkeys for Thanksgiving, and spot bonuses for a job well done. Fun and Re- laxation: Hosts monthly lunch socials to encour- age camaraderie. Employees often coordinate fun things to do with cowork- ers outside of work, including a summer staff event, which recently included a scavenger hunt and food and drinks. Leadership Training: Identifies potential leaders within the firm and provides them with mentors and challenging projects. CT headquarters: Hartford Industry: Legal Website: www.hinckleyallen.com Twitter: @HinckleyAllen Top CT executive: Thomas S. Marrion, Partner Headquarters: Shelton Industry: Financial services Website: www. barnumfinancialgroup.com Top Executive: Paul Blanco, Founder & CEO RANKED 4 TH RANKED 5 TH

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