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BPTW 8 Hartford Business Journal • March 9, 2020 • www.HartfordBusiness.com BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Small/Medium Cos. L'Amy America L 'Amy America makes and distributes a range of eyeglass frames, including luxury, sport, children's and specialty models. Employee Benefits: The company limits overtime and meetings, and staff events are held only during work hours. Employees get monetary incentives or extra paid time off when overnight travel is required. The company pays 50% to 74% of premiums for medical, dental and life insurance. Employee Bonuses: Free eyeglass frames are a perk for all employees, including luxury brands like Nicole Miller, Champion, Sperry, Ann Tay- lor, Canali and the firm's own house brand, TLG. Recognition: An Employee of the Year is honored annually and staff members are recognized on their birthdays and work anniversaries. Fun & Relaxation: Workers are encouraged to wear costumes to work on Halloween and celebrate with co-workers on birthdays and other special occasions. Adams & Knight Inc. A dams & Knight is an inte- grated marketing agency that serves clients in con- sumer products, services, education, retail, tourism and technology. Employee Benefits: Flexible hours for school events and other fam- ily friendly policies are among the benefits enjoyed by employees, including full or partial paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child and lacta- tion facilities for nursing mothers. Fun & Relax- ation: Employees enjoy company outings, "Sum- mer Fridays" and events like chili cook-offs and Halloween costume days. Free and discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting events are offered along with free soft drinks for employees and visitors. Healthy Living: Adams & Knight provides free healthy lunches from area restaurants to employees and encourages the use of the Rails to Trails area steps from the office for walks or bike rides after lunch. Beekley Corporation F ounded as a printing company, Beekley now operates a medi- cal division that manufactures and sells products used in medical imaging and a second division that produces custom-printed products for the hospitality industry. Employee Bonuses: A profit-sharing program has historically given employ- ees a bonus of no less than 3% of their annual earnings. Recognition: The "Pathway to Platinum" reten- tion program has led to two years with zero turnover in the sales team, which has an average of 10 years of experience. Fun & Relaxation: The most re- cent mid-year company gathering featured a "murder mystery" event with hired actors. Healthy Living: Every worker gets $100 each year to enroll in wellness programs, plus additional paid time off for physicals, colonoscopies and mammogram screenings. Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity H artford Area Habitat for Humanity, affiliated with the global nonprofit, focuses on increasing homeowner- ship and access to affordable hous- ing by building, renovating and preserving homes. Employee Benefits: Habi- tat pays 100% of health insur- ance premiums and offers additional life insurance, long- term care and disability-care plans. Flexible schedules are designed to accommodate school events and family care. Fun & Relax- ation: Employees get a week-long paid holiday vacation in December. Communication: Staff members are encouraged to share their pro- files in the organization's monthly newsletter and/or biannual printed newsletter. RANKED 8 TH RANKED 9 TH RANKED 10 TH RANKED 11 TH Headquarters: Hartford Industry: Nonprofit Website: hartfordhabitat.org Top Executive : Karraine Moody, CEO Headquarters: Bristol Industry: Manufacturing Website: beekley.com Top Executives: Ayn S. LaPlant, President & CEO Headquarters: Norwalk Industry: Distribution Website: lamyamerica.com Top Executive: Stephen Rappoport, CEO Headquarters: Avon Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing Website: www.adamsknight.com Top Executive: Jill Adams, CEO