Hartford Business Journal

BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Large Cos. www.HartfordBusiness.com • March 9, 2020 • Hartford Business Journal BPTW 21 Nixon Medical W ith local offices in East Hartford, Nixon Medical provides medical apparel and linens to outpatient healthcare facilities across the region. Employee Benefits: Nixon Medi- cal pays for life insurance for each employee at the rate of one time their annual salary with a maximum of $50,000. In addition, the company matches up to 3.5% annually of an employee's contributions toward retire- ment. Full-time hours are guar- anteed and there is an incentive bonus program. Recogni- tion: Excellence on the job is honored with the Associate of the Month award and all employees across the company are celebrated on Associ- ate Appreciation Day. Fun & Relaxation: The best- dressed staff members at the holiday party and Halloween cel- ebration win a prize. Workers are treated to a summer cookout with games. Community Service: Volunteer- ing opportunities include company sponsored events at the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford. Schimenti Construction Company S chimenti Construction Com- pany focuses on specialized construction projects for re- tailers, developers and restaurants, including many flagship stores. Employee Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for up to $600 a year to help pay for pre-tax benefits. The company's LifeMart discount program offers deals on technology, travel and events. Recognition: "Cheetah Factor" honorees receive a small award on their desk signed by top execu- tives. Managers also arrange ran- dom desk drops of branded goods like powerpacks, stress balls and cinch sacks, along with gifts like mugs and gift cards for special occasions. Fun & Relaxation: Bagels, muffins and croissants are provided every Friday, along with periodic lunches in the summer. Seasonal events in- clude happy hours, ice cream truck day, pies to celebrate the fall and an ugly sweater contest in winter. Communication: Multiple video boards around the offices celebrate company-wide successes, along with direct emails sent to staff members to recognize top performers. CBS a Xerox Company A technology and services company, CBS specializes in workflow solutions and office systems in the healthcare, manufacturing and legal sectors. Employee Benefits: A company con- cierge service coordinates chores like dry cleaning, meal catering, child care and car maintenance and repairs. Fun & Relax- ation: CBS hosts baby showers, holiday costume contests, baking contests and cubicle-deco- rating contests year round, and workers get free turkeys every Thanksgiving. Community Service: Employees are encouraged to volunteer and organize food and clothing drives. The company donates monthly to nonprofit groups including Hats & Gloves for Vets, Books for Kids and the Salvation Army. Benchmark Senior Living O perating 61 facilities in eight states in the North- east, Benchmark Senior Living provides assisted living, memory care and continuing care in community settings. Employee Benefits: A "company fund" offers finan- cial support to workers in time of need. Bench- mark guaran- tees minimal or no overtime, and meetings and staff-only events are limited to work hours. Recognition: Front-line work- ers are awarded Compassion- ate Caregiver recognition for going above and beyond to serve clients. Financial bonuses are given to those demonstrating corporate values in action in the workplace. Fun & Relaxation: Benchmark hosts a company-wide gala and holiday parties at facilities across the region, along with monthly, quarterly and annual recognition events. RANKED 11 TH RANKED 12 TH RANKED 13 TH RANKED 14 TH Headquarters: Wethersfield Industry: Technology Website: cbs-gisx.com Top Executives: Jay Cartisano, President CT Headquarters: East Hartford Industry: Healthcare — Provider Website: nixonmedical.com Top Executive: Jason Berstein, President Headquarters: West Waltham, Mass. Industry: Healthcare Website: Benchmarkseniorliving.com Top Executives: Tom Grape, Chairman & CEO Headquarters: Ridgefield Industry: Construction Website: www.schimenti.com Top Executive: Matthew C. Schimenti, President

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