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www.HartfordBusiness.com • March 9, 2020 • Hartford Business Journal BPTW 9 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Small/Medium Cos. The Walker Group T he Walker Group provides IT and digital-marketing con- sulting services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, education, professional services and nonprofit sectors. Employee Bonuses: A day off for paid "parental leave" is available if you rescue a dog or cat from a res- cue organization or shelter. Recogni- tion: Using the Microsoft Teams communica- tion platform, employees are encouraged to give public kudos to each other on a regular basis. Every quarterly and biannual company meet- ing ends with praise and ap- preciation from employees about their colleagues. Fun & Relaxation: Team-building events include ice cream socials, nacho bars and happy hour Fridays. The company recently unveiled a new on-site lounge with games, couches and high-top tables near an atrium space with lots of natural light. Healthy Living: Staff members often take walking breaks during the workday around the company's cam- pus, and managers hold walking meet- ings with their direct reports. Viking Construction Inc. V iking Construction Inc. op- erates as a general contrac- tor in Connecticut and New York specializing in commercial and industrial projects as well as affordable-housing projects. Employee Benefits: Adoptive par- ents get assistance like reimburse- ment of agency fees, travel fees, legal assistance and paid time off before or after adoption. The company covers 100% of the cost of employee medical insur- ance deductibles and basic life insurance. Fun & Relax- ation: Company outings include an annual fishing trip and jaunts to New York City and other locales. Employees enjoy of- fice lunches, an annual employee-ap- preciation pig roast and holiday par- ties. Everyone is encouraged to leave the office by 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Training: Comprehensive programs educate workers on the firm's safety manual, used as a guide for every Viking Construction work site. Workers are continu- ally trained in the best practices in safety management. RANKED 12 TH RANKED 13 TH Headquarters: Bridgeport Industry: Construction Website: vikingconstruction.net Top Executive: Anthony Gaglio, President Headquarters: Farmington Industry: Technology Website: thewalkergroup.com Top Executive: Jessica Rich and Todd Bailey, Managing Partners 1387 Seaview Avenue • Bridgeport, CT 06607 Phone: (203) 353-0260 • Fax: (203) 353-0750 Web: vikingconstruction.net "Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." -Vince Lombardi Thank you to our dedicated team, for proving that when we work together, we win together.