Issue link: https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/1342636
HartfordBusiness.com | February 22, 2021 | Hartford Business Journal 11 w " AAA Northeast is innovative, creative, and genuinely cares for each and every employee. With clear direction from our leadership team, we move forward every day!" — AAA Northeast employee 2021 AAA Northeast congratulates all the winners of Hartford Business Journal Best Places to Work Awards. TO ALL OF OUR AAA NORTHEAST EMPLOYEES You are the heart and soul of our organization, helping and serving our members and communities every day. It's because of YOU that AAA Northeast is a Hartford Business Journal Best Places to Work winner! Thank you Mintz + Hoke Hooker & Holcombe Diameter Health Mintz + Hoke CT Headquarters: Avon Industry: Advertising/PR/Marketing Website: www.mintz-hoke.com Top CT Executive: Ron Perine, Principal Hooker & Holcombe CT Headquarters: Bloomfield Industry: Consulting Website: www.hhconsultants.com Top CT Executive: Richard S. Sych, President Diameter Health CT Headquarters: Farmington Industry: Technology Website: www.diameterhealth.com Top CT Executive: Eric Rosow H ooker & Holcombe crafts retirement plans to help clients' employees save for retirement. Employee Benefits: Employees who work 30-plus hours per week earn one week of sick time for each year of service, capping at 10 weeks. COVID Response: Due to the closeness of cubicles, employees were assigned days to come to the office and can trade off with a partner so distancing remains in place. Employee Recognition: Food is a big part of the firm's culture. It serves D iameter Health provides data analytics services to help healthcare customers optimize healthcare delivery effectiveness. Employee Benefits: Offers health savings accounts in which the company contributes $100 to $200 per month if an employee takes a high deductible health plan. COVID Response: Diameter Health made the decision to have its employees work 100% from home until further notice. They are currently still working from home and the company will reassess come spring/ summer 2021. Employees can voluntarily use the offices. Employee Recognition: Spot bonuses are awarded to employees who've earned an appreciation worth RANKED 17 TH RANKED 15 TH RANKED 16 TH breakfast to celebrate new hires and earned designations. Employees worked from home most of the last year and received emails to "have a snack" to celebrate teammates. Fun & Relaxation: A KARE Committee takes care of employees with breakfasts, Yard Goats games and other events. During COVID, they kept up morale with emails celebrating employees, achievements and holidays. Healthy Living: The firm typically competes in road races as part of the Health & Wellness initiatives. This year employees competed in virtual road races for the UConn and Hartford marathons. Trophy Case: 2016 - 2020: PlanAdvisor's Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisors (national); 2017 NAPA Top DC Advisor Firms (national). a bonus. Fun & Relaxation: Happy hours and virtual games. The company also has twice-a-year get-together events for a fun team-building activity and dinner. Healthy Living: Wellness workshops. There is also a health and wellness committee that provides health, wellness, mindfulness and social activities/ events. Trophy Case: Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, 2020. F or 50 years Mintz + Hoke has been one of the region's leading advertising agencies. Employee Benefits: Among other benefits, the company offers cellphone reimbursements and 20 days paid time off after one year of employment, in addition to 12 paid holidays annually. Employees are also part of a profit-sharing plan. COVID Response: Fridays in the agency always meant team happy hour in the office. This has turned virtual. Mintz & Hoke also allowed employees to bring home the equipment needed to be comfortable in working remotely. Employee Recognition: Employees receive gift cards recognizing work anniversaries, as well as spot merit gift cards for outstanding performances. Fun & Relaxation: The agency holds gatherings and celebrations to strengthen the collaborative atmosphere, including "Breakfast Wednesdays" and on-site personal development and/or stress management workshops, seminars, or classes. Healthy Living: Two days a week the company brings in a certified Pilates instructor for a lunchtime, 45-minute class for $5. This has continued virtually all year. Trophy Case: Belliringers - PR Designations. Congratulations to all of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut honorees. hhconsultants.com Your commitment to your employees' overall well-being brightens their workday throughout the year! Small/Medium Cos. Small/Medium Cos.