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HartfordBusiness.com | February 22, 2021 | Hartford Business Journal 7 Passion. Energy. Commitment. Growth. We are OneDigital. Helping businesses across the state maximize their benefits programs, contain costs and unleash the potential of their employees. 195 Scott Swamp Road, Suite 100, Farmington, CT 06032 www.onedigital.com Healthy Living: Offers virtual yoga and mindfulness sessions and a fitness and activity challenge. Trophy Case: 2019 GNEMSDC Supplier of the Year; 2018 to 2020 Best Places to Work in CT; 2008 to 2020 Top Tech Company from the CT Technology Council. Saisystems International The Walker Group Gfeller Laurie LLP Saisystems International CT Headquarters: Shelton Industry: Technology Website: www.saisystems.com Top CT Executive: Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani, CEO The Walker Group CT Headquarters: Farmington Industry: Technology Website: www.thewalkergroup.com Top CT Executive: Jessica Rich & Todd Bailey, Managing Partners Gfeller Laurie LLP CT Headquarters: West Hartford Industry: Legal Website: www.gllawgroup.com Top CT Executive: Robert D. Laurie, Partner S aisystems International is a technology and health company. Employee Engagement: Saisystems believes role modeling is a powerful tool -- its leaders learn the company's culture, live it and teach it by example and storytelling. Cultural diversity is evident as well as transparent communication and taking an interest in employees' perspectives. All are crucial to fueling employee engagement. COVID Response: Deep cleaning of the office on a daily basis. Employee Recognition: Rewards & Recognition is a monthly program where the top performers in each category are recognized by the organization and receive a certificate. Fun & Relaxation: Saisystems offers a variety of engagement activities and safe events (virtual and outdoors). The company also holds community service events for local shelters and places in need. As part of that, Saisystems donates 25% of annual profits to charitable organizations. G feller Laurie represents clients in complex litigation spanning a variety of business markets and jurisdictions, both nationally and internationally. Employee Benefits: Fully or partially paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child. The firm also offers AFLAC supplemental insurance to employees. An additional bonus is 13 paid holidays a year when most companies offer fewer than 10. COVID Response: As part of its mitigation efforts, the firm limited the number of employees in the office at any one time. To that end, it developed a rotating work-from- RANKED 5 TH RANKED 7 TH RANKED 6 TH home schedule for administrative staff and requires attorneys to sign up for days they need to be in the office with a limit on the number of attorneys in the office. Fun & Relaxation: Dress code every day is jeans. Healthy Living: Offers productivity or time management workshops, seminars or classes. Trophy Case: Hartford Business Journal 2021 Best Place To Work. T he Walker Group provides IT solutions and support. Employee Benefits: In addition to paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, the firm offers a day off for "paid parental leave" to rescue a dog or cat from a shelter. COVID Response: Created "quaranTEAMs" for cross- departmental groups to connect in video calls to check in, lift each other's spirits, and brainstorm on creative ideas. Employee Recognition: Uses Microsoft Teams as its communication platform internally and encourages everyone to give public kudos. The firm also recognizes work anniversaries, birthdays, and life events. Fun & Relaxation: The Walker Group does ice cream socials, nacho bars, happy hour Fridays, etc. Usually these events are held in the "employee lounge" where employees can sit on couches or at high-top tables. Healthy Living: Employees often take a "walking break" and do a lap or two around campus. Managers hold "walking meetings" to connect with their direct reports. Trophy Case: Received the Nancy P. Roberts award (2015) from the CT Council for Philanthropy for its work in the community. Small/Medium Cos. Small/Medium Cos.