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HartfordBusiness.com | March 6, 2023 | Hartford Business Journal 23 Large Cos. UHY LLP Ranked 10th U HY LLP is one of the nation's largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services primarily in the middle market. Employee Recognition: Hosts deadline-filing celebrations on April 15 and Oct. 15, and out- of-office gatherings to observe achievements. It also uses the web-based platform Celebrate US. Special packages and cards and monthly birthday cakes are presented. DEI Efforts: Participates as a sponsor and speaker in initiatives aimed at attracting minority high school students to consider accounting as a career. Supports minorities through college and university programs with scholarships. WISE is a program encouraging collaboration and management training designed to propel and support woman leaders. DEI training for employees is required. Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP Ranked 11th H inckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is a regional law firm offering a range of services in construction, corporate, litigation, real estate and trusts and estates to regional, national and international clients. Employee Benefits: Pays for 80% of medical benefits for employees and dependents as of first day of hire. Covers 20% vision and dental and offers voluntary benefits like cancer, accident and pet insurance. Employees in wellness programs get discounts. Employees are allowed time off for voting (up to two hours). "Ramp- up" time is offered when employee is returning after a birth to work a percentage of their hours. DEI Efforts: Scholarship created for students of color at Georgetown University. Participates in minority job fairs like UConn's Cultural Diversity Initiative Job Fair. Has a supplier diversity program whereby it purchases from minority- owned companies. Fun & Relaxation: Summer outing, staff from each office enjoy escape room event, dinner and dessert, adult coloring books and crosswords in kitchen. Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP CT Main Office: Hartford Industry: Legal Website: www.hinckleyallen.com Top Local Executive: Thomas S. Marrion, Partner Fun & Relaxation: National Accounting Day is observed on Nov. 9. Employees enjoy ice cream socials, happy hours, ethnic food lunches and other events. UHY LLP CT Main Office: Farmington Industry: Accounting Website: www.uhy-us.com Top Local Executive: John Salemi, Partner NBT Bank Ranked 8th N BT Bank offers personal and business banking as well as wealth management services at 140 locations in seven states. It has approximately 165 employees and $20 billion in loans. Employee Benefits: Pays full maternity and paternity leave; offers $1,500 to assist with expenses and development opportunities. The Women's Network and Black Employees Network similarly champion an inclusive work environment and open up professional growth opportunities for these groups. Fun & Relaxation: Clubs We Love, including Garden Club, utilizes technology to keep employees connected on topics of interest. In-person events include BBQs, a fall celebration and pumpkin painting. Comcast CT Main Office: Berlin Industry: Telecommunications Website: www.corporate.comcast.com Top Local Executive: Carolyne Hannan, Regional Senior Vice President related to adopting a child; travel benefit in medical plan covers services with state limitations on access to abortion and gender affirmation services. Employee Recognition: Awards "officer" titles to employees who have made significant contributions to the company's success. Annually recognizes top-performing retail teams for sales and service excellence. DEI Efforts: Added full- time diversity chief in 2022. Implementing data-driven framework to recruit, hire, develop and retain employees that represent diverse communities. NBT Bank CT Main Office: West Hartford Industry: Banking Website: www.nbtbank.com Top Local Executive: Andreas Kapetanopoulos, Regional President Comcast Ranked 9th C omcast is a telecommunications conglomerate that offers cable and internet services. Employee Recognition: Xchange, a social media platform, allows employees to give and receive recognition and celebrate service anniversaries. Employees celebrating milestones get a thank you letter from vice presidents as well as a Comcast engraved Yeti. Quarterly, a peer-to-peer program recognizes outstanding work that supports their customer and employee experience. DEI Initiatives: MyAbilities creates a safe environment and empowers people with disabilities and their allies through increased exposure, leadership, mentoring