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HartfordBusiness.com | March 6, 2023 | Hartford Business Journal 25 Large Cos. United Way of Connecticut Ranked 16th S ince 1974, the United Way of Connecticut has been helping people find and access health and human services, including food, shelter and other basic necessities. The nonprofit also responds to weather emergencies, national disasters and personal crises. Employee Benefits: Pays 87% of medical and 88% of dental benefits for employees and, The Lockwood Group Ranked 15th T he Lockwood Group provides communications services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. More than one-third of its staff hold science or medical degrees and most work from where they live. Employee Benefits: Pays 75% of medical and 50% of vision and dental insurance for full- time employees and 50% for dependents in all three areas. Matches up to 5% of employee contributions to 401(k) plan. Employee Recognition: RISE is a peer-to-peer recognition award program allowing team members to nominate individuals or groups. A Brag Book at the company's annual event shows off-client accolades. Team members get cards on employee recognition day and birthdays, and other milestones are acknowledged on homepage and at start of agency calls. Fun & Relaxation: Hosts happy hours in the summer and fall and holiday parties in cities with large concentrations of team members, including in Stamford. Also has annual Halloween costume and holiday ugly sweater contests. The Lockwood Group CT Main Office: Stamford Industry: Consulting Website: www.thelockwoodgrp.com Top Local Executive: Alan Banner, President & Chief Operating Officer correspondingly, 76% and 78% for dependents. Gives employees eight hours of personal time off to volunteer at charities of their choice and four hours of personal time during the employee's birthday month. Trophy Case: Received the National Crisis Contact Center of Excellence award from the American Association of Suicidology. Fun & Relaxation: Staff holiday celebrations include Eat Your Greens Bar for St. Patrick's Day, Juneteenth movie recommendations and snack packs and pride celebration cookies. DEI Efforts: Provides Racial Equity Institute's Groundwater Training and racial equity discussions with staff. Has a pride committee (LGBTQ network) and DEI task force. United Way of Connecticut Headquarters: Rocky Hill Industry: Nonprofit Website: www.ctunitedway.org Top Executive: Lisa Tepper Bates, President & CEO THE FUTURE of DOWNTOWN HARTFORD THE SOCIETY ROOM TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL Presents Featuring FOR TICKETS GO TO HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM/HBJ-EVENTS