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6 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 18, 2024 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Headquartered and Solving CT's Complex Business Problems with Technology Since 1987 One of CT's Best Places to Work 2018-2024 Headquartered and Solving CT's Complex Business Problems with Technology Since 1987 One of CT's Best Places to Work 2018-2024 Headquartered and Solving CT's Complex Business Problems with Technology Since 1987 One of CT's Best Places to Work 2018-2024 4 Saisystems International HEADQUARTERS: Shelton INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.saisystems.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani, CEO S aisystems International, cel- ebrating 36 years in business, is a minority- and women-owned technology and healthcare ser- vices firm. Demographics: 40% of employees are millennials; 60% are women in leadership roles. Currently, 50% of employees telecommute, up from 35% prior to the pandemic. Employee Recognition: Core Values Nomination Program lets peers recognize each other for displaying company values; Hosts Annual Service Awards; birthdays and anniversary milestones are celebrated with monthly person- alized card distribution. Fun & Relaxation: Annual Diwali celebration, holiday parties, hap- py hours. Core Values: Respect, excellence, seva (selfless service), unity and dharma (accountability). Company Model: Uses an entre- preneurial operating system model, which holds every employee ac- countable for their role and success. 5 Habitat for Humanity NORTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT HEADQUARTERS: Hartford INDUSTRY: Nonprofit WEBSITE: www.hartfordhabitat.org TOP EXECUTIVE: Karraine Moody, CEO H abitat for Humanit y-North Central Connecticut is part of a global nonprofit that focuses on increasing homeownership opportunities by helping rebuild, renovate and preserve homes and accelerate and broaden ac- cess to affordable housing. Employee Benefits: Pays for medical for full-time employees and dependents at 100% and 74%, respectively; 25% contri- bution for dental insurance on both; 100% coverage on life insurance and flexible spending plans. In addition, provides one week off for holiday shutdown, and one week off for summer shutdown. Employee Recognition: Employees receive cards and gift cards for birth- days. Staff achievements and work anniversaries are acknowledged. Fun & Relaxation: Provides staff outings and lunches and a holiday party to build camaraderie. Telecommuting: 50% of staff cur- rently work from home, the same percentage as before the pandemic. DEI: Employees and managers attend culture and diversity classes and have meetings regarding how to provide a better work environment.