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14 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 18, 2024 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Hartford New Haven Farmington rrlawpc.com Thomas R. Kasper President (860) 240-1084 tkasper@rrlawpc.com We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Connecticut. Congratulations and thank you to our attorneys and professional staff! 21 Access Health CT HEADQUARTERS: Hartford INDUSTRY: Health Insurance Exchange WEBSITE: www.accesshealthct.com TOP EXECUTIVE: James Michel, CEO A ccess Health CT is a health insurance exchange that provides access to insurance and insurance-related products. e organization is focused on reduc- ing the uninsured rate and health disparities in the state. Employee Benefits: Access Health pays 95% of medical cov- erage for employees and depen- dents; 100% vision for both; and 100% dental for employees and 82% for dependents. Employees have short- and long-term disabil- ity costs covered at 100%. Employee Recognition: Employees recognize colleagues with "LOVE" (Living Our Values Everyday) awards. Birthdays, work anniver- saries and other milestones are ac- knowledged at weekly meetings and monthly in-person celebrations. Core Values: Authenticity, integ- rity, excellence, ownership, one team, passion are core values. Fun & Relaxation: Family re- unions are held twice per year. Other events include a holiday celebration at a local restaurant, summer gathering at Dunkin' Park in Hartford, and pumpkin and gingerbread house decorating. Demographics: Millennials com- prise 41% of the workforce, while 70% are women in leadership roles. 22 Reid + Riege P.C. HEADQUARTERS: Hartford INDUSTRY: Legal WEBSITE: www.rrlawpc.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Thomas Kasper, President F ounded in 1950, Reid & Riege P.C. is a Hartford-based law firm with various practice areas ranging from business services and commercial real estate to fi- nance and lending and nonprofits. Employee Benefits: e firm pays for 75% of medical and dental benefits for employees, and 50% for dependents. It offers fully paid maternity and paternity leave, and contributes 8% of employee com- pensation monthly to 401(k) plans. Employee Recognition: Birthdays are announced on firm's intranet website. Employees receive Dunkin' Donuts gift cards for mile- stones and a party and gifts to mark anniversaries of 20-plus years. Demographics: Twenty-three percent of workforce is made up of millennials, and 20% of leadership positions are filled by women. Fun & Relaxation: Activities include Staff Appreciation Week with bingo, raffles and themed lunches, holiday parties, and Fam- ily Day at Lake Compounce. Telecommuting: Twenty per- cent of employees telecommute, an increase from 5% before the pandemic. 23 MicroCare LLC HEADQUARTERS: New Britain INDUSTRY: Manufacturing WEBSITE: www.microcare.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Thomas Tattersall, CEO F ounded in 1983, MicroCare formulates, blends and pack- ages specialty cleaning, coating and lubricating fluids used in the manufacturing and installation of products in electronics, medical devices, fiber optics, infection prevention and metal fabricating industries. Core Values: Safety, customers, respect, innovation and teamwork are core values. Employee Benefits: Company covers 85% of medical costs for employees and dependents. Other benefits include short-term dis- ability, including maternity leave. Telecommuting: About 31% of company employees telecom- mute, which is an increase from 10% pre-COVID. Employees work on hybrid schedules and stay con- nected using FaceTime. Fun & Relaxation: Fitness and wellness programs are provided in the workplace. Events include coffee bars, an annual family picnic, and an outing at Quassy Amusement Park. Employee Training: Linke- dIn Learning monthly sessions include topics like stress manage- ment and burnout prevention. Employee Recognition: 'Shout outs' are given to employees who demonstrate core values. Posts on social platforms mark achieve- ments. Safety milestones are celebrated with luncheons.