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SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) | BEST PLACES TO WORK HAHARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 18, 2024 15 ADNET's work wouldn't be possible without over 70 passionate, highly-skilled team members who deliver human-centered IT services and 24x7x365 support. The secret to our success will always be the trusted experts who dedicate themselves to helping our clients. thinkADNET.com Partner of choice | Best place to work Congratulations to our team on being named a Best Place to Work in CT for 11 years! Managed IT | Cloud | Cybersecurity | Voice Custom Application Development | Digital Transformation | Video Surveillance 25 Associated Construction Co. HEADQUARTERS: Hartford INDUSTRY: Construction WEBSITE: www.accgc.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Joseph Jankowski, President F ounded in 1942, Associated Construction Co. supports owners, developers and institu- tions on commercial projects from design phase to construction, acting as construction manager, general manager or owner's repre- sentative. Core Values: Safety is the firm's top priority: One voice, one team, unwavering integrity and respect, we win when everyone wins are the company's core values. Employee Recognition: Company provides annual merit pay increas- es, annual bonus structure/incen- tive evaluation and additional spot bonuses. Birthdays and anniversa- ries are put on companywide blasts and social media posts. Fun & Relaxation: Company has potluck lunches/dinners, holiday parties, seasonal outings, contests and prizes. Survey Says: Data from a survey was used to develop a compre- hensive Skill Set Development Plan centered around career development. Employee Benefits: Starting 30 days after hire, the company pays for 50% of medical costs for em- ployees and dependents. 24 ADNET Technologies LLC HEADQUARTERS: Rocky Hill INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.thinkadnet.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Lynette Maffei, President A DNET Technologies LLC, founded in 1991, is an IT management and cybersecurity firm with offices in Rocky Hill and Albany, New York. Core Values: Core values are pas- sion, integrity, focus, professional- ism and accountability. Employee Benefits: Company pays 83% of healthcare costs for employees and 62% for depen- dents; also covers 50% of dental and vision for both. Options include pet, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance. Employee Recognition: At quarterly People's Choice Awards, employees are honored by team- mates. A leadership award is given to a person who works above and beyond. Recognition is provid- ed to employees in the different teams based on high client satis- faction scores. Fun & Relaxation: Happy hours, sports, video gaming, virtual reali- ty are among fun activities. Survey Says: Feedback led to creation of Unlimited Responsi- ble Time Off (FTO) policy, added healthcare options, training and certification program and flexible schedules. Telecommuting: All employees work from home. Before COVID, it was 25%. 26 SIMPSON Healthcare HEADQUARTERS: Old Lyme INDUSTRY: Advertising/Marketing/PR WEBSITE: www.simpsonhealthcare.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Kelly Angelini, Owner S IMPSON Healthcare is a scientific communications agency that provides the pharma- ceutical, biotechnology, medical diagnostic and device industries with a range of overall marketing strategies. Employee Benefits: SIMPSON contributes 100% of medical and dental coverage for employees, and 50% coverage for dependents. It also gives a 100% match up to 6% of annual earnings in 401(k) plans. Company partially pays for maternity and paternity leaves, of- fers 21 holiday days and a person- al floating holiday, provides sti- pends for work-from-home space and allows flexible schedules. Employee Recognition: At bi- weekly, company connect meet- ings, yearly anniversaries and wins are recognized. Employees with 10 or 20 years of service are given financial awards. Fun & Relaxation: SIMPSON organizes a weekly journal club. Each week, there is a 90-minute pause to allow employees to enjoy personal, fun time.