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HAHARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 18, 2024 7 SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) | BEST PLACES TO WORK Reach Your Technology Goals I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y & D I G I T A L M A R K E T I N G w w w . t h e w a l k e r g r o u p . c o m It's the people that make us GO. Congratulations to all of this year's winners. Hartford | Atlanta | GO-agency.com | 860.232.6700 A MARKETING AGENCY 6 GO Agency HEADQUARTERS: Hartford INDUSTRY: Advertising/Marketing/PR WEBSITE: www.go-agency.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Chad Turner, CEO G O Agency is a full-service marketing and communica- tions business based in Hartford and Atlanta. Services include branding, video, content mar- keting, UX design and websites, photography and advertising. Employee Benefits: Covers 100% of healthcare costs and short-term disability starting the first day of the month after hire. Offers 401(k) after 30 days with retirement training. Offers unlimited paid time off, 13 holidays, fully paid paternity and maternity leave, wedding anniversary time off, and encourages mental health days. Telecommuting: Prioritizes engagement with remote workers (67% of employees telecommute, previously 27% before pandemic). Virtual coffee and learning sessions, on-camera communications plat- forms, support with home-office es- sentials like monitors and lighting. Work/Life Balance: Employees working more than 35 to 40 hours per week are flagged, and resourc- es are provided to help manage their workload. Dog-friendly office, and parents can occasion- ally bring children to work and manage their extracurricular activities whenever required. New parents can modify their schedule upon return to meet needs. Partnerships: Long-standing relationship with University of Hartford for recruitment, intern- ships and mentorships. 7 The Walker Group HEADQUARTERS: Farmington INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.thewalkergroup.com TOP EXECUTIVES: Jessica Rich & Todd Bailey, Co-CEOs F ounded in 1986, e Walker Group is an IT digital market- ing consulting firm. It is a Perpetual Purpose Trust-owned company and a registered Benefit Corporation. Core Values: Core values of integ- rity, long-term relationships, high quality service, accountability and stewardship have been converted by employees into a culture guide outlining a set of behaviors they expect from one another. Employee Recognition: Awards and cash prizes are distributed at company meetings. Birthdays and life events are marked with parties, lunches and gifts. Gifts of $100 per year worked are given for anniversaries. Fun & Relaxation: Spirit days, scavenger hunts, nacho bars, es- cape rooms, ax-throwing and boat rides are among activities, along with outings to Yard Goats games.