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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 24, 2025 B19 LARGE EMPLOYERS CATEGORY (200+ U.S. EMPLOYEES) | BEST PLACES TO WORK 5 THE LOCKWOOD GROUP CT HEADQUARTERS: Stamford INDUSTRY: Consulting WEBSITE: www.thelockwoodgrp.com TOP CT EXECUTIVE: Alan Banner, President & CEO T he Lockwood Group provides communications services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Employee Benefits: During their first year, employees receive 20 per- sonal days, increasing over time to a maximum of 25 days. e Lockwood 6 UHY CT HEADQUARTERS: Farmington INDUSTRY: Accounting WEBSITE: www.uhy-us.com TOP CT EXECUTIVE: John Salemi, Office Managing Director A professional services firm, UHY offers audit, tax, consulting and advisory guidance to mid- dle-market businesses. Employee Benefits: Last fall, UHY began offering unlimited personal time off with a mandatory minimum of five days to be taken. It matches half of the first 5% of an employee's contribution to the retirement plan. Group absorbs 75% of medical costs for employees and 50% for depen- dents. It pays half dental and vision expenses for both and contributes 100% toward life insurance and short- and long-term liability. Fun & Relaxation: At the start of the year, there is a meeting where ev- eryone is brought together for three days of team-building activities. Other events include a Halloween costume contest and ugly holiday sweater contest. Employee Recognition: A senior leadership team recognition pro- gram is for VP level and above, and a RISE peer-to-peer program serves other employees. At all meetings, birthdays and work anniversaries are acknowledged, with five- and 10-year milestones receiving special nods. Fun & Relaxation: Ice cream days, happy hours, catered lunches, summer picnics, pool parties and an outing to the Saratoga race track are among the fun activities employees enjoy. Welcome Sign: New hires are given a welcome basket with the option to donate its value to a charity. Employee Recognition: e com- pany uses a platform called Celebra- teU! to recognize great performanc- es and successes. Spot bonuses are given to employees going above and beyond. e UHY Spirit Award is presented annually.

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