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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
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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.
