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B6 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 24, 2025 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 7 COOPERATIVE SYSTEMS HEADQUARTERS: Windsor INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.coopsys.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Scott Spatz, President F ounded in 1993, Cooperative Sys- tems offers managed IT services to small and midsize businesses in New England and nationwide. Core Values: e company defines its values as: Personable, adaptable, ac- countable and dedicated to success. Employee Benefits: Cooperative Sys- tems pays 100% of medical costs for employees and 50% for dependents. It also offers up to $2,000 annually for ongoing education and certifications. JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM! APPLY AT COOPSYS.COM/CAREER-OPPORTUNITIES 12 12 12 A M O N G T H E B E S T FOR 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS! S aisystems International Inc. is a consulting firm that provides technology services to ma- jor Fortune 100 companies in the healthcare, finance, manufacturing and retail industries. Core Values: e company em- phasizes its values: Responsibility, excellence, seva (be of service), unity and dharma (demonstrate integrity, Vacation days start at 18 in the first year, increasing incrementally to 28 days by years 10-plus. Health & Fitness: e break room is filled with free healthy snacks, and lunch is catered each month. e workplace has facilities to promote exercise and fitness, and gym mem- berships are also provided. Welcome Signs: On their first day, employees are presented a welcome kit full of branded swag. eir direct manager takes them to lunch at a restaurant of their choice. Employee Recognition: Achieve- ments are celebrated through internal communication channels and news- letters. e company hosts dinners to celebrate work anniversaries. responsibility and accountability). Fun & Relaxation: Employees at Saisystems enjoy outings and picnics, holiday parties and community ser- vice group projects. Employee Recognition: Every month, peers nominate individuals they feel make outstanding contri- butions. Recipients are presented awards, gift cards and certificates. DEI Efforts: Its recruitment strategy includes partnerships with organiza- tions, universities and job fairs that focus on diverse, underrepresented groups. e company has an inclusive culture employee resource mentor- ship program. Training topics include unconscious bias, cultural competen- cy, inclusive leadership and under- standing different perspectives. 8 SAISYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. HEADQUARTERS: Shelton INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: saisystems.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani, CEO