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B2 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 9, 2026 MEET CT'S 2026 BEST PLACES TO WORK W orkforce pressures remain a defining issue for Connecticut employers, even as hiring conditions have stabilized compared with the height of the post-pandem- ic labor crunch. At the same time, competition for skilled workers continues, pushing companies to refine how they recruit, support and retain employees — from benefit design to workplace flexibility and culture. Today, we reveal the 2026 Best Places to Work in Connecticut, recognizing 38 employ- ers whose workplace practices stood out based on employee surveys and an independent evaluation process. is year's winners were again vetted, chosen and ranked by Workforce Research Group, a third-party research firm led by President Peter Burke. In addition to selecting the honorees, the firm provided survey data highlighting com- mon practices among the state's top workplaces. Among this year's winners: • 68% offer an employer match or other formal contribution to employees' retirement sav- ings plans; • 100% coordinate fun activities for employ- ees, and all have structured systems for recognizing employee achievements; • On average, they cover about 82% of health insurance premium costs for employees and 66% for dependents; • On average, 35% of employees work remotely. Beyond benefits, survey responses show strong employee sentiment among the win- ning companies. Among workers surveyed: • 93% said they are enthusiastic about their work; • 92% said they are satisfied with their organi- zation; • 94% said they would endorse their employer; • 94% said they find purpose in their work; • 85% said they have fun at work. While this special section celebrates this year's honorees, it is also intended as a practi- cal guide for other employers seeking ways to build engaged, resilient workforces. We hope you find it informative. Greg Bordonaro Editor Windsor | East Windsor | South Windsor | Bloomfield | Granby | Suffield windsorfederal.com Congratulations to all the 2026 Best Places to Work honorees! We are inspired by your dedication to fostering positive, supportive workplaces where your employees - and our communities - can thrive. Where You Work Matters Access Health CT ....................................................................................B18 ADNET Technologies LLC .........................................................B19 AdvanceCT ........................................................................................................B9 Birk Manufacturing Inc. ............................................................B15 Bradley, Foster & Sargent ......................................................B8 Child Health and Development Institute ......B6 Connecticut Wealth Management LLC ..............B6 Consigli Construction Co. INC. ......................................B23 Cooperative Systems ........................................................................B7 Downes Construction ..................................................................B12 Edward Jones .............................................................................................B25 Flow Tech Inc. .............................................................................................B7 Gfeller Laurie LLP ..............................................................................B17 GO Agency .........................................................................................................B8 Habitat for Humanity North Central CT ........B10 HAI Group ..........................................................................................................B10 Hinckley Allen ...........................................................................................B22 HNTB ..........................................................................................................................B21 Inspira ......................................................................................................................B15 Johnson Brunetti .................................................................................B12 The Lockwood Group .....................................................................B26 Mintz + Hoke ..................................................................................................B9 MJ Daly LLC .....................................................................................................B13 NBT Bank .............................................................................................................B25 Olsen Construction Services ...........................................B4 Omnica Wealth ..........................................................................................B5 OneDigital .........................................................................................................B22 PEPCO ......................................................................................................................B17 Pullman & Comley LLC ...................................................................B18 Reid & Riege P.C. ........................................................................................B13 Robinson+Cole..........................................................................................B21 Saisystems ..........................................................................................................B5 Systems Integration ...........................................................................B4 Telyon .......................................................................................................................B6 Turnkey ..................................................................................................................B3 UHY ...............................................................................................................................B23 USA Waste & Recycling .................................................................B26 VHB ...............................................................................................................................B20 CONTENTS