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B4 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 9, 2026 BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES) 2 OLSEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES HEADQUARTERS: Berlin INDUSTRY: Construction WEBSITE: www.olsencs.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Nick Olsen, President 3 SYSTEMS INTEGRATION HEADQUARTERS: Wallingford INDUSTRY: Technology WEBSITE: www.sys-int.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Ed Rodham, President F ounded in 2000 by Robert Olsen and now led by his son, Nick Olsen, the construction man- agement, general contracting and design-build firm has completed more than $900 million in projects. Its clients include Fortune 100 com- panies, health care institutions and community-focused developments. Trophy Case: Olsen was Hartford Business Journal's 2025 Best Places to Work overall winner in the small/me- dium-sized business category. Employee Benefits: Olsen provides full maternity leave and 90% medi- S ystems Integration Inc. has operat- ed as an IT services firm for more than 30 years, providing technol- ogy support and systems integration for business clients in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Giving Back: Employees are commu- nity volunteers with CT Foodshare. Good Times: Team outings include Hartford Wolfpack and Yard Goats games. Free Lunch Fridays are en- joyed by staff. Milestone Celebrations: Work anni- versaries are celebrated at the annual holiday party with gifts and a speech cal, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents. It also has a formal profit-sharing plan and provides unlimited time off. Good Times: Employees attend sporting events and company retreats and are also given the option to take time to do what they think is fun. Employee Recognition: Safety awards are issued through bonuses and other incentives. High achieving employees are rewarded with time off as the com- pany does not track attendance. Milestone Celebrations: Birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated with cards, gifts and lunch outings. from the management team. Employee Recognition: At the quar- terly service awards, project comple- tion bonuses are presented as well as customer satisfaction recognitions. Teamwork and commitment to service excellence are rewarded with bonuses or gift cards. Days Off: Employees receive five paid sick days and five paid personal days each year, along with vacation time that increases based on years of service. Total paid time off tops out at 32 days for employees with 10 or more years at the company. Staying Connected: About 30% of employees work from home a few days per week and use Microsoft Teams for daily communication.