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BEST PLACES TO WORK | SMALL/MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 TO 199 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
F
ounded in 1987, HAI Group
provides insurance, training and
risk-management services to the
affordable housing industry nation-
wide. Its nonprofit division serves as
an industry resource, offering hous-
ing data and research.
Employee Benefits: HAI Group offers
a 6% dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match,
plus an additional 7% nonelective
contribution. e company pays 80%
of medical costs and 62% of dental
costs for employees and dependents.
S
ince 1988, Habitat for Human-
ity North Central Connecticut
has helped build, renovate and
preserve homes, aiming to broaden
access to affordable housing.
Milestone Celebrations: Birthdays
and other major life events, such as
marriages and new babies, are recog-
nized with gifts and cards. Announce-
ments are shared at staff gatherings
and trainings.
Giving Back: e company has
awarded more than $1.8 million in
affordable housing scholarships to
resident students nationwide pur-
suing higher education. Employees
receive up to three paid volunteer
days each year. HAI Group also hosts
a family through Make-A-Wish. In
December, it holds a holiday raffle —
with prizes such as TVs, grills and gift
cards — with proceeds used to buy
gifts for public housing residents.
Good Times: HAI Group pays for
meals during Food Truck Fridays, held
every other week during the summer.
Days Off: e organization has a one-
week shutdown in the summer and
another during the holidays. Employ-
ees with up to five years of service get
13 days off. at amount increases to
23 days for 15 years or more.
Giving Back: As a nonprofit, many
employees give additional time to the
mission and partner organizations.
Employee Benefits: e organiza-
tion pays 74% of medical costs for
employees and 25% for dependents.
For dental coverage, Habitat pays
25% for both and 25% vision cover-
age for employees.
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HAI
GROUP
HEADQUARTERS: Cheshire
INDUSTRY: Insurance
WEBSITE: www.haigroup.com
TOP EXECUTIVE: Ed Malaspina, President
& CEO
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NORTH CENTRAL CT
HEADQUARTERS: Hartford
INDUSTRY: Nonprofit
WEBSITE: www.hfhncc.org
TOP EXECUTIVE: Kristopher McKelvie, CEO
