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www.HartfordBusiness.com March 28, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 19 www.HartfordBusiness.com March 28, 2016 • Hartford Business Journal 19 BEST PL ACES TO WORK IN CT 2016 #8 COCC C OCC is a financial technology company that provides technology services to financial institutions throughout the Northeastern United States. It offers an integrated mobile and online banking product for financial institutions. In addition, COCC offers all clients onsite training and product support. Employee Bonuses: Employees can vote for one another for going above and beyond their normal work responsibilities. Votes are tallied every quarter then a committee validates votes and selects the top 10 employees who are rewarded with prizes, such as paid time off, TVs, and/or a $750 gift card. Fun & Relaxation: Company walking program encourages employees to get up from their desks twice a day, to walk their campus to promote mental and physical wellness, as well as team building. Also hosts trivia once a month allowing employees to gather in the lunchroom to compete for prizes and bragging rights. Healthy Living: COCC has an on-site fitness center at its corporate location. Training: COCC provides on-site coaching roundtable opportunities to employees who are interested in advancing to higher-level positions. #10 Connecticut Business Systems (CBS) C onnecticut Business Systems, a Xerox company, sells the complete line of Xerox digital imaging systems including multi-function devices and production equipment, managed print services, audio visual equipment and software programs. The company serves markets in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts from eight locations. Employee Recognition: Recognizes employee of the quarter, and sales rep and service techni- cian of the month. Fun & Relaxation: Holds team-building meetings and activities including contests to decorate cubicles, Halloween costume contests, bake offs, Thanksgiving potluck in the office, holiday card-design contests for employees' children, and office BBQ's. Charity Focus: Supports Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Channel 3 Kids Camp and Connecticut Science Center. Healthy Living: Offers company-paid biometric screening. Training: Offers sales and administrative leader- ship and mentor programs. Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2009-2013 ECHN award for promoting philanthropy; Best Places to Work in CT, 2015. #9 Datto Inc. D atto provides localized and cloud back-up services to small- and medium-sized businesses. Fun & Relaxation: Company hosts happy hours, free massages and office parties. Healthy Living: Offers employees a fitness-reim- bursement program. Company also utilizes a wellness fair. Education & Training: Offers tuition reimbursement/assistance to employees pursuing advanced or post-graduate degrees. Also pays or supports employees to go to busi- ness education workshops or conferences. Sounding Board: CEO hosts regularly scheduled meetings with employees at least once a month. #11 Comcast — Western New England Region C o m c a s t ' s W e s t e r n New England Region (WNER) is one of Comcast Cable's 15 regions nationally, and was named the company's region of the year for 2014. The WNER extends from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound, and is responsible for providing prod- ucts and services to residential and business customers in more than more than 300 communities in Connecticut, Vermont and western Massachusetts, as well as small parts of western New Hampshire and eastern New York. Employee Bonuses: Employees receive free or discounted cable, Internet and phone services. Employee Recognition: Service awards luncheons are held twice yearly to honor employees who have reached milestones in their Comcast career, starting with 10 years and moving up in five-year increments. Fun & Relaxation: Holds special luncheons and barbecues where senior leaders serve employees. Healthy Living: Walking trails, basketball court, softball and baseball field available for all employees to use on-site at its Enfield call center. Also offers stress management servic- es through meQuillibrium, tobacco-cessation assistance through QuitNet and a 50 percent subsidy for all Weight Watchers programs. Community Service: Provides one-time, $1,000 scholarships to students who strive to achieve their potential. L ARGE COMPANY CATEGORY