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26 Hartford Business Journal • February 20, 2017 www.HartfordBusiness.com 6 Hinckley Allen CT Headquarters: Hartford Industry: Legal Website: www.hinckleyallen.com Twitter: @HinckleyAllen Top CT Executive: Thomas S. Marrion, Partner H inckley Allen is a multi-service law firm offering a full range of legal services and business advice to regional, national and international clients, with practices includ- ing construction, corporate, litigation, real estate and trusts and estates. Employee Benefits: Employees receive a bonus at the close of each year in apprecia- tion for their hard work. The gift is typically one weeks' pay and is given at the beginning of December. Employee Recogni- tion: Employees receive company- wide recognition and gifts on milestone anniversaries. Healthy Living: Fresh fruit is delivered to the office regularly, healthy snacks are offered in vending machines and office lunches promote healthy eating. Community Service: Participates in United Way Campaign in Hartford. Being Green: Approximately 50 percent of the office supplies Hinckley purchases are recycled. Communication Tools: Managing partner sends regular "state of the firm" emails that detail how the firm is doing financially and progress- ing with firm goals and initiatives. 5 Cyma Systems Inc. CT Headquarters: Manchester Industry: IT Website: www.cymasys.com Top CT Executive: Prabhakar Reddy Daggula, President & CEO C yma Systems is a minority-owned small business that specializes in information technology professional services. Employee Bonuses: Recruiting team is paid commissions based on successful placements. Community Service: Donates to charitable and nonprofit organizations. Family Friendly: Allows flexible hours to accom- modate school events, taking a family member to the doctor, etc. Communication Tools: Cyma has an open-door policy that allows employees to talk with upper management. 4 Edward Jones CT Headquarters: Windsor Industry: Financial Services Website: www.edwardjones.com Twitter: @edwardjones Top CT Executive: Marty McMahon, Performance Leader and Financial Advisor E dward Jones is the nation's largest financial- services firm in terms of branch offices, with nearly 12,000 U.S. locations. Financial advisors work with clients to understand personal goals — from college savings to retirement — and cre- ate long-term investment plans. Employees are shown above demonstrating their art skills at a painting session. Employee Bonuses: Each year, thousands of financial advisors earn all-expense-paid Edward Jones travel award trips to exotic destinations across the globe. Financial advisors also earn tri- mester bonuses based on branch profitability. Fun & Relaxation: The "Where in the World is Edward Jones?" online contest features branch associates dropping clues about their locations. Correct guesses get associates into a drawing for an all-expenses-paid trip to anywhere in the continental U.S. Training: Leadership development center assess- es, develops and coaches financial advisors and regional leaders for future leadership. Healthy Living: Most home-office facilities have locker rooms and covered bike racks so that associates can exercise and change clothes on-site. Community Service: Home-office associates get one paid Day of Caring annually. Volunteering during the workday is common and expected. L ARGE COMPANY CATEGORY 7 Citrin Cooperman CT Headquarters: Norwalk Industry: Accounting Website: www.citrincooperman.com Twitter: @citrincooperman Top CT Executive: Mark Fagan, Managing Partner C itrin Cooperman is a full-service account- ing, tax and consulting firm serving com- panies and high-net-worth individuals with offices throughout the Northeast. Employees shown above at a paint night event. Employee Bonuses: Employees receive mon- etary bonuses when they refer a candidate who is hired and is employed for a period of three months. Employees who pass the CPA exam earn a $1,500 bonus. Fun & Relaxation: Allows Friday early dismissals during the summer and offers Reiki and chair massages during tax busy season. Healthy Living: Employees who walk a mile at least three times per week at lunch time can win a monetary gift card. Sounding Board: Office managing partner holds monthly town hall meetings. Community Service: A charity is chosen by the firm and a designated Friday is chosen once a month allowing staff to wear jeans when contributing $5 to that charity.