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32 Hartford Business Journal • February 20, 2017 www.HartfordBusiness.com 10 OFI CT Headquarters: Newington Industry: Office Furniture Retail Website: www.myofi.com Twitter: @MyOFI Top CT Executive: Rick Mills, President O FI is a provider of interior environments. Its signature line is furniture manufac- turer Herman Miller. In addition, the firm represents over 250 other manufacturers of furniture, equipment and floor covering. Employees are shown above at their annual Cinco de Mayo networking event. Employee Bonuses: Goal-based incen- tive is rewarded to employees who meet defined goals. Employee Recogni- tion: Monthly "We Get It Done" Award recognizes peers who go above and beyond to provide exceptional internal and exter- nal service. Fun & Relaxation: OFI offers a "Taste of the Season" bar, featuring fresh fruit and monthly healthy flavored waters. Training: To encourage employees to live healthy, OFI purchases Fitbits for each employee so they can set individual goals and track their movement and overall health. Community Service: OFI offers employees paid time off to give back to the community. Employees recently partnered with Junior Achievement of Southwest CT to men- tor children. Being Green: Supports an employee-led green group to continuously improve green practices that include paper-shredding events. 9 Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity CT Headquarters: Hartford Industry: Nonprofit Website: www.hartfordhabitat.org Twitter: @hartfordhabitat Top CT Executive: Karraine Moody, Executive Director H artford Area Habitat for Humanity is part of a global nonprofit that focuses on increasing home ownership opportunities. Habitat for Humanity helps build, renovate and preserve homes. Employees are shown above at a workshop about managing change in the workplace. Employee Recognition: Birthdays are acknowl- edged at each quarterly meeting and at department meetings. Fun & Relaxation: Offers a weeklong paid holiday shutdown in December and flexible sched- ules to support work-life balance. Also hosts quarterly potlucks and picnics. Being Green: All homes are built and tested to meet the Energy Star 3.0 rating. Training: All managers are required to participate in a formal training program such as Quest or an emerging leaders course. 8 Fiduciary Investment Advisors CT Headquarters: Windsor Industry: Financial Services Website: www.fiallc.com Twitter: @FiduciaryTrail Top CT Executive: Mark Wetzel, President F iduciary Investment Advisors provides customized investment consulting ser- vices to assist clients in achieving their invest- ment objectives. Employees are shown above enjoying a Ben & Jerry's ice cream break. Employee Bonuses: Employees are presented with a restaurant gift card and applause in recognition of every work anniversary. Fun & Relaxation: From Memorial Day through Labor Day, employees rotate half-day Fridays. Training: Hosts writing workshops, which are day-long trainings for all employees who prepare commentary and analysis. Healthy Living: Has a local health club corporate membership for employees to go to the gym or attend classes during the work day. Community Service: Sponsors several relay teams and individuals to run in the Hartford Marathon to raise money for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. 11 Workers' Compensation Trust CT Headquarters: Wallingford Industry: Insurance Website: www.wctrust.com Top CT Executive: Diane M. Ritucci, President & CEO W orkers' Compensation Trust provides workers' compensation insurance and related services to healthcare providers and other employers in the state of Connecticut. Employees are shown above showcasing their charitable contributions. Employee Recognition: Service and attendance awards are given out annually. Fun & Relaxation: Holiday dessert decorating contests are held twice a year. Also hosts potluck lunches and summer cookouts on the patio. Healthy Living: Has a gym outfitted with brand new exercise equipment. Lunch and learns are scheduled several times a year that include outside speakers who address health topics. Community Service: Up to 15 employees volun- teer monthly at the Connecticut Food Bank. Family Friendly: Offers flexible hours to accom- modate school events, family matters, etc. SMALL / MEDIUM COMPANY CATEGORY