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32 Hartford Business Journal • March 5, 2018 • www.HartfordBusiness.com 32 Hartford Business Journal • March 5, 2018 • www.HartfordBusiness.com BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Small/Medium Cos. 32 Hartford Business Journal • March 5, 2018 • www.HartfordBusiness.com BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CONNECTICUT Large Cos. CDW-G focuses on community service, perks to attract workers By Wendy Pierman Mitzel Special to the Hartford Business Journal A t CDW-G, the people who show up every day aren't just employees, they're co- workers. "I feel like we all work toward com- monly held goals that center around our customers," says Dario Bertocchi, director of contracts management and program sales. "I believe that our co- workers recognize that our collective ability is so much greater than any one contributor could be alone." A subsidiary of Illinois-based CDW, a global technology pro- vider, CDW-G in Shelton focuses on technology prod- ucts for the education, government and healthcare industries. According to Tara Barbieri, a direc- tor, the company is deliberate in repli- cating the headquarters experience in all the satellite offices, offering similar perks and company culture like health and wellness benefits, targeted veteran recruitment, re- tirement compen- sation plans and an emphasis on work-life balance. "We live in a paradox," says Barbieri. "You have the Fortune 500 resources but it still feels small. Corporate makes decisions that al- low us to push authority to the local level." At the Shelton office, the 200 employ- ees choose charities like Junior Achieve- ment to support and spend volunteer days at Hole in the Wall Camp in Ashford. The office competes in bowling and horseshoe games with other area businesses. Co-workers have come to expect com- munity involvement, Barbieri says, and CDW-G surveys employees every other year to assess the benefits people want and value. "Sometimes it's letting go of perks that affect only a few people, to widen the scope for everyone; such as an increased 401(k) match," she said. "We make adjustments and have the flexibil- ity to stay competitive and keep highly engaged co-workers." "Work is like a second home," Bar- bieri added. "We are spending most waking hours there, we want people to feel comfortable here." Bertocchi is not afraid to point out there's one perk that impressed him immediately when he began at CDW-G in 2003. "I must admit, at first it was the food," he says. "CDW and our partners provide generous eating opportunities here in Shelton and our other locations, and it's quite easy to overindulge in everything from bagel day and ice cream day, to special fried chicken lunches, smooth- ies, and breakfast sandwiches. And one of our sales managers makes utterly incredible waffles from time to time." Of course, CDW-G is more than just the frills. It's about treating co-workers as vital resources with career planning, on- boarding and continuing training, con- nections to management and bonuses. "The derivative of great companies is great people," says Bertocchi. "I think it's really that simple. If you can synergize a diverse group of incredibly talented co-workers around a common strategy and direction, great things will happen — including high levels of satisfaction." CDW-G CT Headquarters: Shelton Industry: Technology Website: www.cdwg.com Twitter: @CDWCorp Top CT Executive: Tara Barbieri, Director, Capture RANKED 2 ND Actuarial Associate with Voya in Windsor, CT. Coordinate, prepare & perform actuarial analyses to assist in reporting of various risk, solvency & cap metrics such as AG43 reserves, Cash Flow Testing, Duration & Eco Cap. Prep presentations of metrics to key stakeholders and senior leaders. Rqmt's: Master's deg in Act Sci, Math, Statistics or Finc'l Eng. Min 1 yr actuarial exp as assist or analyst working w/ ins pricing, profitability & modeling of Retirement or Annuity prods. Prior exp must have incl working w/ Retirement or Annuity prods; risk, solvency & cap metrics such as Cash Flow Testing, Eco Capital, or Duration; ALM & risk mgmt using modeling software MoSes, TAS, PTS & Prophet; programming using VBA & C++; SQL programming & MS Office incl adv Excel. Must have passed at least 3 actuarial exams governed by Society of Actuaries. Apply online www.voya.com Req JR0018546 Three years sprinting. Put your advertising to work with a three-time Best Place to Work. Advertising | Media | Digital | Branding | PR mintz-hoke.com | We don't do easy. WWW.HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM/OUREVENTS go to C-Suite Awards to nominate, deadline April 9, 2018. PRESENTING SPONSORS: EVENT SPONSORS: EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SPONSOR: What does it take to be a top C-Suite Executive? We are looking for pioneers, ground breakers, leaders, and visionaries in our community, nominate today!

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