29 Connecticut Businesses Named Among Newsweek's Top Workplaces in U.S.

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Twenty-nine Connecticut companies, in more than a dozen industries, have earned a place on Newsweek magazine’s second annual list of the “greatest workplaces” in the U.S.

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group released the latest list noting that the companies featured “show that, even in the face of waning enthusiasm among much of the workforce, it is still possible to create a great environment that facilitates engagement.”

The survey that established the list covered topics like compensation and benefits, training and career progression, work-life balance and company culture, according to Newsweek. Also, post-survey desk research considered each company's online mentions, diversity and inclusion ratings, and reviews of senior management, Newsweek noted.

Newsweek Global Editor in Chief Nancy Cooper observed that “the highly-regarded companies ranked here likely enjoy stronger client relationships and higher retention rates, because better workplaces benefit everyone.”

Six Connecticut companies were among the small-size businesses earning a spot on the Newsweek list; along with 11 mid-size companies and 12 large-size companies. (industry in parentheses; companies listed alphabetically within each category)

Small-size companies (500 – 999 employees)

• Acme United Consumer Products Distributors
• American Customer Care Business Support Services
• Behavioral, Education Assessment and Consultation of CT Specialized Consumer Services
• COCC Technology Services
• Melissa & Doug Specialty Retail
• Rehabilitation Associates Health Care Providers

Mid-size companies (1,000-4,999 employees)

• BlueCrest Industrial Machinery
• CareCentrix Health Care Services
• Companions & Homemakers Health Care Services
• Ensign-Bickford Industries Conglomerates
• Healthtrax International Leisure Facilities
• Hudson RPO Advertising & Marketing
• ISG Advertising & Marketing
• RBC Bearings Industrial Products
• St. Vincent's Development Professional Services
• Tangoe Technology Services
• Vineyard Vines Apparel Retail

Large-size companies (5,000+ employees)

• Barnes Group Industrial Products
• Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals
• EMCOR Group Commercial & Industrial Engineering
• Gartner Software & Internet Services
• Henkel (North America) Conglomerates
• ITT Aerospace Aerospace & Defense
• Mohegan Hotels, Resorts, Casinos & Cruise Lines
• Pitney Bowes Commercial Equipment & Supplies Distributors
• SS&C Technologies Holdings Software & Internet Services
• Synchrony Consumer Finance
• The Hartford Insurance Underwriting
• United Rentals Industrial Services