During the Top Workplaces process employees share thoughts about what makes their job special, satisfying and a place to learn, grow and advance. These are some of those comments from the employees of Top Workplaces winners.
I love my job because…
Adams & Knight
… Every day, I am able to use my talents and experience to create something that has meaning and will have an impact on so many — clients, companies, consumers and even my co-workers. We do great work and we love doing that.
… I get to work with talented people. I feel heard and acknowledged for my contributions.
… I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do.
Advanced Window Systems, LLC
… Every day we work as a team to make the company better than it was yesterday.
… I get to spend a lot of time at home with my family and I don’t have to work a full 9-5 schedule. I also feel extremely supported and like the team genuinely cares about each of us.
… I have the opportunity to help improve the lives of employees and customers.
American Systems
… Because I feel valued as an employee here and I feel like my opinion matters. I also enjoy the fact I get to work with Vets and the programs that we have to support that as well.
… I have the backing of a great leader who allows me to grow as a PM and help out with corporate influence/aspects of the company.
… “Better together” is more than a slogan
Barnum Financial Group
… I am given an opportunity to help people every day with a team of professionals supporting me. We get the benefit of a huge firm in a family style environment.
… The atmosphere is energetic and engaged.
… I enjoy the outside activities presented by Barnum such as the ski trip and Holiday Party. I also like being able to call leads as opposed to many other organizations in the industry that don’t bring anything to the table and require you to find your own leads and leverage friends and family.
Bouvier Insurance
… I enjoy what I do on a day-to-day basis and they are giving me everything I need to progress my career with licenses, designations, and internal training sessions to keep everyone’s knowledge up to date.
… I have a great team that I work with and for! I am trusted to do my job; I have the support when I am in need of assistance or new thoughts; our schedules allow us to work from home; I have great relationships with my coworkers and my clients!
… Our employers truly care about their employees. We are appreciated.
CareCentrix
… Because i love to help people and I feel I truly make a difference everyday here at ccx.
… Because i work from home and they make it feel like a regular day in the office but with family
… I love being a part of a great team that works toward the same goal.
Bartlett Brainard Eacott (BBE)
… Although I’m retired, I’m still consulted about policy suggestions and evolution.
… Fast pace, diverse clients and projects, the opportunity to grow beyond the normal day-to-day duties.
… I am given the opportunity to work independently , and work in a team environment where everyone works together to achieve the goals of the company.
BVH Integrated Services, Inc.
… I love the clients and team that I work with. Projects are exciting and challenging. It provides a fun work condition that requires collaboration and teamwork.
… I work with great people.
… I’m treated as an integral part of our studio.
Carelon Behavioral Health Connecticut
…Flexibility and support from my Co Workers.
…I am able to use my personal experiences to connect with families that need support.
…I am allowed to make mistakes and be taught from them. It has allowed me work and personal life balance.
CATIC
…CATIC is an amazing group, from the CEO to the paralegals, everyone is focused on teamwork. there are no silos like other companies., everyone works together for the common good of the company, the industry. they are all truly the best of the best. I wish that I had joined them years ago.
… Constantly learning new things & give me opportunity to help others
… I address new issues every day and never feel in a rut. I love the people I work with.
Centreville Bank
… Hours, pay, pto, taken seriously
… I enjoy helping people and feel that I can make a difference in a person’s day. I feel supported and appreciated for my efforts and respected for my unique skills and management style. I love my coworkers , and truly enjoy coming to work every day.
… I feel safe, secure, and empowered with my job. I love working with a sturdy team and that there is always someone with an answer if we have a question.
CGI
… Allow you to grow, innovate and I have working flexibility in terms of remote or in-person.
… Always learning something new that keeps each day interesting and rewarding. Having a leader that is upfront and to the point on every subject, so you know where you stand and have the confidence in what he is going on and being tasked.
… Because I am allowed to explore my potential and have the flexibility to take care of my family when needed.
Chelsea Groton Bank
… I am able to truly focus on what is best for my client rather than a product that fits the bank’s goals. I feel as though my suggestions/feedback are welcomed and encouraged. CGB’s commitment to the community is unmatched.
… I am able to work through solutions that help our team, our customers, and our community. I have access and good relationships with stakeholders and decision makers around the bank to be able to make decisions quickly and adapt when needed.
… I am challenged to learn and grow; I feel very respected by other team members, especially my manager. I feel that senior management is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative environment, and has concern for the welfare of employees.
CLA
… All levels of management encourage me to succeed in whatever way is best for me.
… All my interactions are positive with clients and family members. I feel we make a positive impact to our clients business. I am encouraged to expand my career and feel well supported in doing so.
… Allows me to use my knowledge to help many clients and share knowledge with others to further their careers
COCC
… I am constantly growing my knowledge and have GREAT support by my manager
… I am exposed to a great deal of challenges and learning opportunities.
… I am passionate about my position at COCC because it lets me plan out and run company projects, but also at the same time resolve everyday issues that aren’t always project related.
Community Health Resources Inc.
…I enjoy working with my team members. Everyone is very supportive and understanding. I enjoy working with the families and in the community and networking with other providers.
… I feel a part of a organization i respect, my coworkers are very friendly, my supervisor is amazing and I love what I do.
… I feel like I am supporting clients to recover and I feel that I can make a difference as I finish my degree.
Connecticut Water
… I am challenged to deliver. I am recognized for my contribution.
… I am part of a great company and a great team replacing old infrastructure in the connecticut system . I feel good knowing the company is making improvements to the system to assure our customers have the highest quality drinking water.
… I appreciate the feedback I get from management, I love the guys I work with every day. Upper management always seems to be willing to help out or listen when needed.
Empower
… Because management is there to support me but allows me to have autonomy. We are a team on mission to be the best we can be to our partners and clients.
… Because of the willingness to teach and help people grow in their jobs.
… Because we make an important difference in the lives of our clients and their employees. I love this industry and there aren’t many top tier players worth working for. Empower is the only place i really want to be! Also, we have a great people/a great culture that motivates me to be the best i can be!
Esler Companies
… 1.My job is exciting, activated & driven. There is never a dull moment in my day! I feel productive,and included as my position here is dynamic. It and allows me a complete understanding of our entire process. When others ask me questions I am confident that I have the answers or can at least point them in the right direction on getting those answers. 2. Working here provides synergy that creates a team effort. We are all determined to work as a unit in producing the best outcome for each other & our customers. 3. My ability to work from homes allows flexibility and saves commute time. This is not only a money savings on gas & vehicle wear/tear, It provides me more time with my family & my husband who is physically challenged. 3. The culture is one of equity, love & respect. Our leaders are great examples of this and encourage all of us to do the same. We recognize that we are not all the same and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances in an effort for everyone to feel valued.
… Allows me to make a good living for my family with a flexible schedule.
… Although I am selling a product, I truly feel it is the best product on the market, and I am helping people improve their homes. I believe wholeheartedly, We are the best company for the job.
First World Mortgage
… It allows me a great work / personal life balance.
… It allows me to do what I love, help people and also have time for my family
… The culture is great and there’s a lot of stability and growth potential.
Forge City Works
… I feel valued and that my skills are being used to really make a difference.
… I love my job because they treat me well, like family, they help me grow up, they help me be confident in myself, they help me to learn to grow up in my professional way. I am in a place that is helping me to get ideas to work with different kind of customers and coworkers. I’m learning to be fast, neat, responsible and to meet the restaurant expectations.
… I’m passionate about learning new things in the industry, and I love how community oriented FCW and FxF are, helping the community grow and improve.
Global Help Desk Services, Inc.
… I’m able to encourage and impact employees in a positive way.
… My team is very supportive and goes out of their way to help each other whenever needed
… They truly care. Global Help Desk Services has a strong family-oriented presence. From Team members, to Managers, and all the way up to Steve, everyone cares. Leadership never forgets any names and treats everyone with respect. This allows me to work harder, and feeds inspiration towards my future IT career goals.
HCC Global Financial Products, LLC
…Healthy work life balance and good people
…I am able to put my education to use while working in a relaxed environment. I feel appreciated by the company and my co-workers. I also have work-life balance, which isn’t usually the case in my field.
…I am able to utilize my skills and learn every day.
Hospital for Special Care
…I enjoy my department group very much, and I feel valued both within my department and by other workplace colleagues.
… I feel appreciated and valued. When I voice my opinions or ideas, people listen.
… I feel comfortable with the people and employees that I work with.
InCord Custom Safety Netting Solutions
…I feel valued and like part of a family, and not just a number. I love that we’re kept informed about the general state of the company. Praise is liberally delivered here, and that’s completely foreign to me. I love the wellness events, and the desire to keep employees healthy both physically and mentally. I love how helpful everyone is, and the sense that we’re all working towards a common goal.
…I love my job because of the people I work with and the type of products we create. It’s truly rewarding to know that my work makes a difference by saving lives.
… I love the people I work with. They are very talented and engaged and great at what they do. Their passion for their work motivates me to do my best for our customers too.
Integrated Rehabilitation Services
… it fosters a shared goal of providing the best care for patients and doing everything we can for the benefit of our patient. Feedback is received well and I feel heard with any concerns.
… It gives me opportunity to learn new things everyday.
… Management is approachable and listens to my comments and concerns, should I have any.
Liberty Bank
… I can help others during times of uncertainty, create a future they can feel comfortable leaving to future generations.
… I can learn and people around me are professional and friendly.
… I can make real difference and help influence the direction of the bank.
Lynn Welding Co. Inc.
… My employer cares about its employees and a good homely atmosphere.
… I am able to continue to work from home and make a difference
… I am treated as a valuable team member.
Masters in Home Care
… I love the flexibility it offers and I feel very much a part of the team
… I work in a supportive environment, and the company provides great benefits
… It is rewarding to help in the community and see progress in our clients healths.
Mental Health Connecticut
… This company is really not only dedicated to the well being of the participants but also the well being of the team member as well. It’s not everyday you get lucky enough to work for a company that cares.
… This is the first organization that I have worked for that stands by and upholds their values and cares about the staff.
… We work as a team to help others help themselves.
Middlesex Health
… My job allows be to be creative, and the ideas and work I bring to the table seem genuinely appreciated. I feel like I have meaningful employment, I love what I do.
… My job opens many opportunities for me and my future endeavors
… My manager is fantastic and I love my team.
Nassau Financial Group
… I feel respected, appreciated and valued
… I feel valued as an employee and feel that my opinions are always heard
…. I have the latitude to make decisions and when needed my manager provides excellent guidance.
New England Asset Management, Inc.
… I look forward to coming into work with a positive outlook and focusing on what needs to be done during the day.
… I love my job because I work with a talented group of honest, hard-working people all focused on the same goals.
… I understand how my contribution contributes to the success of the firm.
Novo Precision
… I am able to work on interesting projects and I am surrounded by great people.
… I get to work with people who have strong work ethic that I share. Everyone makes it fun to come into working knowing we are all dealing with the same hardships at work. It makes more of a family.
… I’m doing what I love to do and I’m improving and growing within the company.
Novo Precision
…I am able to work on interesting projects and I am surrounded by great people.
… I get to work with people who have strong work ethic that I share. Everyone makes it fun to come into working knowing we are all dealing with the same hardships at work. It makes more of a family.
… I’m doing what I love to do and I’m improving and growing within the company.
Prata Organization, Globe Life
… I am provided with everything I need or desire to be and become everything I am supposed to be and become.
… I get to help people on a day0to-day basis and also grow my employees into leaders.
… I get to help people, have a work-life balance, and make a good living all at the same time.
Propark Mobility
… I have my full potential recognized.
… I have never been in a corporate environment where my opinion feels so valued.
… I have the opportunity to touch our entire employee population and assist with solving their growing needs.
Pullman & Comley, LLC
… I feel a sense of purpose in my job and can feel that I have accomplished something at the end of the day.
… I get to come to work and use my experience in this field, I enjoy my job and feel like that is fostered by firm management.
… I get to do a job I love
Reliance Health
… At Reliance Health I don’t feel like I’m just an employee. I feel like I matter, like my opinions and what I do for the company matters from the members I serve all the way up to the CEO.
Reliance Health
… I am able to use my softer strengths. I am encouraged to grow as an employee and a person.
… I am surrounded by incredible people. We all want to see our members and staff and community be happy and healthy. I feel appreciated by the people around me and I genuinely care about them, too. It sounds cliche’, but it really is a family. I also like that there are no two days the same. I have created lifelong connections with both members and staff and hold the memories of those who have passed close in my heart.
SCADD, Inc.
… Motivating atmosphere, ability to explore, build and create workplace enhancements.
… SCADD is the first job to prove to me that I am at the right place, I belong here.
… There is nothing better than working at a non-profit
Senior Living Residences
… I add something to the residents lives I bring a smile to their faces I love each and every one of them
… I always feel valued. It seems like everyone really cares about our residents. It feels like you’re part of huge family that really cares about you. There’s a lot team work between departments.
… I am able to go home at the end of each day knowing I’ve made a positive impact.
Sound Community Services, Inc.
… I have a capable and caring group of co-workers and everyday we get to work to help others improve their lives and their mental health. I enjoy coming to work and look forward to seeing and working with my co-workers and out clients.
… I love helping people
… I love my Job because I get to do what I love the most. Serving others, specially those with mental health issues.
Standard Builders, Inc.
… I get to make clients and stakeholders happy of our end product, great coworkers, and leadership teams.
… I get to make serious decisions and be supported by 100% by upper management
… I have a great opportunity to grow and the leadership team is genuinely concerned with my journey.
Sun Life
… Every day, I feel I make a difference in the lives of our clients we support at their most critical time of need
… Everyone gets along, they help each other and management really lets you know they care.
… Everyone is very kind, helpful, and loves working as a team.
The Flood Law Firm
…I feel fully equipped to tackle any problems that may arise. I credit that to the very thorough training and welcoming environment that encourages new hires to ask questions.
… I feel valued. I also enjoy my workload and what I do. I am allowed to be independent and have control over my day.
… I love my job because, from the start, it challenges me to be a better version of myself. Constantly rewarded for my hard work and acknowledged for my individual contributions, I feel a sense of accomplishment and pride even on the hard days. The work is meaningful, making a real difference in people’s lives, and the team always has each other’s backs – it’s like a big, supportive community where we’re constantly appreciating each other.
The Village
… I am making a difference in the lives of my school families
… I believe my job makes a difference for our families and their children.
… I feel like i make a difference even if it is a small difference.
United Steel, Inc.
… It’s a company i have been wanting to get into for so long and i am happy with what im doing and everyone is so cool and nice.
… The people I work with are great and it’s what I like to do.
… United steel pushes me to be a better fabricator everyday and when I feel overwhelmed and frustrated my co workers and management are always there to support and teach me different ways to look at the same picture.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
… I am appreciated for the work I do, am accepted and listened to, and enjoy working with the staff.
… I am constantly learning and growing. No day is ever the same and I have a great sense of purpose that is tied to the work that I do. Knowing that my daily activities are tied to improving the community is motivating. I respect and appreciate my colleagues and the commitment they have to their work, one another and the people in our region.
… I am doing meaningful work that helps people in need right here in my home and i have the flexibility to still enjoy time with my family.
Wheeler Health
… I feel as though I am providing a need for people facing addiction.
… I feel like I work in a safe and affirming environment where everyone is willing to help and are dedicated to the work they do.
… I feel that i am making a difference.
