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29 Connecticut Companies Named to Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 List — Connecticut by the Numbers
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 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
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Connecticut Ponds are Chock-Full of Arkansas Channel Catfish
It’s pond and lake stocking time anglers of Connecticut, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Wildlife Division has just announced the release of thousands of Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and a whole bunch of sweet Arkansas Channel Catfish into our local ponds, lakes, and streams.
The Channel Catfish is the most abundant, and fished catfish species in the United States. The finest come from the midsouth, DEEP purchased around ten thousand of them from Arkansas, and they’re waiting for you to catch them. Here is where CT DEEP stocked: Bunnells Pond – Bridgeport, Beaver Park Lagoon – New Haven, Birge Pond – Bristol, Center Springs Park Road – Manchester, Colony Park Pond – Ansonia, Crescent Lake – Southington, Freshwater Pond – Enfield, Keney Park Pond – Hartford, Lakewood Lake – Waterbury, Lake Wintergreen Hamden, Mirror Lake – Meriden, Mohegan Park Pond – Norwich, Picketts Pond – Derby, Rogers Park Pond – Danbury, Rowan’s Pond – Middletown, Stanley Quarter Pond – New Britain, and Wharton Brook Pond – Wallingford. Bunnells, Crescent, Lakewood, and Mohegan were stocked with 843 total catfish each, while the rest received 443 total catfish each.
CT DEEP has also announced that the following were stocked with Trout yesterday: Wharton Brook Park Pond – Wallingford, and Mill River through Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. 203 tagged Atlantic Salmon were stocked yesterday in the Shetucket River, Windham, Sprague, and Baltic, and the CT DEEP would appreciate anglers reporting their tag number, date, and specific location of your catch to (203) 500-2513.
We’re in an absolutely beautiful stretch of weather, here’s some inspiration from YouTube to help you get motivated.
Five Worthwhile Stops For Bored Leaf Peepers in Litchfield County
Litchfield County is the premier destination for fall foliage in Connecticut, Route 7 is legendary, and the population is sparse. Bad news – Once you see the leaves, there’s not much around to do. Here are five cities in Litchfield County where there’s enough to do to make a day out of it.
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Hundreds get flu shot at free clinic in Farmington
Hundreds of people rolled up their sleeves today to get a free flu shot in Farmington.
For the 7th year, NBC and Telemundo Connecticut teamed up with ProHealth Physicians for a free, drive-thru flu shot clinic.
The clinic started at 10 this morning, but people started lining up as early as eight in the morning to get their shots.
“I do it for others because I do not want to give anyone else the flu,” said Marguerite Rose of West Hartford as she waited online for her flu shot. “We figured we could zip in and get our flu shot and that’s why we’re here,” she said.
“Very convenient right around the corner from the house, no hassles,” said Debi Koch of New Britian, who also was waiting online bright and early. “It’s an in-and-out shop,” she said.
ProHealth Physicians had 350 flu vaccines and 100 high dose shots to give out to the community for free and with no insurance needed.
“It’s the safest way to keep yourself safe for the winter,” said Dr. Stephen Traub, CEO of ProHealth Physicians.
The CDC says the flu can spread year-round, but its spreading spikes from December through February.
That’s why experts recommend now is the time to get your shot.
“The flu shot gets updated every year based on predictions of what strains of influenza are going to be,” said Traub.
The shots can cause minor aches and other symptoms, but doctors say that’s just the vaccine building your immunity. They say the flu shot will not give you flu, and any minor side effects from the vaccine are better than the actual virus.
“It’s about 7 days probably of misery fevers aches and chills and missed work if you don’t have the flu shot,” said Dr. Joy Hong of ProHealth Physicians.
People over the age of 65 or those who have preexisting conditions are especially encouraged to get the shot too.
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Police shoot man who allegedly stabbed Bridgeport officer
Police shot a man brandishing a knife in Bridgeport early Saturday morning.
Officers responded to the 100 block of Terry Place for a report of an emotionally disturbed person, according to police.
When they arrived, they found a man with a knife. Police shot the man, who was then rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
It is not clear how many officers were involved or how many fired their weapons.
Police have identified the man as 45-year-old Huntly Jackson, of Bridgeport.
According to police, Jackson is under arrest, charged with criminal attempted murder, first-degree assault, assault on a public safety officer, second-degree threatening, interfering/resisting arrest, and carrying a dangerous weapon.
Bridgeport police also said one of the responding officers was stabbed in the shoulder, neck and head by the suspect. The officer was taken to the hospital for treatment but has since been released.
The Office of the Inspector General is investigating the shooting along with the State Police Western District Major Crimes Squad.
The officer or officers involved in the incident have been placed on modified duty, according to police.
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