Best Company Group’s Presentation
from Best Places to Work in Connecticut
Delivered by Peter Burke
March 24, 2009
Assessment Process
The assessment process involved a two part survey. The first part gathered company information about policies and benefits which represented 25% of the evaluation. Best Company Group then conducted a 67 question employee engagement and satisfaction survey, the results of which made up the other 75% of the evaluation.
From the two surveys, BCG was able to determine the companies that were good enough to be considered “great places to work,” and those companies are being recognized and ranked here today (25 companies, all winners, and all great places to work).
People like where they work because they are treated with respect. We also find that people love to come to work where they have faith and trust in the leadership of the company, and people will stay with an organization for a long time if they have a sustainable and trustworthy relationship with their supervisor.
While extensive and generous benefits packages are attractive and contribute to an employees satisfaction, it is far overshadowed by the companies ability to create the relationships, trust and communication that have a positive impact on the employee experience. Not an easy task, but all the companies represented here tonight have been successful in doing just that.
To be eligible, you needed to have at least 15 employees working in Connecticut. The program was open to all for-profit and non-profit organizations including government entities and municipalities and being headquartered in Connecticut was not a requirement.
Some Additional Connecticut Data Points – 2009
Employer Data Points
Connecticut Winners Offering:
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP) – 28% (National Average = Only 19%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 96% (National Average = Only 79%)
• Eldercare Assistance – 40% (National Average = Only 29%)
• Domestic Partner Benefits – 60% (National Average = 47%)
• Connecticut winners did 15% better than the national average in the recycle and conservation effort categories.
• Connecticut winners also did much better than the national average for recruiting the disabled, recruiting for diversity and efforts to recruit and retain an aging workforce.
Connecticut Employee Data Points – 2009
On average, 90% of the employees that work at your companies responded positively to the engagement and satisfaction survey questions. That is remarkable and that is what makes your organizations unique. The national average of list making companies is approximately 87.5%
BCG runs similar programs in 19 states and 5 large cities. The state of Connecticut ranks 6th when it comes to overall employee engagement and satisfaction.
8 Employee Survey Categories National Rank
Leadership and Planning 7th
Corporate Culture and Communication 3rd
Role Satisfaction 4th
Work Environment 1st
Relationship with Supervisor 5th
Training and Development 6th
Pay and Benefits 2nd
Overall Engagement 7th
Overall Employee Satisfaction/Engagement 6th (Total)
You should be proud. You did well and it seems that a case could be made for Connecticut companies are some of the best places to work in the country
