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Best Places to Work 2025: 11. Burns & McDonnell

CT Headquarters: Wallingford

Industry: Construction, Engineering, Architecture

Website: www.burnsmcd.com

Top CT Executive: Jerry Fan, Senior Vice President

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Founded in 1898, Burns + McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned architecture, construction and engineering firm.

Employee Benefits: The company covers 75% of medical coverage for employees and dependents, and 50% of dental for both. Life insurance is 100% absorbed by the company. The Employee Ownership Plan happens automatically and is free of cost.

Employee Recognition: The “McCulture” Recognition Program honors employee/owners with point incentives that can be redeemed for gift cards or merchandise. Peer-to-Peer recognition is non-monetary.

Fun & Relaxation: To celebrate Employee Ownership Month in October, events include a pancake breakfast, family trick-or-treating and a lunch box trivia competition.

Employee Training: Training areas include Professional Women’s Exchange, ‘Emerging Leaders,’ company ambassadors, StrengthsFinder and ‘Principal Groups’ leadership.

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DEI Efforts: Frequent seminars and workshops on diversity and celebrations of cultural holidays are among DEI efforts.

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