The Walker Group provides IT solutions and support.
Employee Benefits: In addition to paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, the firm offers a day off for “paid parental leave” to rescue a dog or cat from a shelter.
COVID Response: Created “quaranTEAMs” for cross-departmental groups to connect in video calls to check in, lift each other’s spirits, and brainstorm on creative ideas.
Employee Recognition: Uses Microsoft Teams as its communication platform internally and encourages everyone to give public kudos. The firm also recognizes work anniversaries, birthdays, and life events.
Fun & Relaxation: The Walker Group does ice cream socials, nacho bars, happy hour Fridays, etc. Usually these events are held in the “employee lounge” where employees can sit on couches or at high-top tables.
Healthy Living: Employees often take a “walking break” and do a lap or two around campus. Managers hold “walking meetings” to connect with their direct reports.
Trophy Case: Received the Nancy P. Roberts award (2015) from the CT Council for Philanthropy for its work in the community.