Best Places to Work 2024 Awards
LARGE COMPANIES #7. Narragansett Bay Commission
Employees in R.I.: 276
Executive director: Laurie Horridge
Questions answered by Cassandra Bennett, human resources manager
How has your company adapted programs and services in response to challenges such as workforce shortages and staff burnout? We have increased employee outreach and engagement to support employee well-being and increase the sense of belonging. We provide programs that support mental health and work-life balance to encourage personal well-being.
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What fun activities does your company offer employees to participate in? We have an ongoing “duck hunt” game that employees participate in by finding mini ducks around the property and HR raffles off fun giveaways. We regularly include employees in engagement activities through email and TV monitors used to present commission information and goings-on.
How do you support community service work by your employees? We allow employees time to volunteer with organizations that align with our mission, such as Earth Day cleanups and the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. We also do community outreach with elementary schools to get our message out about environmental protection.
