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POSITIVELY GLOBAL: Alex and Ani’s Anita Koljian processes orders to be shipped out of the jewelry manufacturer’s Cranston facility. / PBN PHOTO/NATALJA KENT

Hometown entrepreneur expanding its lead

There is no mystery as to why Alex and Ani LLC’s bracelets have become an overnight fashion sensation: the Cranston jewelry manufacturer is pushing...
HITTIN’ THE ROAD: Rhode Island Medical Imaging employees often take to the pavement at lunch time thanks to a year-old push for employee wellness. / PBN PHOTO/PAUL KANDARIAN

Projecting a healthy image

At Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc., employees have no excuse for skipping fresh fruit and vegetables. As part of the company’s wellness program, employees can...
ALL TOGETHER NOW: Every day at Kahn, Litwin, Renza’s Providence headquarters, staff take a brisk walk, both inside and outside the building. / PBN PHOTO/
RUPERT WHITELEY

At KLR, donuts are a don’t, stairs take flight

At Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., the results of the office wellness program can be seen at every morning staff meeting. “You don’t see people...
FITNESS PAYS: Sea Corp employees Kim McCarthy, left, and Mark Seyster take advantage of the company’s exercise facility, an activity supported by the company’s wellness program. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Health resources at the ready for workers

At this year’s summer cookout, Sea Corp employees noticed how the company’s wellness program prompted many to make healthy food choices. “More people were...
TEAMING UP FOR FITNESS: Staff at Fellowship Health Resources walked more than 43 million steps this past spring as part of a workplace wellness program that encouraged exercise and healthy eating. / PBN PHOTO/PAUL KANDARIAN

Putting the fun in fitness at Fellowship Health

If you need proof that workplace wellness programs are effective, just take a look at the numbers collected at Fellowship Health Resources Inc. In just...
OFFICE WORK: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has seen an increase in the use of its office fitness center. Above, on the elliptical is William Chartier, Blue Cross communications and instructional designer. In the background is Charles Kineke, company managing director of continuous improvement. / PBN PHOTO/PAUL KANDARIAN

Fiscal incentives making health a no-brainer

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, staffers can apply for reimbursement checks for bicycle repairs, yoga lessons and health-club memberships. And...
NEW BEGINNINGS: Barnum Financial employees celebrate the ribbon-cutting for the company's new Rhode Island facility this year. / COURTESY BARNUM FINANCIAL

Where team success and balance meet

At Barnum Financial Group, every employee has work goals, but the company knows they have other priorities as well. “We’re a very family-oriented place,” said...
AIMING HIGH: Combining personal touches, such as hand-written notes from the head of school to staff, as well as continuing professional challenges, such as a development day (pictured right). / Courtesy Highland Charter School

Group action, freedom produce innovation

Teaching is a job that requires extra commitment, which is why Highlander Charter School makes a special effort to thank the staff for their...
HIGH MORALE, HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Oceanstate Financial Services employees are encouraged to spread their wings professionally and have fun at the same time, and the company benefits from talented, engaged workers. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Personal growth key to firm’s financial success

At Oceanstate Financial Services, team-building is accomplished through fun activities. It could be a reward trip for the financial advisers to someplace like Las Vegas...
CUTTING THEIR TEETH: Kathryn Shanley, center, has worked in her 30-year career to help young employees, college students and even high school students. She's pictured above with Delta Dental Administrative Services Manager Linda Pichette, left, and Assistant Vice President Ellen Henrix. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

A corporate mentor, Shanley’s door always open

For a college student with little experience in the world of business, career networking with corporate executives can be an intimidating task. Fortunately, at most...
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