Susan Shalhoub, Author at Providence Business News

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COURTESY PROVIDER INSURANCE GROUP
PROVIDED FOR: Provider Insurance Group rewards its employees with flex time, summertime gatherings and awards, some of which come with cash rewards.

Creative adventures build team

Financial Services 06/20/2012

In the summertime, Provider Insurance Group goes above and beyond the run-of-the-mill company cookout. In addition to offering flex time when the weather turns warm,...

FUN, GAMES AND CONNECTION: Andera goes a long way to create an enjoyable atmosphere for its staff, including PingPong and pool tables, and special events, like this Super Bowl potluck earlier this year. / Courtesy ANDERA

Unity, food, games: Andera’s trifecta

Financial Services 06/20/2012

Lots of growth and separate buildings posed worker-relations challenges for account-opening and funding-solutions company Andera. The Providence company, which automates the customer-acquisition process through...

GROUP EFFORT: Orange Day 2011, when Embrace Home Loans employees donated sporting goods to local schools and nonprofits, was held on the company’s 28th anniversary in business. / Courtesy
Embrace Home Loans

At Embrace Home Loans, wear jeans, do good

Financial Services 06/20/2012

Embrace Home Loans, a mortgage lender with more than 500 employees in 25 offices across the U.S., puts the personal touch on charitable giving...

COURTESY COLLETTE VACATIONS
STAY A WHILE: Perks, including discounted travel packages, are among the company offerings available for Collette Vacations employees.

At Collette, travel is the culture

Hospitality & Tourism 06/20/2012

Usually employees who are invited to pack their bags would be a bad thing. But at Collette Vacations, it’s an opportunity to learn more...

PAYING ATTENTION: Banneker Industries spends effort – and money – to help employees enjoy a generous benefits package, as well as an accommodating workplace, including a newly designed training room. / Courtesy Banneker

A benefits package above and beyond

Economic Activity 06/19/2012

Outsourcing has become more common since the economic downturn, and Banneker Industries of North Smithfield is there and ready to help busy corporations with...

PRODUCING RESULTS: One way in which Kforce makes good on its promise to deliver “great people” to clients is by listening to employees via an online survey tool.

Comments, contests keep firm on top

Personnel 06/19/2012

Professional-staffing firm Kforce Inc. provides employees for technology, finance, government and other sectors. With offices in Providence, its motto is “Great People = Great...

COURTESY SHAPEUP
ON THE RUN: The ShapeUp team gathers in its parking lot after the third annual Run, Rib, and Chug relay competition.

A passion for health shows

Health Services 06/19/2012

Since 2006, ShapeUp has taken knowledge on the successful dynamics of group behavior – and run with it – to foster healthier employees. “It...

THE FULL PICTURE: By tending to the
needs of employees outside the office,
The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co. helps workers be healthier, happier and more
productive. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE

Seeing employees as whole people

Economic Activity 06/19/2012

Part of fostering a work-life balance for employees includes offering resources when life’s problems overshadow the workplace. Things like drug dependency, financial challenges, caring...

COURTESY LFI INC.
ALL TOGETHER NOW: LFI uses peer recognition – an employee feedback loop – to help increase workplace engagement and excellence.

Improvement yields results

Uncategorized 06/19/2012

Smithfield-based contract-manufacturer LFI Inc. finds value in the very act of filling out the survey for Providence Business News’ Best Places to Work issue....