Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island

JOLLY GOOD TIME: Employees at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island gather during a Christmas party. 
COURTESY BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF RHODE ISLAND
JOLLY GOOD TIME: Employees at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island gather during a Christmas party. 
COURTESY BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF RHODE ISLAND

PBN Best Places to Work 2020
SMALL COMPANIES 9. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Employees in R.I.: 45
Executive Director Katje Afonseca
Questions answered by: Katje Afonseca


What support programs has your company offered employees to help cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? We offer access to the Coastline employee assistance program. We also offer access to employee training through ThinkHR.

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What role do diversity and inclusion play in your hiring and promotion decisions? Our goal is to hire team members who are able to connect with the [youths] and families who we serve, which is a very diverse population. We are committed to engaging in employment practices that place diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our decision-making processes.

Do you have a preference for promoting existing staff or hiring from outside and why? Our goal is to develop and strengthen those who are already a part of the team, however we know that there is value in new opinions and experiences and so there is no preference, the situation will vary depending upon the role.

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