Best Places to Work 2019 | SMALL COMPANIES (15-49 employees):
9. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? The agency has created a culture of positivity by providing generous and competitive benefits, mentoring opportunities for advancement, while [also] improving the community.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? We have implemented walking clubs, in addition to quarterly wellness days. We also offer gym and fitness reimbursement, a copay coverage up to 80% of the cost paid for by the organization and the ability to work from home to encourage staff to not come to work when they are feeling ill.
How do you support community-service work by your employees? Big Brothers Big Sisters provides community service opportunities both in and out of the workplace. During working hours, we have painted classrooms in Providence schools and created care packages for homeless veterans.
Employees in R.I.: 49
Executive Director Katje Afonseca
Questions answered by: George Marley, director of development and community relations
