Best Places to Work 2025 Awards
#13 LARGE COMPANIES: Narragansett Bay Commission
Local Employees: 273
Executive Director: Laurie Horridge
Questions answered by: Cassandra Bennett, Human Resources Manager
What fun activities does your company offer employees to participate in? We regularly host employee appreciation events, providing opportunities for everyone to gather, enjoy snacks, and participate in fun competitions. These events allow us to celebrate achievements and strengthen team bonds.
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How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Our culture emphasizes environmental stewardship, excellence and teamwork. We focus on fiscal responsibility, continuous improvement, integrity, safety and accountability. We are committed to sustainable practices and protecting the bay’s water quality, minimizing our impact on natural resources.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? We have a free on-site gym that is available to all employees at any time. We also ensure we maintain our buildings and equipment to ensure constant safe and healthy working conditions.
Do you have a preference for promoting existing staff or hiring from outside and why? We prefer to provide opportunities for career growth and development for our current employees before looking outside the organization.
