PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021
Enterprise Companies #8. Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Employees in R.I.: 588
CEO and President Peter Marino
Questions answered by Human Resources Business Partner and Employee Engagement Lead Diana Christian
What three words best describe your staff? Compassionate, resilient, member-focused.
Did your organization offer funding or other assistance to the community during the pandemic? Neighborhood introduced an Employee Disaster Relief Program for staff. Staff can request a tax-free grant of $500 or $1,000 per month to assist with expenses or a loss of income due to COVID-19.
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Our culture supports a shared passion by our employees to serve Rhode Island’s most vulnerable populations. Employees work at Neighborhood because they feel a strong connection to our mission and in making a difference in the lives of others.
What role do diversity and inclusion play in your hiring and promotion decisions? Neighborhood’s goal is to recruit, hire and advance diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. During the last several years, over 38% of our new hires have been diverse, and we remain committed to valuing diversity in gender, ethnicity, race, culture, experience and background.