PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021
Large Companies #8. R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
Employees in R.I.: 212
CEO and Executive Director Carol Ventura
Questions answered by Director of Human Resources Barbara Farrand
What support programs has your company offered employees to help cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? Employee assistance program. Remote work. Additional time off. COVID-19 education.
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Celebratory of the assets, strengths and the talents that our workforce brings to each other and to our mission.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? Offer wellness programs, including on-site and remote exercise classes.
What role do diversity and inclusion play in your hiring and promotion decisions? Both are primary to the success of our organization and mission.
Do you have a preference for promoting existing staff or hiring from outside and why? Promoting existing staff to retain and build upon the strengths and skills of our team, to recognize and reward employees’ desire to advance and grow, and to strengthen engagement.