Best Places to Work 2024 Awards
MIDSIZE COMPANIES #17. Rhode Island Parent Information Network Inc.
Employees in R.I.: 118
Executive director: Samuel Salganik
Questions answered by Emily Garthee, chief operating officer
How has your company adapted programs and services in response to challenges such as workforce shortages and staff burnout? We’ve been employing parents of children with special needs for more than 30 years, so we are committed to meeting our workforce where they are. Built on a family-first approach, RIPIN has always afforded flexibility in work schedules.
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What fun activities does your company offer employees to participate in? This past year, RIPINers and their families enjoyed a Family Movie Night at the RIPIN offices with snacks, crafts and their favorite flick in a sensory-friendly environment. Our annual Spirit Week allowed staff to demonstrate their creative side through crazy hats and hair, favorite sports, characters and decades, and a RIPIN colors day.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? RIPIN collaborated with the R.I. Department of Health and the Arthritis Foundation to host a Walk with Ease program for our staff. In addition to accessing our on-site gym, RIPINers participated in an in-house walking course throughout the building.
