PBN Best Places to Work 2020
MIDSIZE COMPANIES 19. Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Employees in R.I.: 101
Executive Director Samuel Salganik
Questions answered by: Growth and Development Officer Emily Garthee
What support programs has your company offered employees to help cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? We quickly rolled out new paid-leave policies to help our staff, many of whom are parents of a child with disabilities. Also, RIPIN engaged with our employee assistance provider to facilitate an information session for employees to address added stressors brought on by the pandemic and provided tools employees could utilize.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? RIPIN is providing a range of virtual wellness and support activities, like virtual Zumba classes and support groups. We have also created virtual spaces for our staff to stay connected.
Do you have a preference for promoting existing staff or hiring from outside and why? RIPIN makes every effort to promote eligible employees from within the organization. About 80% of our leadership team [has] been promoted from within.
