Best Places to Work 2019 | SMALL COMPANIES (15-49 employees):
18. Rhode Island Quality Institute
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? RIQI’s culture is collaborative, supportive and engaging. We are passionate about our work and dedicated to our mission and each other.
What modifications have you made to your workplace to support employee wellness? We encourage participation in various activities throughout the day to reduce stress at work, such as chair massages, yoga classes, walking club and use of our newly enhanced “Reboot Coop” for meditation and quiet time.
What was a new employee benefit(s) or initiative(s) in the past 12 months? We enhanced our open sick-time policy, which allows staff to focus on their health, as well as their families’ [health]. This past year we surprised our employees with a paid employee-recognition day in honor of all their contributions and achievements.
Employees in R.I.: 45
Interim President and CEO Indra Neil Sarkar
Questions answered by: Michelle Dexter, senior director of human resources and organizational effectiveness
