PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021
Midsize Companies #3. Rubius Therapeutics Inc.
Employees in R.I.: 72
CEO Pablo Cagnoni
Questions answered by Human Resources Site Head Brianne Meehan
What support programs has your company offered employees to help cope with the COVID-19 pandemic? We put an enhanced employee assistance program in place, offered a home office stipend and child care enrichment reimbursement benefit to support employees in the current work environment.
Did your organization offer funding or other assistance to the community during the pandemic? In 2020, Rubius employees led an effort to donate surplus personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies to the local Smithfield community. Additionally, Rubius led a fundraising campaign to support local nonprofit and community organizations that were providing critical services, including Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island and Smithfield COVID-19 Support Fund.
How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Our culture is inspiring, dynamic, diverse, collaborative and fun.
How do you support community service work by your employees? Each year we have an Annual Community Service Day and Rubius employees have the opportunity to donate eight hours of paid time per year to any 501(c)(3) charity of their choice across any cause.