Providence Business News has announced the awardees of the Best Places To Work competition, which recognizes companies – large and small – based on surveys of employees and management reports. more

OK, forget about the employer paying 100 percent of the premium for things like health and dental insurance. Or fronting deductible costs in the health care program so if workers need just preventive care, or are rarely sick, there’s little if any out-of-pocket expense as a product of the deductible. more

When employees are asked to describe the culture at this well-established financial investment company, they usually respond with the word, “family.” At Edward Jones, it’s a business model built on face-to-face time with its clients and the encouragement of leadership to help associates navigate personal conflicts. Whether it’s extra time off, special pay arrangements, a health-benefits exception or preventative programs to prevent a crisis, they offer the backing to put family first. more

Providing project management and systems consulting is busy work, full of deadlines and unforeseen circumstances. For Turino Group of Providence, which has been serving private businesses and government corporations since 1996, it often means co-workers on different sites – especially during the summertime – and not crossing paths much. more

In the summertime, Provider Insurance Group goes above and beyond the run-of-the-mill company cookout. more

Need to wind down a little bit? Most of us do. more

Kahn Litwin, Renza & Co. takes the stress out of a busy day. more

Employees at DiSanto, Priest & Co. eat well. more

The United Way of Rhode Island’s mission is nothing short of changing this corner of the world. The nonprofit believes that if people have a high-quality educational experience, if they can earn and manage money, and if they can live in stable and affordable housing, everyone will benefit. more

At Barnum Financial Group, every employee has work goals, but the company knows they have other priorities as well. more