News Summary
Rhode Island has honored 19 organizations as Top Workplaces for 2025, commending their exceptional employee satisfaction and workplace culture. The awards are based on employee feedback from a survey conducted by Energage, in partnership with The Providence Journal. This year, 1,151 organizations participated in the survey, highlighting the importance of a positive work environment. Recognition is based on rigorous survey metrics, emphasizing employer efforts to maintain employee satisfaction and well-being. Notable organizations like Collette stand out for their commitment to work-life balance and employee health.
Rhode Island has honored 19 organizations as Top Workplaces for 2025, recognizing them for their exceptional employee satisfaction and workplace culture. A total of 1,151 organizations participated in the survey conducted by Energage, which partnered with The Providence Journal for this initiative.
The Top Workplaces awards are based entirely on employee feedback and aim to highlight the positive aspects of the working environment within these organizations. According to Energage, endeavors like these serve as a celebration of good news in the workplace landscape.
To qualify for recognition, employers in Rhode Island must have at least 35 employees, and the rankings are determined based on a comprehensive survey process. This process includes a 26-question survey where employees assess various factors, including pay, benefits, leadership, meaningfulness, and appreciation. Organizations cannot purchase their way onto the Top Workplaces list; this designation must be earned through notable employee feedback.
Key Survey Metrics
A valid survey response requires participation from at least 35% of the organization’s employees. For smaller organizations, defined as those employing fewer than 85 individuals, a minimum of 30 responses is necessary to qualify. Energage applies rigorous standards to ensure that the feedback collected is not biased. Organizations that decline to participate or fail to meet the necessary feedback scores may be excluded from consideration.
Employers are categorized based on their size and employee count, allowing for fair comparisons among similar organizations. Rankings are then determined relative to national benchmarks set by Energage, ensuring that the recognition reflects both local and national standards of workplace excellence.
Highlighting Notable Organizations
Among the distinguished organizations is Collette, a Pawtucket-based travel company acknowledged by Inc.com as one of the best workplaces for 2025. With nearly 800 employees, Collette stands out for its commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. The company provides a generous vacation policy, allowing employees to enjoy 25 days off per year, with the total increasing to 30 days after five years of service. Additionally, employees are granted their birthday off, paid time off for community service, and four weeks of parental leave.
Collette also embraces flexible working arrangements, permitting employees to work remotely for up to four weeks a year from any location globally. To promote exploration and engagement with its travel offerings, the company allocates annual travel budgets for employees. Furthermore, its commitment to employee health and wellness is evident through their on-site wellness center, which includes free Peloton App One memberships and access to Peloton fitness equipment.
Continued Growth of the Awards
This year marks the fifth consecutive year that Energage has conducted employee surveys in Rhode Island, enhancing its reputation as a reliable source for assessing workplace environments. The Top Workplaces awards not only recognize outstanding organizations but also encourage others to foster a positive work culture for their employees.
Overall, the recognition of these 19 organizations as Top Workplaces in Rhode Island underscores the importance of employee satisfaction and the impactful role that workplace environments play in talent retention and organizational success.
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- Inc.com: Best Place to Work in Rhode Island
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