Vermont Mutual Once Again Recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ for 2018
MONTPELIER, Vermont (February 22, 2018)—Vermont Mutual Insurance Group®, has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for 2018. This is the third consecutive year Vermont Mutual has received this recognition.
Every year Vermont Business Magazine, in conjunction with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Labor, the Vermont Department of Economic Development, the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council and Best Companies Group, surveys Vermont companies to find the best places to work in the state.
“Since first entering the Best Places to Work survey in 2016, employees have continuously voted Vermont Mutual as a Best Place to Work and we’re very proud to receive that designation” stated Dan Bridge, Vermont Mutual’s President and CEO. Bridge continued “And we’re equally proud of our employees, all of whom help to create a working environment we believe is second to none.”
Companies from across the state enter a two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Vermont. The first part of the survey consists of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process is worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consists of an employee survey to measure employee satisfaction. This part of the process is worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation.
Susan Chicoine, Vice President of Human Resources, noted “We all work hard to make Vermont Mutual a healthy and rewarding place to work, but it’s our employees that really make the difference. Everyone works together to create a supportive and collaborative work experience, which is the foundation of our organizational culture here at Vermont Mutual.”
The rankings of all of the companies that participated will be revealed on March 21, 2018 at the Best Places to Work in Vermont Ceremony, to be held in Burlington, Vermont.
Vermont Mutual Teams with the University of Vermont Catamounts to Benefit Local Charities
MONTPELIER, Vermont (December 19, 2017)—Vermont Mutual Insurance Group®, long recognized as a top 50 Property and Casualty insurer in the U.S., has entered a new four-year agreement with University of Vermont Catamounts and its athletics multimedia rightsholder, Learfield’s Vermont Sports Properties.
Vermont Mutual and UVM are proud to introduce a community-based initiative that gives back to local organizations.Throughout the first two seasons of the multi-year agreement, Vermont Mutual will give $100 to the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington for each Catamount win – inclusive of every team, every sport, home and away victories. In years three and four, two additional organizations will be selected as the recipients of the donations based on wins by the Cats. Fans will soon recognize this initiative as “Cats Win, Community Wins” that will be supported through in-game promotion, social media, broadcast and print.
“We couldn’t be more pleased to elevate our level of involvement with the Catamounts over the next four years, while at the same time, provide significant resources to a terrific organization in the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington.” said Dan Bridge, President and CEO of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. “We take immense pride in giving back to our community and the benefits received by the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington gives us all further motivation to support the UVM athletic teams.”
“Our organization is beyond honored, and thrilled, to be an integral part of the new ‘Cats Win, Community Wins’ initiative. We can’t thank Vermont Mutual enough for thinking of us and wrapping this into their broader partnership with the Vermont Catamounts!” said Tanya Benosky, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Burlington.
UVM’s Director of Athletics Jeff Schulman, remarked “The support and generosity shown by our corporate partners and local businesses at every level is greatly appreciated. We know the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington will be excited to be the beneficiary of this incredible donation by Vermont Mutual, and we look forward to involving the kids and volunteers in our various athletic events.”
The first donation for Catamount wins during the current 2017-18 collegiate athletic season will be retroactive to spring 2017, with a final amount slated for February 2018 and expected to be approximately $14,000 annually.
