18. Advanced Exteriors & Glazing of New England • 32 Hampshire Road, Salem • aeg-ne.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: The mission and purpose of my organization makes me feel that my job is important: 100% agree. I am actively encouraged to volunteer new ideas and make suggestions for improvement of our business: 95% agree
President: David Anzalone
Years in Business: 4
Full-time Employees: 21
Years on List: 1
Advanced Exteriors & Glazing of New England (AEG) is not just building high-performance exteriors. It’s building a workplace culture defined by trust, flexibility, and personal empowerment.
AEG operates on a simple belief: take care of your team, and everything else follows. That means no clock-watching. Employees manage their own schedules under a “no-schedule” policy that prioritizes personal responsibility and work-life balance. It also means creating a workplace that’s fun, not just functional. The office is centered around a communal space with a pool table, dart board, and kegerator, encouraging impromptu brainstorming or just a break to recharge.
Perks are abundant, and many are driven by employees themselves. Team members serve on swag, beverage, and event committees, helping choose branded gear, favorite drinks, and outings ranging from catered BBQs to amusement park trips with families. Employees also receive generous benefits, including fully matched 401(k) contributions, a health reimbursement account, short- and long-term disability, and comprehensive medical and vision coverage (the company pays 87% of premiums). Even part-time workers are fully eligible at 30 hours per week.
Bonuses at AEG are team-based and can total up to $50,000 per project, distributed to everyone who contributed, from field staff to project managers. The annual Christmas bonus (one week’s pay) and Employee of the Year awards (extra paid time off and a $3,000 check) further emphasize a culture of recognition.
AEG also invests heavily in growth and learning. Employees attend industry events, vendor-led trainings, and an annual, all-expenses-paid leadership retreat in Las Vegas.
Bring-your-kid-to-work days, flexible remote options, and even gifting company trucks (there have been four gifted so far) to loyal employees further show how deeply AEG values its team.
