20. Renmar DME Inc. • 161 River Road, Bow • renmarinc.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: Communication between the office’s management and people at my level is very good: 100% agree. I am informed about what is happening at this organization: 100% agree
President: Alison Mark-Theriault
Years in Business: 6
Full-time Employees: 12
Years on List: 1
One of the most distinctive aspects of Renmar DME’s culture is its flexible, people-first approach, including such perks as flexible on-call scheduling for parents and even the occasional company vehicle loan for staff dealing with car troubles.
Employee benefits extend to part-time staff working 30 hours or more, with access to medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, long-term disability, and a profit-sharing retirement plan. Those working 20 or more hours per week receive pro-rated paid time off and holiday pay. “We make sure part-time employees feel just as supported as full-time team members,” says President Alison Mark-Theriault.
Recognition at Renmar is personal and meaningful. Every December, employees receive a handwritten card from the owners and a year-end bonus. Spot bonuses of $20 to $100 are awarded throughout the year when employees go above and beyond.
Weekly technician meetings provide a platform for feedback and improvement. Career ladders and a structured Talent Development Program ensure that every employee sees a path for growth.
Quarterly all-employee meetings begin with breakfast sometimes cooked by the company’s owners. The meetings also include a cornhole game with the winner receiving a gift card. A new meeting tradition is providing post-it notes to write a message of gratitude to colleagues for something meaningful that happened in the last quarter. A volunteer reads the notes aloud, and the notes are also posted on a “Positive Feedback Board” in the break area.
“Whether it’s adjusting a delivery schedule so someone can be with their child or handing out cold Gatorade on a hot day, we’re always looking for ways to care for our team,” Mark-Theriault says. “It’s about treating each other like family because that’s who we are.”
