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
Partners: Alison Mark-Theriault and Jonathan Bergin
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.”
Business NH Magazine named 27 businesses as the 2025 Best Companies to Work For in NH and inducted seven companies into the competition's Hall of Fame.
For 27 years, Business NH Magazine has recognized businesses that go out of their way to create engaging workplaces and understand that fulfilled employees are more productive.
A recent report from Gallup found employee engagement globally dropped in 2024—only the second time in the past 12 years. Engagement among managers took a big hit as they face new daunting challenges.
When your managers aren’t happy, your workforce isn’t too far behind. Finding ways to engage employees and developing cultures that meet these new challenges is imperative. Who better to turn to for answers than those with employees reporting high engagement? The September issue of Business NH Magazine celebrates delves into and celebrates the practices of this year’s Best Companies to Work For in New Hampshire,” says Executive Editor Matt Mowry.
Learn more: www.BusinessNHmagazine.com
