10. Cobalt Benefits Group • 37 Industrial Drive, Suite E, Exeter • cobaltbenefitsgroup.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: I know what my organization is trying to achieve strategically: 99% agree. I am informed about what is happening at this organization: 96% agree
President: William Meehan
Years in Business: 63
Full-Time Employees: 285 (157 in NH)
Years on List: 1
For Cobalt Benefits Group, being one of NH’s Best Companies to Work For starts with a simple philosophy: take care of employees so they can take care of clients.
That people-first approach has helped to create a workplace where flexibility, professional growth and service go hand in hand. Leadership hosts town halls and maintains an open-door culture, while managers routinely solicit feedback during team meetings and one-on-one conversations.
Flexibility is a standout feature. Hybrid and remote work options and flexible schedules help employees manage personal responsibilities, while early-release summer Fridays and shortened workdays before holiday weekends—without a reduction in pay—give employees additional time to recharge.
Cobalt also invests in employees’ physical and financial well-being. The company offers tuition reimbursement and wellness reimbursement benefits, free financial consulting and an employee assistance program. A virtual wellness platform lets employees join challenges, earn discounts and qualify for financial incentives. Eligible employees facing unexpected financial hardships can receive emergency assistance. Part-time employees receive paid holiday time.
Employees share in the company’s success as Cobalt offers year-end bonuses.
Cobalt also makes room for fun. A companywide Halloween celebration features individual and departmental costume contests, while slipper days, cookouts and other activities connect employees across locations. One favorite tradition is an annual water-balloon toss that inevitably ends with leftover balloons lobbed at company executives as part of the fun.
Together, those traditions, benefits and policies reinforce an approachable culture where employees are supported and encouraged to enjoy the people they work with.
