18. Mainstay Technologies • 25 Sundial Ave., Suite 504W, Manchester • mstech.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: I have the freedom to make the necessary decisions to do my work properly: 96% agree. My firm provides opportunities to socialize and celebrate special events: 95% agree
CEO: Jason Golden
Years in Business: 22
Full-time employees: 105 (In NH: 93)
Years on List: 9 (plus 2 in Hall of Fame)
Mainstay Technologies believes a successful business is measured not only by financial performance but by the positive impact it has on employees, clients and the community. This is captured in the firm’s mission, “We give more than we get,” and its vision of positively impacting every life it touches.
That purpose-driven mission shapes nearly every aspect of the workplace. Leaders seek employee input before making decisions that affect day-to-day work, using surveys, one-on-one meetings with executives and employee-led innovation groups to guide everything from benefit enhancements to new technology initiatives. Team members are also rewarded for identifying cybersecurity improvements through the company’s “Defender’s Quest” program, reinforcing a culture where everyone contributes to innovation.
Mainstay’s benefits are designed to reward long-term careers rather than short-term performance. Employees receive profit sharing twice a year, participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), earn certification bonuses and enjoy generous milestone rewards. At five years, employees can choose a $2,000 bonus or two additional weeks of paid time off, while 10-year employees may opt for a $5,000 bonus, a five-week paid sabbatical or a combination of both. Similar rewards continue through 25 years of service.
Work-life balance is equally intentional. “Mainstay continues to be a ‘work-from-anywhere’ company that values ‘life-work’ balance for our team,” says Emily Ford, content marketing manager. New employees begin with at least three weeks of paid time off, parents receive up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid paternity leave, and leaders actively manage workloads to prevent burnout.
