"Interconnected, Analytical, And Collaboratively Creative". These capabilities have proven to be effective assets for TRG as well as our clients as we continue to navigate the ever-changing environment of the COVID 19 Pandemic. We are thrilled to have been recognized by Industry Tech Insights ranking among the 10 Most Innovative HR Tech Providers of 2020.
COVID-19 Business Response Plans Workshop (Recording)
COVID-19 Business Response Plans Workshop
Shannon Prescott, Program Coordinator of The Richards Group hosted a COVID-19 Business Response Plan workshop with the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce on Friday, 10/9/2020.
This workshop outlined the basics of what employers should cover in COVID-19 response plans. Topics include employee safety practices, HR policies for reporting illness, and leave time. If you weren’t able to attend the live workshop, you can find a recording below.
Shannon Prescott provides COVID-19 safety training to area employers.
Shannon Prescott, Program Coordinator of The Richards Group has been leading the way as safety measures continue to change during the unprecedented times that we are in. Shannon has not only been leading TRG in the reopening of the economy, but she has been guiding our customers and other businesses as we slowly approach what will be our new normal in the workplace.
For assistance with reopening your business, consider the free recording of this webinar: RE-OPENING YOUR BUSINESS - INSURANCE AND SAFETY CHECKLIST
For other pieces of training led by Shannon, please visit here for VOSHA and here for OSHA.
The Richards Group named Best Employee Benefits Firm
The 2020 Best of Business Award winners have been announced by Vermont Business Magazine and The Richards Group has won as Best Employee Benefits Firm for the third consecutive year. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in business-to-business categories.
“A big THANK YOU to our clients for selecting us again as Vermont’s Best Employee Benefits Firm,” said Tom Scull, Vice President of Employee Benefits at The Richards Group. “Our Employee Benefits Team deserves this shout out because we do not get this recognition without each and every one of you! During these trying times of COVID-19, employee benefits have never been more important to companies. We’re here on our client’s behalf, raising our own bar to go above and beyond with our team of experts to help our clients get through and grow stronger. Congratulations to our team of employee benefits experts and thanks again for the third year running to our clients for the recognition.”
The Richards Group’s Employee Benefits and Human Resources practice employs a ‘360 Degree’ strategy that focuses on employee benefits in the broadest sense of the phrase. We provide unique attention designed to meet each individual client’s needs and understand the challenges that HR leaders balance between maintaining a healthy workforce and fiscal responsibility. To that end, we provide clients with plan design and budgeting strategies, wellness expertise, leadership and training, robust technologies and compliance insights. We take a holistic approach to ensuring you have a healthy, engaged and dynamic workforce.
The Richards Group, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, has provided local Insurance, Retirement Plan and Employee Benefits solutions to clients throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1867. The firm has over 140 employees in 12 locations and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” in each of the past 5 years by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The Richards Group has expanded services to include Safety, Wellness and Human Resources consulting.
TRG Named One of the 2020 Best Places to Work in VT
The Richards Group was recently named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Vermont, an award created by Vermont Business Magazine, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Economic Development, the Vermont Department of Labor, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Vermont State Council and Best Companies Group.
This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Vermont, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.
“A career at The Richards Group means working alongside exceptional people who care deeply about our customers and the communities we serve,” said Antonia Crawford, Human Resources Manager at The Richards Group. “Our employees are our most important asset and we continue to support not just their professional aspirations, but their personal ones as well. Initiatives like our wellness program, continuing education, practical resources and training, as well as healthy work-life balance and employee recognition are all essential to the success of the culture we have created here at TRG. Our values are rooted in providing a healthy and happy workplace where employees can thrive, and we are incredibly honored to have been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the Best Places to Work.”
The Richards Group, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, has provided local Insurance, Employee Benefits and Retirement Plan solutions to clients throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1867. The firm currently has over 140 employees and 12 locations in Vermont and New Hampshire and has expanded services to include Safety, Wellness and Human Resources consulting.