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Walker Supports Its Employees
"I've worked for Walker going on my 12th year now in a variety of positions. Regardless of my role or my responsibilities, I have ALWAYS felt like I was part of a family. For a lot of companies, those are just words or a concept but, I assure you, that is not the case at Walker.
A couple of months ago, my mother had a stroke -- her second in 3 years. It was a very traumatic and stressful time which could've been even further exacerbated by having to worry about missing time from work. However, with the flexibility offered at Walker, a hotspot was purchased for me and I was allowed to work remotely from my Mom's house upon her return from the hospital until I could get her re-acclimated (she also has dementia) into her surroundings and routine. It really made me think long and hard how the love, support and flexibility I was given positively impacted my own mental and physical health and how many employees these days would not have been afforded such benefits.
I know I could have asked to take the whole week off and it would have been approved, but my team was in the middle of some big projects and I take a lot of pride in my work so I decided I'd prefer to continue to do some work when I could. I was offered the flexibility to work my time throughout the day and night while taking care of my mother and her needs. I will never forget what I experienced and continue to experience working at The Walker Group and I wish you all out there find yourself an organization that values you as a human being with a family, animals and others who need you as much as they value the work you provide to the organization. I will forever be grateful to work for a company with such supportive leadership and kind and caring individuals across the board."
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In 2023, The Walker Group made history as the first business in Connecticut to transition to a Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT)-ownership model. This innovative structure ensures that the company's values, mission and culture are preserved as it transitions beyond its founders, safeguarding them for future generations. In this insightful webinar presentation, we explore key topics such as: ~ What it means to be a Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT)-owned company ~ Why The Walker Group chose this unique model ~ The legal and financial considerations of adopting a PPT ~ The impact of a PPT on employees and the community This session features The Walker Group's co-CEOs, Jessica Rich and Todd Bailey, along with founder Kate Emery, and expert insights from Jenny Kassan, President of The Kassan Group. Watch the webinar recording to learn more about this progressive, new approach to business succession!
The Walker Group is proud to announce becoming Connecticut’s first Perpetual Purpose Trust (PPT)-owned company. This innovative ownership model allows us to prioritize a social mission that benefits our employees, clients, and community. co-CEO Jessica Rich discusses this transformation and its positive impact on Friends with Employee Benefits: A OneDigital Podcast. Tune in to learn more about how our purpose-driven approach is shaping a brighter future!
The Walker Group featured in Nick Romeo’s book, “The Alternative”
