To find out, Newsday had the consulting and research firm Energage anonymously poll more than 16,000 employees at 117 LI employers, on everything from pay and benefits to leadership and company alignment.
After analyzing all the results of the 117 companies that participated in the survey, Newsday and Energage have selected 80 as top Long Island workplaces and we are proud to spotlight the winners in each category, along with a look at what their employees had to say, islandwide trends and much more.
Large Employers
500+ Long Island workers
TOP LARGE EMPLOYER SIGNATURE PREMIER PROPERTIES
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Tony Donnino
COMPANY: Signature Premier Properties
JOB: Licensed associate real estate broker
I worked for another real estate company for 20 years. The fact that real estate companies got corporate turned me off.
After Signature Premier Properties started to take over the market, it was time for me to leave my other company.
I like it because it’s not the corporate attitude. It’s still the mom-and-pop company, but it has grown into a giant on Long Island.
The owners probably know everyone’s name, every family member. They’re very involved in every aspect of the company, which they should be. I also like that the agents are very professional.
FUN FACT: I’m a sports guy. I still play softball at 62 years old. I play in a 40-and-over league in the Town of Huntington and I play pool in a league in Huntington. I like to travel. Saratoga Springs is my favorite place to visit because of the racetrack.
TOP LARGE EMPLOYER BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Kimberley Ruiz
COMPANY: Bethpage Federal Credit Union
JOB: Community development relationship manager
I’ve only been at Bethpage for two years, but everyone says it feels like I’ve been here much longer. It may be because of all the roles I get to play here.
One of my favorite responsibilities is teaching financial literacy classes at area schools and libraries. I’ve taught in front of kindergarten students and seniors, but it’s speaking to high school students that I love the most, because it’s at about that age that they’re becoming curious. High school students are starting to think about finances, and it’s amazing to see how engaged they are.
Bethpage is also very community oriented, and I’m involved in many of those meaningful events, including the turkey drive we put together each year with Island Harvest.
FUN FACT: I’m a certified scuba diver. I went on vacation in Thailand by myself, saw a sign, and said “Sure, why not!” I went through three 12-hour days of training in a pool and then the ocean, and saw a baby octopus and all sorts of other colorful fish. I recently also went to Croatia on vacation. Also took a trip to Peru. You have to understand, I take my vacations seriously.
TOP LARGE EMPLOYER PIPING ROCK HEALTH PRODUCTS
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Gaston Mathias
COMPANY: Piping Rock Health Products
JOB: Material handler
I joined Piping Rock about nine months ago, and I’ve received other job offers since then. I’m real clear about this: I tell them no way, I love it here. If people saw how we are treated, and how my plant manager treats people in general, they’d understand that there is no reason to offer me another job.
I’m very fortunate, because when I first came here, it was on a temporary basis. But I did well, and they converted the job to a full-time position.
My main responsibility here is to retrieve materials, and set up machines before line operators start. Also, if they’re running low on a material, like bottles, for example, I retrieve the goods so that we don’t stop with production. I’m a runner, so to speak.
FUN FACT: I’m a furniture maker. My brother taught me how to make and fix furniture in Haiti before I came to the United States in 1981. I can fix anything! Bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, you name it. I used to do this for a living, and I still do this on the side. Also, I can cook. I make great salmon dishes. When I go to a restaurant and order salmon, it never satisfies me.
Catholic Health Services of Long Island “This is a faith-based organization and I have the opportunity to work with leaders that care about the staff in many ways that you do not find in other employer environments.”
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (research) “As a researcher you observe biological connections nobody has seen before.”
Family Service League (human and social services) “Social work is not a job, it is a passion. I love helping people put together the pieces of the puzzle of their lives, so they can live a happier, healthier life.”
Lessing’s Hospitality Group (restaurants and catering) “I love my job because it allows me to be creative with my passion for food.”
Life’s WORC (residential and day-services support) “Every day offers new opportunities to make life better for the people we support.”
Marchon Eyewear (fashion brands) “Even though I have been here for so long, I have learned so much more within the last 10 years.”
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation “We strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents/patients. Just yesterday, during rounds, one of the residents (after I checked in on her) grabbed my hand and said, ‘Please come around some more.’ That made my heart melt!”
Spectrum Vision Partners (eye care) “There is immense gratification when you have a patient thank you for your help or state how much they enjoy coming into the office due to the care they receive from the entire staff.”
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital “To be able to assist a woman to give birth to her first baby, to teach a woman how to care for her baby, to be a support system for a family — all of these things make me feel truly fulfilled in my position as an RN.”
Zebra Technologies Corp. (bar code scanners, printers and mobile computers) “We are driving innovation into every product that we develop and leading the market in mobile computers. We’re focused on our customers. It’s incredibly fulfilling!”
| Rank | Employer | Founded | Ownership | Sector | HeadquartersCity | HQ State | LI Locations | LI Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signature Premier Properties | 2007 | Private | Agents / Brokers | East Northport | NY | 21 | 1,050 |
| 2 | Bethpage Federal Credit Union | 1941 | Cooperative/Mutual | Not for profit, Federal Credit Union | Bethpage | NY | 37 | 725 |
| 3 | Piping Rock Health Products, LLC | 2011 | Private | Manufacturing | Bohemia | NY | 9 | 508 |
| 4 | Family Service League | 1926 | Non-profit | Human and social services | Huntington | NY | 19 | 794 |
| 5 | Lessing’s Hospitality Group | 1890 | Private | Restaurants/catering | Great River | NY | 45 | 700 |
| 6 | Zebra Technologies Corp. | 1969 | Public | Technology | Lincolnshire | IL | 2 | 859 |
| 7 | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | 1890 | Non-profit | Research | Cold Spring Harbor | NY | 3 | 850 |
| 8 | Stony Brook Southampton Hospital | 1909 | Non-profit | Hospitals | Southampton | NY | 1 | 1,176 |
| 9 | Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation | 1972 | Non-profit | Skilled Nursing Centers | New Hyde Park | NY | 1 | 678 |
| 10 | Marchon Eyewear | 1983 | Non-profit | Fashion Brand | Melville | NY | 4 | 520 |
| 11 | Catholic Health Services of Long Island | 1997 | Non-profit | Health Center | Rockville Centre | NY | 15 | 15,227 |
| 12 | Life’s WORC | 1971 | Non-profit | Services for people with disabilities | Garden City | NY | 28 | 515 |
| 13 | Spectrum Vision Partners | 1997 | Private | Healthcare Management | Garden City | NY | 18 | 589 |
Midsize Employers
150-499 Long Island workers
TOP MIDSIZE EMPLOYER POWER HOME REMODELING GROUP
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Kelvin Ojo Nosagie
COMPANY: Power Home Remodeling Group
JOB: Remodeling consultant and team leader
I’ve been with Power for eight years. I went to St. John’s University and studied business administration and communications. I interned for CNN and worked at NY1 News. I was planning on going to law school, and I had actually gotten accepted to a school in Virginia. But I was kind of doing it for the money, it wasn’t for the right reasons.
As I was driving back from visiting the law school I got a call from a Power manager. When I came to Power, it was kind of like finding a home. It wasn’t something that I planned, I just felt that it was a great opportunity that I kind of walked into.
There’s always mobility, you’re always able to grow.
What has really surprised me the most is seeing the leaders of the business having a genuine interest in the lives of the people. You don’t see that at every company. You’re working with friends.
FUN FACT: I’m an associate pastor at my church, World Restoration Center in Westbury, where I mentor youths, help out at a food pantry, visit people who are ill and sometimes preach on Sundays.
TOP MIDSIZE EMPLOYER POSILLICO INC.
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Danielle Mendoza
COMPANY: Posillico Inc.
JOB: Project Manager
My favorite thing about my work is the interaction with so many different people — the labor force, owners, subcontractors, vendors and peers — and the mix of working on site and in the field office.
The construction industry is tough within itself no matter who you are. Every couple of months to every couple of years, you are moved to and learning a new project, with new people, all while having to get the ball rolling, typically, in only a couple of weeks.
Being a woman adds even more challenges because it is not as common in this industry. Trying to juggle learning the industry, a new project and a new role on top of working with a 100 percent male labor force, at least on my most recent project, can be intimidating and not everyone is welcoming to the idea of a woman on the worksite.
However, I’ve been very lucky at Posillico that this isn’t my ‘norm’. The company doesn’t see age or gender when assigning you to a role that they think you best fit, and I am grateful they provide the support needed to best succeed in that position.
FUN FACT: I am an avid reader, currently reading Brenée Brown’s “Daring Greatly” but vary between business and psychology genres with some fiction mixed in. My husband and I have two dogs and spend a lot of our free time outdoors with them, hiking in the cooler months and spending time at the beach in the summer.
TOP MIDSIZE EMPLOYER DOMINICAN VILLAGE
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Sherri Beverly
COMPANY: Dominican Village
JOB: Dining room manager
I’ve been here since it opened. I had been studying to be an electronic technician. I came here just to make extra money to pay for that course, and once I came here, I ended up staying here. It’s just like family, it’s very rewarding.
The residents, their warm personalities, their wisdom, their knowledge. They like to share their stories — they bring pictures into the dining room sometimes.
I grew up in Amityville. My mother, we prayed together, we stayed together. It was structure, it was chores, it was having respect for your elders, you speak when you’re spoken to. When I hire staff, I look for that home training. They already have a little experience and patience, and they know that the residents are declining, their hearing and their eyesight and their taste buds. We still can make them smile. We try to make it so they look forward to coming back to the dining room tomorrow.
FUN FACT: Last year I won the New York State Health Facilities Association’s Noble Caregiver Award, which honors front-line workers who help improve residents’ lives and create a better work environment. I also mentor young women through my church. Anywhere I can help, I’m there.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (commercial real estate) “I am able to be part of something bigger than myself. Long after I am gone, the procedures and staff that I helped to build up will still be here.”
Association for Mental Health and Wellness “I enjoy helping people and assisting others with reaching their goals. I especially like encouraging others who feel like there is no hope.”
BNB Bank “As a community banker, I have the opportunity to provide my clients with the personalized attention that a large banking atmosphere often lacks, and it makes me feel as if I am supporting the growth and efficiency of my clients.”
CN Guidance & Counseling Services (social services) “I get to support people who live with mental health and/or addiction issues so that they are not alone in their struggle.”
Cook Maran & Associates (insurance) “I love my job because there’s a lot of thinking.”
Cox & Company (manufacturing) “I love my job because I learn more about what goes into producing a product.”
DaVita (healthcare) “We are a village first and a company second. We treat each other with the same intensity as we treat our patients.”
Dental365 (dental care) “I feel we are able to work with patients, finding a solution that gives them the best dental treatment while understanding their budget and [insurance] allowances.”
Designatronics Inc. (components manufacturing) “I came from a competitor where I worked for many years before they moved out of state. I feel right at home here.”
Family & Children’s Association (social services) “It is great to know I am helping families through difficult times, but even greater to see when they take things that they have learned by being in our program and apply them.”
Farrell Fritz, P.C. (attorneys) “Attorneys have opportunities to handle challenging cases and develop professionally.”
H2M Architects + Engineers (design) “I have the freedom to create projects and develop new clients.”
HealthCare Partners, Management Service Organization “My job allows me to use my knowledge, talents and abilities to help improve patient care. I get to learn and grow as a health care professional.”
Heatherwood Luxury Rentals (apartments) “Top management has grown with the company and knows all aspects of the job. It’s not just another suit in the chair looking at the numbers and telling you what should be done. They have done it themselves for years.”
Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. (electrical products) “We get to develop and produce real products that we see for sale and are used by our friends and family.”
MagnaCare Administrative Services (medical insurance) “I am able to help our clients lower their health care costs.”
Marcum LLP (accounting) “I have a lot of flexibility in what I do and when I can get it done. I am not micromanaged and am trusted as a professional.”
MSC Industrial Supply Co. (tools distributor) “I like to take on projects that are outside of my day-to-day role, which allows me to learn more about the business and make a positive contribution to the bottom line.”
NFP Property and Casualty Services Inc. (insurance) “The company believes in diversity and inclusion, and that many different types of people can offer ideas that may work well for our clients.”
North Atlantic Industries Inc. (electronics manufacturing) “I learn something new every day, whether it is learning how to do more things with the systems/programs that we use or speaking with the engineers about how parts come together and the language they use to identify the different modules.”
Options for Community Living Inc. (housing and other services for vulnerable populations) “Everyone works together to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.”
Precipart (components manufacturing) “My ideas can be brought into reality.”
Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. (manufacturing) “I enjoy mechanical design and I have been provided with all the support anyone could ask for. I spend much of my time doing creative design and do not feel over-pressured by deadlines.”
YAI, formerly Young Adult Institute (education and social services for the developmentally disabled) “We are doing important work — caring for those with disabilities.”
| Rank | Employer | Founded | Ownership | Sector | HeadquartersCity | HQ State | LI Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Home Remodeling Group | 1992 | Private | Residential remodeling | Chester | PA | 1 |
| 2 | Posillico | 1946 | Private | Construction | Farmingdale | NY | 1 |
| 3 | Dominican Village | 1992 | Non-profit | Senior living community | Amityville | NY | 1 |
| 4 | Dental365 | 2014 | Private | Dental/health care | New Hyde Park | NY | 15 |
| 5 | Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp. | 1947 | Private | Manufacturing | Hauppauge | NY | 1 |
| 6 | North Atlantic Industries | 1955 | Private | Manufacturing | Bohemia | NY | 2 |
| 7 | Association for Mental Health and Wellness | 1990 | Non-profit | Mental health services | Ronkonkoma | NY | 4 |
| 8 | BNB Bank | 1910 | Public | Community bank | Hauppauge | NY | 40 |
| 9 | NFP Property and Casualty Services, Inc. | 1998 | Private | General insurance | New York | NY | 1 |
| 10 | Heatherwood Luxury Rentals | 1965 | Private | Property management | Commack | NY | 18 |
| 11 | Designatronics Inc. | 1950 | Private | Manufacturing | Hicksville | NY | 1 |
| 12 | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 1992 | Public | Real estate investment trust | Uniondale | NY | 1 |
| 13 | H2M architects + engineers | 1933 | Private | Architectural and engineering services | Melville | NY | 2 |
| 14 | HealthCare Partners, MSO | 1996 | Private | Health care | Garden City | NY | 1 |
| 15 | MSC Indsutrial Supply Co. | 1941 | Public | Engineering/Manufacturing | Melville | NY | 1 |
| 16 | Cook Maran & Associates | 1950 | Private | Insurance consultants & brokers | Melville | NY | 4 |
| 17 | Farrell Fritz, P.C. | 1976 | Partnership | Law | Uniondale | NY | 3 |
| 18 | Family & Children’s Association | 1884 | Non-profit | Human services | Mineola | NY | 10 |
| 19 | Marcum LLP | 1951 | Partnership | Accounting and consulting | New York | NY | 1 |
| 20 | Cox & Company | 1944 | Private | De-icing systems for aircraft | Plainview | NY | 1 |
| 21 | Precipart | 1950 | Private | Manufacturing | Farmingdale | NY | 1 |
| 22 | Options for Community Living, Inc. | 1982 | Non-profit | Human service | Ronkonkoma | NY | 3 |
| 23 | YAI | 1957 | Non-profit | Services for people with disabilities | New York | NY | 30 |
| 24 | DaVita | 1992 | Public | Health care | Denver | CO | 10 |
| 25 | MagnaCare | 1990 | Private | Medical insurance, medical management | Westbury | NY | 1 |
| 26 | Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 1906 | Private | Manufacturing | Melville | NY | 1 |
| 27 | CN Guidance & Counseling Services | 1972 | Non-profit | Mental health | Hicksville | NY | 3 |
Small Employers
50 – 149 Long Island workers
TOP SMALL EMPLOYER NATIONAL BUSINESS CAPITAL & SERVICES
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Shannon Treadwell
COMPANY: National Business Capital & Services
JOB: Vice president of production
Before I started here in 2013 I was working in a dry cleaners. I was 22 years old, and I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I started as a receptionist. I did that for a little while, and then from there I moved up to the processing department … I kept moving around and learning all aspects of the business, and now I am running the production department. This place believes in its employees more than any other place that I know. The culture is amazing. Really there is no limit as to where I want to go.
I can’t see myself being anywhere else. If you had asked me when I was young if I would be here, I don’t know if I would have said yes. But I am so happy to be here.
FUN FACT: If I am not here, you can find me at the beach. I’ll be in the ocean until mid-October, anywhere on Fire Island. I have a son, he’s 20 months old. He loves the ocean just as much as I do. We wake up; we go to the beach. He’s in the water, I am in the water. We are basically fish.
TOP SMALL EMPLOYER LONG ISLAND POWER SOLUTIONS
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Henry LaRosa
COMPANY: Long Island Power Solutions
JOB: Sales representative
I started at Long Island Power Solutions as a fresh-out-of-college intern almost nine years ago. I worked as an installer for about four years and then traded the roofs for the phones.
I love knowing I’m part of a solid team, a positive group of people who truly believe in me.
They’ve never put me in a box and have given me free rein to learn at my own pace.
Without a doubt, we all work hard, but it’s a fun, laid-back atmosphere. No one is dreading coming in when their alarm goes off in the morning. I can tell you for sure, I don’t. Plus, I don’t have to wear a suit and tie to work. What’s better than that?
FUN FACT: I’ve participated in several hiking trips in Colorado as part of The Ability Experience, a nonprofit founded by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, which I’m a part of. Through the organization, I was able to lead a group of visually impaired people as they trekked through beautiful creeks and mountain trails. Witnessing the sheer joy and excitement exploring Mother Nature brought to their faces has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
TOP SMALL EMPLOYER TLC FAMILY OF CAMPS & INNS
Employee Spotlight
NAME: Basimah Thompson, aka “Coach B”
COMPANY: TLC Family of Camps & Inns
JOB: Athletic director for campers ages 2-1/2 to 5 at North Shore Day Camp
I’ve been working at North Shore for the last five years. Every year, in the months leading up to summer, I tell myself I’m just gonna take the summer off, but when summer rolls around, I never do.
The truth is, I can’t stay away because I love it. Plus, I would hate to leave the kids hanging. They always look so excited to see me.
There are about 400 children in my program and, boy, do we have fun! We play all types of games, water games, catch-your-flag games, relay races and all types of sports, too. Tennis, softball, soccer, basketball, you name it.
For me, it’s a special time of year because I get to relive my childhood again. I get to be a big kid. I’m right there with them. I jump in the game. Most of the time it doesn’t even feel like work.
FUN FACT: I like to sleep with a teddy bear. I have a small collection of them. My husband gave me the first one for Valentine’s Day when we were dating, and now he knows to always get me one on special occasions. No one really knows this about me, but oh well, I guess the teddy bear’s out of the bag now.
Above All Store Fronts Inc. (construction) “I love my job because our boss is on the same level as us and not feeling like you are beneath him in any way.”
Acutis Diagnostics Inc. (medical tests) “The results that we give to our clients and patients sometimes can be life-changing. I love the fact that I feel as if I’m helping make a difference in the world.”
Allegiant Health (drugmaker) “My boss is my mentor and has helped me grow beyond my expectations.”
Allure Home Improvements “I get to create people’s visions right in front of them in their own homes.”
American Advisors Group (reverse mortgages) “I am able to assist seniors living a better life during retirement.”
American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. (broker/dealer) “I have the freedom to make decisions without someone standing over me. The company puts employees first and I’m not just a Social Security number.”
Appliance World (retailing) “I enjoy the camaraderie and getting to help people pick the product that meets their individual needs.”
AUSCO Inc. (components manufacturing) “My work is important to the aerospace industry and therefore to everyone who flies.”
Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions (insurance) “I love my job because it allows me to work in a spacious, beautiful office with a diversity of people from so many different areas of the world.”
Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP (attorneys) “My manager encourages my ideas and listens to me when I disagree or have another opinion. In past jobs, I felt like my opinion didn’t make a difference.”
ClearVision Optical (eye care) “I am given the opportunity to speak my mind and I feel comfortable saying when I disagree with someone or something. It lends itself to better discussions where everyone can take something out of it.”
Constellation Home Care “I feel that I help the people in the community establish the proper support necessary when transitioning back to the community from rehab or the hospital during recovery.”
Contemporary Computer Services Inc. (IT solutions) “I feel I am working with professionals that I can learn from. They will push me to take on new and challenging opportunities.”
DUKAL Corp. (medical devices) “I am given the ability to effect change and promote the healthy lives of patients through the products that we manufacture.”
Frankel Loughran Starr & Vallone, LLP (tax consultants) “I’m able to learn more and more about the accounting field each day.”
Janover LLC (accountants) “There were many significant health issues for employees or their loved ones during the most stressful time of our year, but we didn’t miss a beat as everyone stepped up to share the load!”
Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles LLP (attorneys) “My manager does a fantastic job of reassuring everyone that they are doing a great job. I have seen a significant drop in stress and anxiety since working here.”
L.K. McLean Associates Engineers & Surveyors, P.C. (civil engineering) “I love my job because I get involved with interesting local construction projects.”
Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers Corp. “I love my job because it is a fast-paced environment where all components of the company work together towards a common goal: closing loans.”
Mercy Haven Inc. (human and social services) “I get to help people get a place to live that they can call their own. It’s not abstract. It’s real people who now have a home because we made it happen for them.”
Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union “My branch manager and assistant branch manager are invested in helping me to grow.”
National Consumer Panel (researchers) “I like being busy and each day is a little different than the day before.”
New Vitality (vitamins and nutritional supplements) “We have lots of food, special events and fun things that we do to get us all together and learn about each other.”
Nixon Peabody LLC (attorneys) “Working in a law firm can be stressful at times but at Nixon the environment is great. Everyone walks around with a smile.”
Picciano & Scahill, P.C. (attorneys) “In the almost 16 years that I have been here, I have garnered respect and admiration from my fellow workers and attorneys. I have never worked any other place that makes me feel so necessary.”
Prepaid Ventures Ltd. (financial technology) “I get to come to a place where people actually respect my opinion and thoughts as a woman.”
P.W. Grosser Consulting (environmental engineering) “I have the opportunity to put my best skills to the test to help the environment and create a more sustainable future.”
RES Company Inc. (long-term care and mental health services) “I love the clients that we work with and helping them regain their independence in the community.”
Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC “The company truly cares about helping seniors to live comfortably and stay in their own homes.”
SUNation Solar Systems (energy) “We are cultivating change and doing what is best for the environment.”
SupplyHouse.com (retailer of hardware and building materials) “I have been given every opportunity to better myself within the company and they’ve supported me through many life decisions during my time here.”
The Engel Berman Group (commercial real estate developer) “I love my job because it allows me to grow to the next level of construction and change the landscape of the area that I am working on.”
The Patchogue-Medford Library “I am part of an organization that is committed to helping people become more empowered and educated.”
truMedic (medical devices) “I love my job because I’ve been promoted twice in the two years that I’ve been here.”
United Northern Mortgage Bankers Ltd. “I love my job because I help others to achieve the dream of homeownership.”
United States Luggage Company LLC (wholesale distributor) “The owner is very approachable and shows sincere concern for the staff and sharing information and sharing the success we have. He even cooks for us at the company BBQ every summer.”
Youth Enrichment Services (education and social services) “I get to work with students after school with projects and ideas that they want.”
| Rank | Employer | Founded | Ownership | Sector | HeadquartersCity | HQ State | LI Locations | LI Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Business Capital & Services | 2007 | Private | Business financing services | Bohemia | NY | 82 | 85 |
| 2 | LI Power Solutions | 2009 | Private | Alternative/renewable energy | Ronkonkoma | NY | 1 | 58 |
| 3 | TLC Family of Camps & Inns | 1992 | Parent company | Summer camps | Glen Cove | NY | 3 | 52 |
| 4 | Appliance World | 1992 | Private | Appliance retailer | Huntington | NY | 2 | 59 |
| 5 | Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, a MassMutual Firm | 1851 | Cooperative/Mutual | General insurance | East Hills | NY | 1 | 130 |
| 6 | SupplyHouse.com | 2004 | Private | E-commerce | Melville | NY | 1 | 133 |
| 7 | Allegiant Health | 1995 | Private | Pharmaceuticals | Deer Park | NY | 2 | 135 |
| 8 | Louis K McLean Associates Engineers & Surveyors, PC | 1950 | Private | Civil engineering | Brookhaven | NY | 2 | 87 |
| 9 | P.W. Grosser Consulting | 1990 | Private | Environmental engineering | Bohemia | NY | 1 | 52 |
| 10 | United Northern Mortgage Bankers Limited | 1979 | Private | Mortgage lending | Levittown | NY | 1 | 114 |
| 11 | truMedic | 2013 | Private | Wholesale/retail | Kings Park | NY | 1 | 59 |
| 12 | Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC | 2012 | Private | Reverse mortgage services | Bloomfield | NJ | 1 | 65 |
| 13 | Constellation Home Care | 2014 | Private | Health care | Syosset | NY | 1 | 144 |
| 14 | Nixon Peabody LLP | 1875 | Partnership | Law | Boston | MA | 1 | 64 |
| 15 | Mercy Haven, Inc. | 1985 | Non-profit | Human and social services | Islip Terrace | NY | 5 | 77 |
| 16 | American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. | 2001 | Private | Broker/dealer | Holbrook | NY | 1 | 104 |
| 17 | DUKAL Corp. | 1991 | Private | Medical devices & products | Ronkonkoma | NY | 1 | 54 |
| 18 | United States Luggage Co. | 1940 | Private | Wholesale distributor | Hauppauge | NY | 1 | 66 |
| 19 | Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP | 1993 | Private | Law | Islandia | NY | 1 | 121 |
| 20 | New Vitality | 1993 | Public | Vitamin & supplements | Edgewood | NY | 1 | 68 |
| 21 | SUNation Solar Systems | 2003 | Private | Solar/renewable energy | Ronkonkoma | NY | 1 | 146 |
| 22 | Picciano & Scahill, P.C. | 1992 | Private | Law | Bethpage | NY | 1 | 125 |
| 23 | Meadowbrook Financial Mortgage Bankers Corp. | 2010 | Private | Mortgage lending | Westbury | NY | 2 | 146 |
| 24 | RES Co. | 2000 | Private | Serves survivors of traumatic brain injury | Bohemia | NY | 1 | 53 |
| 25 | Alure Home Improvements | 1946 | Private | Construction/remodeling | Commack | NY | 2 | 83 |
| 26 | Prepaid Ventures, Ltd. | 2007 | Private | Financial technology | New Hyde Park | NY | 1 | 52 |
| 27 | Engel Burman | 1997 | Private | Development | Garden City | NY | 3 | 100 |
| 28 | AUSCO Inc. | 1957 | Private | Aerospace/defense | Farmingdale | NY | 1 | 97 |
| 29 | Patchogue Medford Library | 1975 | Government | Library | Patchogue | NY | 1 | 113 |
| 30 | American Advisors Group | 2004 | Private | Mortgage | Orange | CA | 1 | 91 |
| 31 | ClearVision Optical | 1949 | Private | Optical wholesale | Hauppauge | NY | 1 | 139 |
| 32 | Campolo, Middleton, & McCormick LLP | 2008 | Partnership | Law | Ronkonkoma | NY | 3 | 50 |
| 33 | Youth Enrichment Services | 1987 | Non-profit | Human and social services | West Islip | NY | 1 | 95 |
| 34 | Acutis Diagnostics | 2016 | Private | Diagnostics, imaging & laboratories | East Northport | NY | 1 | 86 |
| 35 | Contemporary Computer Services Inc | 1974 | Private | Information technology | Bohemia | NY | 1 | 74 |
| 36 | National Consumer Panel | 2010 | Partnership | Data analysis & research | Syosset | NY | 1 | 61 |
| 37 | Above All Store Fronts, Inc. | 1993 | Private | Construction | Hauppauge | NY | 1 | 135 |
| 38 | Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union | 1936 | Non-profit | Credit union | Westbury | NY | 6 | 64 |
| 39 | Janover LLC | 1938 | Partnership | Certified public accountants | Garden City | NY | 1 | 83 |
| 40 | Frankel Loughran Starr & Vallone LLP | 1995 | Partnership | Tax consulting | Garden City | NY | 1 | 83 |
Special Awards
Companies that employees scored highest in each category
Leadership (large)
Wayne Grossé
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Leadership (midsize)
Joseph Posillico
Posillico
Leadership (small)
Joseph Milillo
LI Power Solutions
Direction Power Home Remodeling Group
Managers Family Service League
New ideas TLC Family of Camps & Inns
Doers National Business Capital & Services
Meaningfulness Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions, a MassMutual Firm
Values SupplyHouse.com
Clued in senior management Dental365
Communication Signature Premier Properties
Appreciation Dominican Village
Work/life flexibility North Atlantic Industries
Training Piping Rock Health Products
Benefits P.W. Grosser Consulting
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“Have trust in your staff and be someone who staff members can trust,” says Joseph Milillo, chief executive of Ronkonkoma-based Long Island Power Solutions.
The skills and communication styles of top decision-makers can make the difference between a workplace that keeps employees engaged and one that fails to attract and keep talented workers.
Vision, trust and the ability to absorb feedback and implement employee ideas are all qualities that employees at some of Long Island’s Top Workplaces said their leaders exhibited. It’s those qualities that workers said give them confidence in their company’s leadership.
Based on Energage’s 2019 Top Workplaces survey for Newsday, the three Long Island leaders who inspired the most confidence in their employees were:
Wayne Grossé, president and chief executive of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, in the large-company category
Joseph K. Posillico, president and chief executive of Farmingdale-based Posillico Inc., in the mid-sized company category
Joseph Milillo, chief executive of Ronkonkoma-based Long Island Power Solutions, in the small company category.
What qualities do you think are vital for a successful business leader?
Grossé:
Empathy and good communications skills. You need to be approachable and get information from all levels. A lot of places, when they’re looking for solutions, they just listen to the executive team. We don’t do that. We do a lot of focus groups internally, and most of the input we get makes a difference.
Posillico:
You have to have a clear vision of where you want to bring your organization and you have to be able to communicate that and get people to buy into that. The other aspect is to be opened-minded, listen to people and don’t just do things because it’s “my idea.” No one wants to do something because they’re told to do something they want to do something because they think it’s the right thing to do.
Milillo:
Have trust in your staff and be someone who staff members can trust. Have self-confidence and inspire it in others. Be knowledgeable. If your business revolves around sales, you need to know your product front and back. And lastly, the ability to recognize and foster talent is key. It’s the best way to create a pleasant and efficient work environment where people feel empowered and motivated.
Has your approach to leadership changed over the years?
Grossé:
It hasn’t changed much. I’ve been in management since I was 23, and I got it early on, and understood how to deal with people. I got lucky. It’s a very simple approach: Focus on people. I’m approachable, I do a lot of reaching out, walking around and talking to people.
Posillico:
The biggest thing I had to learn to do was to delegate more. I was the type of guy that felt like I had to do everything myself. Sometimes I wouldn’t have as much trust in some of the people underneath me to do what I needed done. That just took time to bring the right people in that I had the confidence in.
Milillo:
In the early stages of the business, my management style was a lot more hands-on. I was doing more of what I call “managing of the jobs.” I was doing most of the work myself. Now, I’m at a place where I’ve moved from managing the jobs and having to do every step myself to overseeing the processes and managing the people doing them — my team.
What are the most challenging aspects of leading a business?
Grossé:
It’s the messaging, to ensure that everyone understands the purpose, and ours is enriching lives. It’s not just about product orientation, rates and service. A teller can help cheer someone up when they’re having a bad day. We experiment, we do a lot of surveys and we make sure people are getting the right message.
Posillico:
Being able to continue to be successful in an extremely competitive business. You’ve got to have a lot of self-discipline to not chase jobs because you need the work. On the other hand, you’ve got to make sure that you’re getting the right type of work and keep getting work to keep your people employed.
Milillo:
Making sure every part of it runs smoothly. If one part of the chain or one part of the process is off, it can delay our entire schedule as a company and set back our timetables as to when jobs are supposed to be completed. This is most challenging during times of growth.
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Employees
A letter from
Newsday’s Publisher,
Debby Krenek
Long Islanders are passionate about the place they call home, the place they have chosen to live and build a family — and they are passionate about the place they have chosen to work.
For the second year in a row, Newsday has partnered with Energage, an employee research and culture technology firm, to determine Long Island’s 2019 Top Workplaces. This recognition, open to all employers on Long Island (public, private, nonprofit or governmental) with at least 50 employees, is solely based on anonymous employee survey feedback. The survey takes a deep dive into employee engagement, measuring whether employees feel aligned with their company’s mission and leadership.
Some of the companies are well known, many are not. You’ll hear words like appreciated, empowered and valued. You’ll get a better understanding of how employees relate to their work and how management motivates them to work toward their highest potential.
As we prepared to move into our new workplace, we thought a lot about the things we heard in last year’s section; words like values, culture and direction – and we’ve been inspired. At Newsday we remain fully committed to telling the story of Long Island. Our own new workplace is an investment into our future and allows us to fully focus on serving Long Islanders. All these workplaces are a very big part of that future as well. They’ve built impressive, award-winning organizations and are leading the way for the entire business community.
So, from all of us at Newsday, congratulations to Long Island’s 2019 Top Workplaces winners; and come spring, we look forward to welcoming you to our new place for a visit!