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Benefits:
- Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment. Varying levels of coverage are also offered for dependents.
- All full-time employees are automatically enrolled in a company-sponsored life insurance program, in which Viola covers 100% of the premium cost. Employees are eligible to convert this to an individual plan if they leave the organization.
- Viola also offers an employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program to provide counseling for marital, financial, or parental problems.
Additional Information:
- Employees have a flexible working schedule to accommodate appointments, events, and more.
- Half of Viola’s executive team is female.
- The company initiated an Employee of the Month program in December 2021. It also hosted a 10-year anniversary party in 2021 in celebration of its founding in 2011.
- Employees have access to free company gear and Viola products (within compliance parameters).
- Employee stock option participation is offered through the company’s profit-sharing plan.
- Viola offers 12 paid holidays, and employees are afforded 10 vacation days, 20 personal days, and unlimited sick days, with carryover options available.
- Employees are allowed additional paid time off to participate in community service projects.
- Reimbursement is available for employees who achieve new certifications or attend business education workshops and/or conferences. Financial wellness education courses are also offered.
- The company participates in a range of community organizations, including Root & Rebound, Montbello Organizing Committee, and additional social equity programs.
From the CEO: “Viola was inspired by my grandmother and, because of that, we aim to create an environment and company that would make her proud,” says Al Harrington, co-founder and CEO of Viola Brands. “Being an MSO [multi-state operator], it can be hard at times to unite teams across different markets, but everybody here is passionate about our mission and our products. Also, we know how to have a good time, so we make sure to connect over a good strain.”
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