Consolidated Communications, a leading broadband and business communications provider, announced it has been named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher for the second year in a row.

“From building out our fiber network, to providing an industry-leading customer experience, our employees do amazing work every day,” Vivian Schott, vice president of human resources for Consolidated, said. “We aim to engage and inspire our employees to do great things.”

Consolidated was recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation and employee communication to support the health, financial security and career growth of its employees at a sustainable cost structure.

Consolidated has 625 employees based in Maine.

“Consolidated was recognized because of how they approach organizational priorities with a long-term outlook, provide high-quality, high-value benefits and build and solidify a strong organizational culture through their communications,” William F. Ziebell, chief executive officer of Gallagher’s Benefits & HR Consulting Division, said.