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33 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 8 LARGE COMPANIES [ 250+ employees ] Publishers Clearing House, best known for sweepstakes prizes, is much more than big checks. PCH also takes great pride in community and pri- oritizes philanthropy. Through charitable trusts, more than 40% of company profits benefit community organizations. In addition, annual Giveback events have resulted in over $850,000 in dona- tions to worthy causes, such as supporting the troops and ending childhood cancer. PCH prides itself on creating a winning environment for employees. The Portland office offers healthy snacks and beverages, team outings to local attractions, Fun Photo Fridays, bumper pool tournaments, ski and fitness discounts, paid volunteer time off, and many wellness benefits. Free yoga is offered weekly. Company fun days include ice cream socials, local sports outings, scavenger hunts and team- building events. Publishers Clearing House Bangor Savings Bank focuses on exceptional and differentiated service, with a culture of caring that truly values employee feedback, suggestions and ideas while encouraging creativity and innovation. BSB's annual pizza night celebration brings employees from across the state to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to celebrate success. This year, employees saw the Living Wage initiative extend beyond the original plan: The most recent round of increases impacted more than 300 employees, increasing the minimum rate of pay to $15 per hour. The Employee Relief Fund supports employees in need. Their partnership with Husson College provides an on- site Master's Program. BSB's wellness program includes assessments, finan- cial education, free fitness trackers and discounts. Bangor Savings Bank There's no shortcut to success. But the Darling's team proves there's a for- mula that's been successful since 1897, when V.S. Darling opened a bicycle shop in Auburn: Hire good people, treat them fairly and give them the tools to be successful. Treating team members well is only part of the story. Darling's maintains a generous compensation and ben- efits package. Then there are the "in- tangibles" – teamwork and conscious effort on balancing work and family time. Darling's is involved in the com- munities it serves – known for finding creative ways to give back. By working to help others, the crew at Darling's is working for more than just a paycheck, and their work makes a real difference. Redington-Fairview General Hospital is a family. Employees greet each other in the hall to stop and ask how the kids are. Nobody feels like a number. RFGH fosters a culture of caring for each other in addition to patients, visitors, and community members. Employees receive excellent pay and benefits, including free healthcare, pen- sion and gym memberships. Annual fun events like Hospital Week, a BBQ and a holiday dance encourage fun among staff members. Wellness initiatives, like a European walking challenge ending with a cash prize, rewards employees for leading healthy lives. Redington- Fairview encourages personal develop- ment with tuition assistance program of up to $5,400 per year, student loan forgiveness up to $1,800 per year and pay for certifications and conferences. Darling's Redington-Fairview General Hospital # 6 # 7 www.bangor.com www.darlings.com www.rfgh.net http://media.pch.com # 4 # 5 Stay informed, engaged and connected with a print + digital subscription to Mainebiz. You'll receive bi-weekly issues, special publications and full online access! F U L L C O N T E N T S O N PA G E 4 F O C U S S O U T H E R N M A I N E Southern Maine builds on diverse industries S O U T H E R N M A I N E F O C U S Economy motion S O U T H E R N M A I N E F O C U S S TA R T S O N PA G E 1 1 » in $2.00 July 10, 2017 VO L . X X I I I N O. 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