Best Places to Work in Maine

B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 8 6 SMALL COMPANIES [ 15 - 49 employees ] Maine Information Network LLC is a 22-member staff tasked with managing the InforME network manager contract. As the InforME network manager, MIN provides the state of Maine with the Maine.gov website and 170 unique online services that have trans- formed the way citizens and business represen- tatives interact with government. This is complex work, and MIN appreciates when staff go above and beyond, rewarding a job well done with gift cards, notes of thanks, or quirky and fun gifts like sock monkey toys. For milestone anniversaries, staff can select thank- you items of their choice; for instance, staff members have received TVs, BBQ grills, gaming equipment and even patio sets. Employees can take advantage of MIN's flexible work hours to accommodate school events or take family members to the doctor, for example. MIN's telecommuting options allows staff to work part of their week from the comfort of their home. The flexible work schedule and work environ- ment allow folks, for example, to wear jeans to work, or start their day at 6:30 a.m. so they can be home by the time their kids return from school. Or they can take a two-hour lunch break if they want. This is a family-first environ- ment: Since the majority of the staff members have worked with MIN three or more years, it has truly become a family away from home. Everyone enjoys a strong team feeling, with everyone working toward a common goal. Excellent health care benefits include no-em- ployee-cost coverage pro- vided through Cigna. In most cases, coverage for major procedures, such as out-patient surgical procedures or the birth of a child, are covered at 90% or more. Additionally, deductibles remain low compared to other companies, with the employee's out-of-pocket maximum being between $700 and $1,400 annually. MIN's competitive 401(k) package includes employer matches of 50% for up to 10% of the employee's income. Additionally, stock in the company can be purchased at a discounted rate of the lowest price two times per year. Employees can take advantage of men- toring, job shadowing and cross-training, and attendance at leadership workshops or other formal leadership education. An employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program can provide counseling ser- vices for marital, parental or financial problems, or can provide assistance for specific conditions such as substance abuse, smoking cessation or gambling. Maine Information Network No-employee-cost health coverage Maine Information Network 45 Commerce Dr., Suite 10 Augusta, ME 04330 Top local executive: Dan Andrews, General Manager Year established: 1999 Maine employees: 22 Website: www.maine.gov/informe # 1 Maine Information Network staff at the Donate for Life Event with Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap. Planson International Generous health plan contributions Planson International is a specialized global IT solutions provider to interna- tional organizations focused on devel- opment, sustainability, and emergency response. The work that employees per- form on a daily basis can be quite complex and time consuming. But employees consistently say their work is rewarding far beyond the financial aspects reflected in their pay. For starters, they love knowing their work plays a part in aiding humani- tarian efforts throughout the world. Examples in- clude the purchase, de- livery and installation of 45,339 computers in schools throughout the Philippines, and sending thousands of tablets to the Congo for an election. Then there's the vast array of benefits and perks, such as: • Flexible schedules and telework- ing options • Paid time off to volunteer • Opportunities to assist the hiring process • Thanksgiving meals hosted by the CEO at her home • Paid CPR training and paid lunch breaks • SeaDogs games, bowling, gener- ous bonuses and gift cards, and a dress code that permits shorts and flipflops! Planson's amazing health plan provides a generous HRA contri- bution in the amount of $2,000 every year. The result is that employees only pay the first $600 of deductible expenses and the company pays the remaining $2,000 of deductible expenses. Once the deductible is reached, there are no coinsurance charg- es. Planson also pays 80% of the cost of the premiums of individual employees. The company offers both 401(k) pre- tax contribution options as well as Roth post-tax options, giving employees flex- ibility and choice in their retirement options – and offers up to a 4% match. The plan is fully vested on day one. The company makes true-up payments each year to employee accounts. On top of that, the company provides professional retirement training twice a year at no cost, through a professional advisor. The people and culture are really what Planson is all about. Employees are driven but also treat each other with utmost respect – from high school interns to top brass. They look forward to going to work each day. They coordi- nate initiatives like Meal Trains, for co- workers dealing with stressful personal situations. They also arrange fun get- togethers, like employee happy hours, bowling in the winter and SeaDogs baseball games in the summer, which are also open to family members. Planson International 363 Penney Road New Gloucester, ME 04260 Top local executive: Carolyn Justice, CEO Year established: 1989 Maine employees: 33 Website: www.plansonintl.com # 2 Planson employees and CEO participating in the 2017 Halloween costume contest.

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