Best Places to Work in Maine

20 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 9 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Bernstein Shur Bernstein Shur's commitment to leadership in the workplace was il- lustrated by its recently adopted 16- week parental leave policy for attor- neys and staff regardless of gender. Bernstein Shur also provides employ- ees with free parking in downtown Portland. Dedication to diversity and inclusion includes facilitating a three-hour seminar provided by the Racial Equity Institute.The Social Committee sponsors all sorts of fun activities and many lunches that promote camaraderie, like Chili and Chowda Cook-offs and Make Your Own Sundae. Recognition comes with annual Extraordinary Merit Awards and surprise Good Work Awards, plus anniversary bonuses and appreciation lunches. An annual summer outing pro- vides a great opportunity for employees to enjoy a BBQ, music, volleyball and relaxation. www.bernsteinshur.com Good Shepherd Food Bank Employees of Good Shepherd Food Bank feel a sense of purpose and re- sponsibility, describing themselves as "partners" in the work to eliminate hunger. They create strong bonds based on vulnerability, trust and empathy, allowing them to feel connected to their work, co-workers and their positive impacts. In re- turn, Good Shepherd Food Bank provides working environments that are safe, comfortable, flexible and appealing to work in. The organization extends as much autonomy as possible for employees to choose when and where they work and how best to get their work accomplished. Employees receive generous paid time off benefits and com- petitive compensation. The Emergency Relief Fund offers grants and no-interest loans to employees. GSFB matches up to 6% of employee salary. www.gsfb.org Systems Engineering In the last year, Systems Engineering made significant enhancements to its employee and family benefit offerings. They now offer $1,000 in HSA contribu- tions (a 25% increase), $6,000 in HRA funding annually, subsidized vision and dental plans, and 100% employer paid employee, spouse and child life insurance, plus fully-funded short-term and long-term disability coverage. But wait, there's more! SE doubled its paid parental leave to 80 hours, added paid volunteer time of four hours and added a half-day holiday. The 401(k) plan includes a 3% company match in ad- dition to annual profit-sharing as an employee-owned company, Plus there are ongoing workshops covering fi- nancial planning, retirement savings and college savings, with an onsite financial advisor. www.syseng.com Evergreen Credit Union At Evergreen Credit Union, founded in 1951, employees say they love the sales performance bonuses that range from $250 to $5,000- and that's not all! There's an annual bonus for all staff if all goals set by the board of direc- tors are met. The great employment package includes generous income, reasonably priced benefits and liberal PTO. Employees receive Years of Service Awards, gift cards and cake for their birthdays, and chair massages for all staff twice a year. What could be better than relaxing at great offsite events? That includes baseball, hockey, football games, disc golf with a cookout, harbor cruises, white water rafting and family picnics. Mix & Mingle happy hours are always a fun way for the team to relax and get to know one another. www.egcu.org # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15 2019 systemsengineering.com/BePartOfIT At Systems Engineering, our employees are our Number One resource who enjoy: To our exceptional people who work hard to deliver the very best IT services to our clients every day and who have made Systems Engineering a Maine Best Places to Work company for the 6th consecutive year, Thank You! Be Part of IT! IT Strategy and Managed Services Provider 100% Employee-Owned • Employee Ownership • Competitive Wages and Benefits • Company Sponsored Sports Teams and Events • Continuous Learning Opportunities • Onsite Wellness Program • Paid Parental Leave • Work/Life Balance There's so much more! If you are looking to join a collaborative team who counts on each other and strives to enable the exceptional for our clients every day, then apply for a career with Systems Engineering.

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