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26 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) Gulf of Maine Research Institute The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has a special program that allows staff to nominate teams that have balanced the organization's three dimensions of success: results, relationships and process. The teams are recognized at a staff re- treat held three times a year and awarded a gift card to celebrate their success in whatever way they choose. As an organization that empowers thoughtful, entrepreneurial and persistent employees who aspire to high levels of impact, GMRI offers op- portunities for staff to learn more about the services and benefits available, including lunch-and-learns on topics like retirement and health benefits, as well as sea state lectures. Employees value their flexible schedules, family- friendly events throughout the year, and the company wide open-door policy. www.gmri.org Knickerbocker Group Knickerbocker Group recognizes the importance of fostering a great culture to provide outstanding service to their clients.. As a 100% employee-owned company, Knickerbocker strives for bal- ance. Employees value spending time with family, being active in their com- munities, and celebrat- ing all Maine has to offer. Knickerbocker provides the flexible schedules needed to make time for a healthy work/life bal- ance. The company sponsors numerous nonprofit and community events, and all employees may attend those events, galas, museum openings and other parties on a raffle or first come-first serve basis. Knickerbocker pays for 100% of employees' health insurance coverage and offers great retirement plans, including a 401(k), profit-sharing bonuses and an ESOP. www.knickerbockergroup.com # 32 # 33 Katahdin Trust Company Katahdin Trust offers an outstand- ing benefits package that includes per- formance bonus incentives, sick and personal time, college tuition reimburse- ment program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Once a month, the company hosts a "Fun Friday" where em- ployees are rewarded with treats, logo gear and more. Recently implemented was jeans day every Friday. To honor top vol- unteers, a "Top of the Mountain" Award is given; it includes a get-away weekend, tickets to an event, or cash. The annual Employee Appreciation Party features games, prizes, give-aways and years of service awards. Employees are also recognized on a regular basis on the intranet, where photos and/or write-ups are posted of employees volunteering, new grand-babies, and personal achieve- ments such as graduating college. www.katahdintrust.com # 31 SeniorsPlus SeniorsPlus recognizes the im- portance of work/life balance. They provide a flexible work schedule that allows employees to work from home, flextime, telecommuting and sum- mertime alternative work schedules. SeniorsPlus provides an HRA and HSA and pays full den- tal premiums. Employees are recognized by annual staff appreciation and milestone recognition days, with hand-written notes from the president and CEO on employment anniversaries. WOW Moments offer shout-outs to individual employees in the agency's monthly newsletter. Wellness benefits include gym and equipment reimbursements, massages, acupuncture and nutritional counseling. Fun monthly events are held, such as food trucks, give-away challenges or celebration of silly days such as National Flip Flop Day. www.seniorsplus.org # 30 SeniorsPlus employees decked out for the annual Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce holiday parade, ready to set forth on the organization's parade float. www.seniorsplus.org 1-800-427-1241 Join our team! Career opportunities vary. Positions available for social workers providing case management and care coordination services for older people and adults with disabilities. Some positions, located in different parts of the state, include the ability to work from a remote, home office environment. Proud to be named a Providing Meals on Wheels, Medicare counseling, caregiver support and education, long-term care coordination, and information and referral throughout the tri-county area. Connecting more than 4,000 clients statewide with home care coordination services. Our mission is to enrich the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities by supporting independent living and healthy aging. We are a 501c3 nonprofit with more than 100 employees and 500 volunteers. Designated Area Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties, and represented statewide through our EIM care coordination program