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12 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 0 SMALL EMPLOYER (15 - 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Colby Co. Engineering As a fast-paced, team-oriented envi- ronment Colby Co. places an emphasis on work-life balance. There are op- portunities for mentoring, experience on a variety of projects, professional development, project management, and fun. Annual gatherings include a holiday party, summer outing, bowling and pic- nics. These events help build the culture and strengthen relationships in the office as well as pro- vide places to unwind outside the office. Colby Co. also gives employees an annual Maine State Park Pass for free entry, plus an all-expenses paid weekend away at Maine Huts & Trails. Each employee gets two paid volunteer days per year. There are weekly opportunities to get together for meditation/stretching, yoga and high- intensity interval training. Flex-hours offer the ability to work from home. www.colbycoengineering.com TruChoice FCU At TruChoice, new TruCrew say they feel the difference when they walk in- it's about caring for each other. New hires sometimes say they are waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it never does. A defined-benefit pension is fully funded by the credit union and will result in 45% of an employee's sal- ary when they meet their full retirement age. The TruSpririt program rec- ognizes top performance with a trophy and cash. TruChoice also has an internal currency, which is awarded through peer recognition, company events or parties. It can be saved up to 'buy' gift cards or prizes. On Employee Appreciation Day, staffers receive hand-written thank-you notes with specific messages from senior management about their contribution to the organization and everyone is treated to lunch! www.trufcu.com Spinnaker Trust Spinnaker Trust recognizes everyone's contribution to the company's success through a generous compensation and benefits program, and by encouraging input from everyone. Flexible working conditions allow employees to balance their work and home lives, and there are also professional devel- opment opportunities. An annual dinner celebrates employees, with their sig- nificant others, who have been with the company for 10 years. The vacation schedule provides for an extra paid week off in year 15, with additional paid weeks off every five years after that. Pop-up par- ties have been a great way to celebrate random company successes. Always fun are a couple of off-site parties per year for employees and their families, as well as periodic employee-only fun events, such as an escape room, during the work day. www.spinnakertrust.com Octane Marketing Octane Marketing has made sub- stantial investments in bringing the entire team together annually, most recently taking staff to Disney World for a three-day, offsite team-building ses- sion. On a monthly basis, the company hosts at least one team-building event and gathers office staff for fun off-sites on a regu- lar basis. Happy Hours, Fantasy Football League and off-site team meals are also lively events held regularly. The leadership team makes it a point to always be available and listen to employees. Staffers have the option to flex their schedules to accom- modate personal or family needs. And they get paid time off to volunteer time in their communities. www.octanemarketing.com # 4 # 5 # 6 # 7 CCE 207.553.7753 | colbycoengineering.com | info@colbycoengineering.com | @colbyco.llc a FAMILY of team-oriented professionals who BUILD upon each other's expertise and use SUSTAINABLE design principles to provide outstanding SERVICE and thoughtful DESIGN. Sarah Emily Colby CEO, Owner Calen Colby, PE President, Owner Brian Beaulieu, PE Vice President, Owner Ben Townsend, PE Vice President, Owner C O L B Y C O M P A N Y , L L C e n g i n e e ri n g & d e s i g n 47A York Street Por tland, Maine