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26 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 0 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) # 4 Day's Jewelers The Forevermark Diamond Sales program offers monetary awards to the top 10 employees, based on units sold. The annual holiday party is a great time for employees and their guests to enjoy dinner, cocktails, awards and recognition, party games, photo booth and dancing. For their birthdays, employees re- ceive a card signed by each company executive with a personal message, and their department or store location throws a party with cake and a card signed by co-workers. Even on a daily basis, employee accomplishments are broadcast company wide, with their photo and a short description of the accomplishment, such as educational achievements, outstanding customer reviews or community service. www.daysjewelers.com University Credit Union University Credit Union has a 'fun' committee that aims to ensure employ- ees are having fun at work. Employees can count on a celebration happen- ing somewhere within the organiza- tion, whether it's work anniversaries, birthdays, a shout-out post on UCU's Good to Great board, re- tirement parties, gradua- tions, promotions, year-end gatherings to celebrate ac- complishments, summer parties, employee retreats and more! Another unique element is that UCU pays employees for submitting ideas on improving experiences across the organization. All employees have their birthday off with pay, along with anniversary bonuses and the ability to cash out unused PTO during the holiday shopping season. UCU also pays referral bonuses and offers a bonus program for year-end accomplishments. Wellness initiatives include free healthy snacks and fresh fruit. www.ucumaine.com Good Shepherd Food Bank In 2020, GSFB implemented cost- sharing benefit tiers as part of its commitment and focus on equity. A minimum hiring wage of $16 per hour, no and low-cost health and dental plan options, robust paid time- off benefits and early clo- sure on Friday afternoons all year are all part of the benefits of working here. GSFB puts people at the center of everything it does. Its values of partnership, agility and inclusion are modeled and supported throughout the organization, creating a safe environ- ment and a place to belong for all. A sense of meaning is no small part of the job. To relieve stress, there's one- on-one and group wellness coaching and twice-daily stretch breaks. www.gsfb.org Bernstein Shur Bernstein Shur's commitment to leadership in the workplace is il- lustrated, among other ways, by its 16-week parental leave policy for at- torneys and staff regardless of gender and which provides equal benefits to all new parents as a result of birth, adoption or foster care placements. Bernstein Shur also provides all em- ployees with free parking, eliminating the financial burden of having to pay to park for work. Employees can also take advantage of the opportunity to work remotely. Other perks? A relaxed dress code and an array of recogni- tions, including extraordinary bonus programs, merit awards, surprise good works awards, anniversary bonuses, staff appreciation gift cards, an annual staff appreciation luncheon in April and a holiday luncheon in December. www.bernsteinshur.com # 16 # 17 # 18 # 19 Standin th Ts of m " Bs Paces to Wr i Maine" Day's Diamonds for Peace Program Learn more at daysjewelers.com/diamonds-for-peace