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36 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 0 LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250 OR MORE U.S. EMPLOYEES) LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250 OR MORE U.S. EMPLOYEES) Machias Savings Bank Coaching for career advancement A t Machias Savings Bank, em- ployees are encouraged to think outside of the box. The senior management team places a strong focus on expanding communication channels that allow them to collect genuine feed- back. Whether it's a family gathering with the president or a manager who is holding a monthly fireside chat with a department mem- ber, senior manage- ment is constantly asking, "What can we do better?" That results in multiple programs that encourage em- ployees to explore other departments, build relationships across the organiza- tion, and discover development opportuni- ties for their future. Executive/life coach- ing is provided to many members of the management team, along with monthly "mini" coaching sessions to all employees with a personal coach, all designed to further those development opportunities. The goal? To build an environment where employees feel empowered to learn be- yond the scope of their normal jobs and thus achieve personal and professional satisfaction. In the same manner, a robust rewards program encourages employ- ees to speak up when they see or hear another employee doing something exceptional. MSB's "Family First Philosophy" starts with each employee receiv- ing 16 hours of family flex time that can be used for whatever they'd like, such as taking an elderly parent to the doctor, going on a class trip with their child or taking their cat to the vet. It's up to them. Community involvement is an im- portant part of the culture: Employees may use 20 hours of paid time each year to volunteer at a nonprofit of their choice and MSB also matches employee donations to individual nonprofits. When MSB does well, everyone gets rewarded. Employees receive up to a 12% bonus annually, which is based on MSB's overall performance. MSB offers free expert financial wellness tools, advice and coaching to all employees to ensure they have financial freedom and peace of mind. On top of that, every manager is supplied with branded MSB $1 coins to provide on-the-spot rewards: The value of their coins gets put through payroll periodically. Monthly, the president recognizes an employee with an Exceptional Service Award to honor a refreshingly different customer service experience. The recipi- ent receives a small trophy and a $500 bonus. Each year in September, our MSB celebrates employee appreciation week with games, prizes, give-a-ways and gifts. Likewise, Spring Fever Week has games, puzzles, healthy snacks and a photo contest to beat the winter blues! Machias Savings Bank 4 Center St., Machias, ME 04654 machiassavings.bank Top local executive: Lawrence L. Barker, President & CEO Year established: 1869 Number of Maine employees: 287 # 1 Consigli Construction Co., Inc. ESOP and company matches A s a long-time masonry contrac- tor, Consigli has more than 1,000 employees across seven regional offices from Maine to Washington, D.C. The firm is led by Consigli's fourth gen- eration—brothers Anthony Consigli and Matthew Consigli. As a family-owned business, it believes in investing in its people. That in- cludes a wide range of educational op- portunities. Consi- gli University offers more than 10,000 hours of train- ing through more than 150 classes each year. Tuition reimbursement is offered for classes taken outside of the firm, and semi-annual Consigli Learning Conferences offer a wide range of profes- sional development training seminars. As a 100% employee-owned company, Consigli's retirement plan is unique, given its two major components: a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The 401(k) plan has a five-year vesting schedule, and includes a company match component: Consigli will match 50% of contributions, up to 8% of an employee's weekly salary. Traditional pre-tax contributions and after-tax Roth contributions are components of the plan. The second aspect of the com- pany's retirement plan is its ESOP, which is a qualified retirement plan designed to give employees ben- eficial ownership in the company at no additional cost to the employee. All full-time em- ployees become eligible after work- ing 1,000 hours during the plan year or during a 12-month period. Consigli offers multiple health plan options, including a free health plan with participation in the company's wellness program. Additional benefits include dental and vision insurance, a 529 college savings plan, short-term/ long-term disability, company-paid and voluntary life insurance, and an employee assistance program. Consigli's culture is all about being involved in the communities in which the company works and lives. Employ- ees are regularly offered opportunities to volunteer in their communities and are encouraged to take leadership roles in community organizations. Consigli also offers an additional eight hours of paid time off a year for employees to volunteer for the charity of their choice. Consigli's mission of maintaining a good work-life balance and healthy lifestyle is reinforced by its robust health and wellness benefits. For example, up to $450 in health club membership reim- bursement is offered to employees each year. Employees and their families are offered free annual flu shots and insur- ance discounts are available to employees who participate in an annual wellness program evaluation. Consigli Construction Co. Inc. 15 Franklin St., Portland, ME 04101 www.consigli.com Top local executives: Anthony Consigli, CEO, Milford, MA; Matthew Tonello, Director of Operations, Portland Year established: 1905 Number of Maine employees: 63 # 2 The team helped transform a shelter into a home for the Family Violence Project, an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence.