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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 0 27 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) # 4 The County Federal Credit Union The CEO of County Federal Credit Union believes in putting staff needs first. This approach has increased retention, with over 92% of current staff having started on the front-line and moving up within the company. Open communi- cation is very important to upper management. Em- ployees feel empowered to make decisions and are supported throughout the process. One outstanding benefit greatly appreci- ated is an extremely impressive 401(k) employer contribution and match of 15%. It's a benefit the employees do not take for granted. Another key benefit is the opportunity to learn and grow. Employees are offered opportunities to further themselves through seminars, conferences, tuition reimbursement and internal training programs. www.countyfcu.org Downeast Credit Union Employees receive benefits on the first day of hire, including fully paid individual health insurance, gym reim- bursements, healthy snacks, extra time off with three-day weekends, tuition assistance and volunteer incentives. Tuition is reimbursed for undergradu- ate, graduate, and post- graduate degrees. Certi- fication and designation programs are offered to all team members. Some are selected to attend cer- tification schools at locations across the country as well as online learning programs. Each month, the CEO shares WOW Moments for employees who have exceeded expectations. Monetary awards go to employees recognized by their peers for a job well done. Ser- vice award certificates and monetary awards are presented for milestone an- niversaries. The annual Team Member Appreciation Day includes lunch, ice cream, and gifts. www.downeastcu.com Bath Savings Institution From BSI night at local sporting events to Employee Night where em- ployees earn gifts and days off for their work and accomplishments, the bank consistently puts employees first. As one employee puts it, "I have been given opportu- nities, not only in regards to advancing within the company but also to pur- sue and achieve higher education and be give the time to vol- unteer." On Employee Surprise and De- light Days, the president/CEO surprises employees with small gifts such as state park passes, tasty treats and even free lunches to show appreciation. The last Friday of the month is a casual dress day and through the summer, every Friday is casual. Wellness Challenges include team competitions consist- ing of health and stress relief related activities—with awards for finishers! www.bathsavings.com PeoplesChoice Credit Union PeoplesChoice Credit Union is about fun, family, community and connections. Employees describe their work as a career, not just a job. PeoplesChoice has a Fun Tank- the entire third floor, available for employees and their families to use, has a golf simula- tor, shuffleboard, arcade games, massage chairs, ping pong table and more. A $500 Life Happens annual benefit program lets employees get help with any expense—be it fun, necessary or completely random. The company keeps the extras coming with things like a golf pro to teach lessons, first-time home buyers classes, discounts on loans, and gives away a large variety of local sporting events and theater tickets. peopleschoicecreditunion.com # 20 # 21 # 22 # 23 UCU.MAINE.EDU | 800.696.8628 | Federally Insured by NCUA A special thank you to the entire UCU team. It's your energy, passion, dedication, and hard work that makes UCU one of the best places to work, period! How do UCU? University Credit Union ucumaine.com • 800.696.8628 Federally Insured by NCUA Thank You! To all of our employees for making us one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine. BestPlaces2020ad.indd 1 9/23/20 2:20:11 PM

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