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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 1 13 SMALL EMPLOYER (15 - 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES) TruChoice Federal Credit Union TruChoice Federal Credit Union calls its staff the TruCrew, a reflection of a strong team culture with opportuni- ties for growth, collaboration, learn- ing and promotion. TruChoice values two-way communication. On a regular basis, all staff meet to hear updates, share progress toward goals and recognize peers through the TruSpirit program. The company values education and has a job shadowing program, boss swap days and in-house professional development. Everyone likes to have a good time and to eat! Lunches or special treats are provided to mark accomplishments – or sometimes for no reason at all. Over the past year, frequent communication helped keep the TruCrew grounded and informed. Then there are the par- ties! Big ones, summer and winter, and mini-parties in-between. trufcu.com Maine Dentistry Maine Dentistry provides training, dedication, and support to team mem- bers as a core focus. That includes fun birthday celebrations, anniversary celebrations and a unique Rock Star Of The Month program. Lunch and company events are filled with laughter. Employees are celebrated and highlighted for their hard work and the whole team gets together for events and team-building activities, such as cornhole games, Motivation Minutes and Life- hack of the Day. The company encour- ages professional development with continuing education opportunities and provides monthly lunches for everyone. Throughout the year, employees enjoy multiple large-scale outings! mainedentistry.com Barrett Made Although Barrett Made outwardly builds plans and blueprints, the thing it builds better than anything is a great team and great relationships. The focus is on the happiness and growth of every person on the team. Employees enjoy flexible hours to accommodate school and family events. Imme- diate families are invited to corporate events, and free or discounted tick- ets are available to local family entertainment or sporting events. There are healthy and creative snacks and drinks available, along with flexibility in the workspace layout and schedule. Social events and company outings provide a fun time. Employees who opt not to use offered health care benefits receive a monthly wellness credit. There are recognitions of work anniversaries and free company gear and clothing. barrettmade.com Planson International Planson International is committed to continually improving all aspects of the company to ensure it's creating the best workplace possible. Last year it allowed employees to help redesign PTO and holiday offerings, promoted paid time off to volunteer, purchased sit/stand workstations for all, and allowed em- ployees to work remotely from other countries to be with family. This year, it created a fitness program that provided three $100 prizes each month. Planson offers generous bo- nuses, teleworking/flex schedules, a Thanksgiving meal hosted by the CEO at her home for all employees during work time, and holiday bonuses. Fun activities include raffles for prizes that include a trip to Italy. Fun get-togethers include employee happy hours, laser- tag, bowling, golf-tournaments, trivia contests, and canoe racing. plansonintl.com # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 Onpoint Health Data Onpoint Health Data has a team of smart, collaborative, and adaptive individuals valued for their contribu- tions. Company-sponsored teams and activities include bowling, Trek Across Maine, and Fitbit challenges. Everyday offerings include bagels and coffee for breakfast, ice cream in the freezer, and M&Ms by mail. The company's Employee Committee takes good care of every- one, with celebrations and spontaneous reasons to gather and have fun together around just about anything: the birth of a child, work anniversaries, project milestones, new clients, successful file transfers, techni- cal certifications, holidays, team and individual successes. The company's cool Bayside office space includes a game area. And employees are even allowed to bring dogs to the office! onpointhealthdata.org Oxford Federal Credit Union At Oxford FCU many employees have over 20 years of service due to a supportive, generous, family-friendly culture. There are amazing benefits and flexibility promoting wellness and a healthy work/home bal- ance. That includes paid volunteer time off, bo- nuses, an incentive plan, and generous paid time off, especially during the pandemic. Unexpected, random treats and gifts provide a sense of uplift. It's little things that make employees feel special, like ice cream days, logo items, and "roll out the red carpet" lunches. Celebrations and recognition come in the form of annual employee events, family fun events, during staff training sessions or spontaneously – just because. Jeans days are the icing on the cake! ofcu.org Arkatechture Joining the Arkatechture family means a whole lot more than a secure job with generous benefits. In an effort to enhance the experience, it offers many additional advantages including a flexible work-from-home policy, flex- ible work hours, company outings and events, charitable contri- butions through its season of giving, and employee recognition. All employees are empowered to lead, contribute and learn new things, and employees are regularly celebrated for exceptional work. They also get to enjoy flexible work hours and a work-from-home option. An open- concept office and outside patio provide a pleasant atmosphere. Company swag is provided for new hires, events, and annual gifts. The Annual Arkatechture Olympics and Arka Day are always a great time with special activities and games. arkatechture.com Lebel & Harriman, LLP Lebel & Harriman hires employees not solely based on skills and experi- ence, but also on who would be a good team member and cultural fit. Having a small team creates an environment that fosters meaningful professional and personal relationships. That results in a culture of collabora- tion and teamwork makes employees feel equally valued and encourages feedback. With an open- door policy, check-ins and conversations are encouraged to ensure employees are confident in their role or to address any concerns. A two-tiered bonus program includes one based on firm-wide gross revenue and the other based on goals customized for each employee, which is designed to promote leadership, encourage cross-training, and promote collaboration. Employees are eligible for healthcare benefits at 30 hours per week. lebelharriman.com # 12 # 13 # 14 # 15