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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 1 33 The County FCU The County Federal Credit Union takes care of its staff and puts employ- ees first. This approach has increased retention, with over 92% of current staff having started on the front-line and moved up. Open communication is very important to upper management. One outstanding benefit offered is an extremely im- pressive 401(k) employer contribution and match of 15%. Nowadays, this type of contribution and match is unheard of. Another key benefit is the opportunity to learn and grow through seminars, college courses, conferences, internal training, and tuition reim- bursement. Company gatherings and parties include great prize giveaways and employees receive recognition for large and small milestones and achievements. Very frequently, break- fast, lunch or ice cream is provided for all staff! countyfcu.org Horch Roofing Whether it's a group outing to see the Mariners, an informative safety meeting, or a heart-to-heart with the boss, Horch Roofing considers its em- ployees to be the center and strength of the organization. Career advance- ment initiatives include continual training and promotion from within. All full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), and gen- erous clothing allowances. Field workers are issued clothes twice a year and given an annual allowance for boots while office staff receive a $300 annual clothing allowance. Most importantly, there's quarterly profit sharing – depending on the hours worked, this adds up to thousands of dollars in extra pay per year! The company pays a competitive wage and supports staff with benefits, training, community, and fun! horchroofing.com # 40 # 41 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Providing Meals on Wheels, Medicare counseling, caregiver support and education, long-term care coordination, and information and referral. Supporting independent living and healthy aging. Staff Appreciation (Fun!) Day each year features several activities employees can choose to participate in. Proud to be named seniorsplus.org 1-800-427-1241 Designated Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties 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 GreenPages, Inc. GreenPages typically closes early on the day before a holiday, allowing an early start to the time off without need- ing to use any PTO. Employee voices are valued. The company solicits opin- ions, suggestions, and candid feedback on topics that affect everyone directly and indirectly. Thanks to an open door policy, any- one can book a meeting with any member of se- nior management on any topic. Monthly company meetings keep everyone informed and also celebrate achievements, awards, and company performance. Typically, the company offers beer cart Fridays, chair massages, and gatherings such as a summer luaus, lobster bakes and holiday gatherings. During the pan- demic it offered virtual online fitness courses. Gender neutral Paid Family Leave of two weeks is also a great perk! greenpages.com University Credit Union UCU creates a fun and welcoming at- mosphere, sponsors events, and partici- pates in activities that build relation- ships both in and out of the workplace. There's always a celebration happening somewhere at UCU, whether it's a work anniversary, birthday, a shout-out post on UCU's Good to Great board, retirement, promo- tions, milestones, summer parties, employee retreats and more! Other benefits include paying up to 40 hours of time for employees to volunteer in the community, incentives for great ideas and employee referrals, birthdays off with pay, anniversary bonuses, and PTO cash-out options. UCU offers flex- ible schedules, work from home options, and a companywide bonus program. Healthy lifestyles are promoted with step competitions and free fruit and snacks in the breakrooms daily. ucumaine.com # 42 # 43

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