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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 1 15 SMALL EMPLOYER (15 - 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Main Eco Homes At Main Eco Homes, recognition awards are given at weekly office meetings and the monthly newslet- ter recognizes one office employee and one field employee every month. Pizza parties are a great way to relax after a big project is completed. Periodi- cally, employees are paid for a day out on the lake to relax and work on team building. Annual employee appreciation trips often take place at Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut. The company promotes an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves and asking questions. Employees have noted that MEH listens and encour- ages them to speak up with ideas on how to improve the company. And the company's holiday parties and other celebrations are a great way to relax. mainecohomes.com Sweep & Slate Sweep & Slate supports our em- ployees by offering generous pay and bonuses, health care reimbursements, and working around their availability so they can attend appointments and be available to their families. Although it's a young company, Sweep & Slate has already succeeded in its mission not only for cli- ents but also for employees on a personal level. From veterans to those getting back in the workforce af- ter mental health challenges, parents returning to the workforce, or people looking for a rewarding new career, the company has a "clean slate" ap- proach to hiring and retention. As an extremely small business, the goal is to get to know employees on a personal basis and regularly surprise them with bonuses or gift cards of their liking. sweepandslate.com Nurse Anesthesia of Maine Nurse Anesthesia of Maine main- tains core values of quality, integrity, teamwork and mutual support – and a sense of humor. It encourages em- ployees to maintain a work/life balance by offering schedule flex- ibility and self-scheduling, a competitive salary, and peace of mind with health, dental, malpractice, long- term care, life, and "own occupation" disability insurances. A professional reimbursement fund is offered as well as access to in-house continuing education credits. NAMe fully funds a health savings account and offers a medical reimbursement account for those who are not eligible for the HSA, as well as a health reim- bursement account to ease the burden of deductibles. Sick time, vacation time, and holiday time are provided as well. namecrna.com Great Works Internet In 2020, Great Works Internet became the first broadband carrier in the United States to achieve B Corporation Certifica- tion, meaning that the decisions made as a company are not based solely on profits. One of the tenets of being a certified B Corporation is treating employees as well as shareholders are treated. Employees enjoy a remote workforce policy, flexible hours and robust time-off allowances. Professional development is promoted, with everyone having a subscription to LinkedIn Learning. The culture also supports connections and transparency between employees and management, including the executive team. Length of Service Awards are handed out each quarter, in amounts ranging from $25 to $250 depending on number of years employed. Quarterly Leadership Awards and Ingenuity Awards offer $50, logo wear, or a day off. gwi.net # 22 # 23 # 20 # 21