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26 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 2 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Maine Savings Federal Credit Union provides a full range of competitive ben- efits and has held the cost down on health insurance premiums for several years. Its health plan benefits are some of the most generous around according to the credit union's broker. A full-service gym at the headquarters comes with a shower and saunas along with treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machine, and a full complement of weights. Employees appreciate a ca- sual dress policy- allowing them to dress depending on their day. The annual Cecil C. Porter Award recognizes an employee demonstrating extraordinary service to members and other employees. This includes a plaque, certificate, cash and recognition. Monthly "WOW" member service awards – a day of PTO or $50 cash – go to employees for acts of service going above and beyond the norm. mainesavings.com Bissell Brothers Brewing Action sets Bissell Brothers apart. It started an employee-led Equity In- ternship in 2021. Bissell Brothers has a special program allowing staff to brew a beer and donate proceeds to a nonprofit. A Green Team promotes sustainable prac- tices. Beyond living wages and benefits that surpass the industry standard, Bis- sell Brothers offers flexible schedules that recognize the reality of life. It's not uncommon to see a dog or kiddo enjoying the lounge! There's free membership to a yoga studio, discounts at local establishments, regular on-site meals and happy hours and even a staff camping trip. Bissell Brothers has a Well- ness and Culture Manager dedicated to employee wellbeing. bissellbrothers.com Evergreen Credit Union At Evergreen Credit Union, employees say it all including things like "Ever- green invests in their employees", "at Evergreen, you're valued and respected as a person", and "you're not just an employee. I've worked at other places - large and small - and nowhere have I been treated better than here." ECU created COVID relief that pays employees up to 40 hours pay per year if they or an immediate family member is diagnosed with COVID. They don't need to use PTO. Annual bonuses go to all staff based on goals set by the board of directors. Other perks? Performance incentives and a dedicated FUN Committee that organizes fun events, plans all holiday celebrations, and boosts employee mo- rale through events such as employee raffles, best costume, March Madness, and paint night. egcu.org Finance Authority of Maine FAME employees share a common vision to lead the creation of good-pay- ing jobs for the citizens of Maine. This motivates them every day to deliver exceptional educational and economic developmental programs that create opportunities for the workforce of the future. This sense of a greater pur- pose binds them together as a team – all supported by a CEO who is available to talk to and a culture that provides family/work life balance. Every month, the CEO reads kudos during the staff meeting. Likewise, there are monthly birthday and anni- versary recognitions, with a gift card to each employee given by the CEO at the staff meeting and anniversary recogni- tions with verbal or gift recognitions depending on years of service. famemaine.com # 16 # 17 # 18 # 19 Basham & Scott LLC At Basham & Scott, it is not unusual to hear team members talk about loving their job. One reason is that the tone and direction of the firm's leadership is one of compassion, encouragement and positivity. The firm pays 50% of employee health insurance after 30 days and, by year three, pays 100%. There is also an HSA op- tion. The firm encourages regular exercise through compensating its employees for a half-hour walk each week day; promotes paid time to share a meal and socialize with coworkers on First Fun Fridays each month; celebrates birthdays and work anniversaries to- gether and contributes to retirement plans. Employees can even bring a child or pet to work when needed. bashamscott.com Drummond Woodsum Drummond Woodsum intentionally fostered a culture of teamwork, appre- ciation, respectfulness, and mentorship. Employee and family outings, volunteer activities, and frequent staff get-togethers help foster a sense of com- munity. The firm also of- fers employees competitive compensation and benefits; end-of-year, merit, and lon- gevity bonuses; paid family leave; and flexible scheduling. Drummond Woodsum takes every opportunity to celebrate each other, be it a birthday or holiday. It holds employee and fam- ily outings every summer and winter. There's even a sourdough baking group! The offices shut down early to host a Halloween party for employees and their children every fall, complete with costumes, ghost stories, games, prizes, food, arts and crafts. dwmlaw.com The Nonantum Resort The Nonantum Resort is a beauti- ful place to work and employees care about one another. It is common for staff members to pitch in to help when they see a coworker who is overwhelmed. "They care about me and my family," said one em- ployee. "They feed us very well," commented another. And a third noted that the resort pays more than other similar employers. Nonantum has a PPO plan, an HMO plan, and an HSA plan with employer contributions. It offers BetterHelp online therapy for all employees. Recognition programs are provided for years of service and volunteerism. A trade program even allows employees to visit other New England hotels for free! nonantumresort.com Downeast Credit Union Downeast Credit Union offers gradu- ation and designation celebrations, fun squad activities and weekly coaching seminars. Team members are offered top-notch benefit packages, including 80% paid premiums for in- dividual healthcare (fully paid for dental and life for employee-only coverage), and health and wellness options like gym reimburse- ments. Extra time off with three-day weekends once each month and oppor- tunities for growth through 100% paid tuition and volunteer incentives are valued perks. For every four hours team members volunteer, they are offered $25 gift cards. As part of Spirit Week, DCU holds a day dedicated to Pride Day for team members and their families, as well as supporting cultural groups and having regular conversations about diversity. downeastcu.com # 20 # 21 # 22 # 23