Best Places to Work in Maine

28 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 2 VETRO Inc. VETRO encourages employees to ex- plore unconventional options when re- solving issues. Its standard incentive and benefits package includes the necessities — competitive salaries, health, dental, and generous paid time off — as well as a 401(k) employer match, disability, professional development, connectivity, educational stipends, and a never-end- ing supply of freshly roasted coffee. Employees this year said it all: "My favorite part is the flexibility given to employees. There is a healthy work/life balance which is incredibly important to me." "Employees at VETRO are given a lot of room to succeed. We're given the freedom to try things out and find solutions as well as learn new skills." VETRO offers new parents six weeks of leave with 100% pay – and even unlimited PTO! vetrofibermap.com Landry/French Construction Each year, Landry/French looks at ways it can improve its culture, em- ployee engagement, and recruitment and retainment. The company offers salaries that are at the top of the scale in the industry, and a gener- ous benefits package that includes a 401(k) with gen- erous match, as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that gives employees stock ownership at no cost. Other benefits include health care coverage paid at 100% for the employee, health savings accounts matched up to $2,500, gener- ous PTO, vacation carry over, the ability to donate unused PTO to employees, and referral bonuses. And in 2022, the company instituted a bonus compensa- tion plan. landryfrenchconstruction.com DeBlois Electric Inc. On average, DeBlois Electric employ- ees have been with the company for over 15 years, with many starting their careers at DeBlois Electric as electrical helpers. There's a chance for advance- ment and growth from within, with the majority of leadership having started in the field. DeBlois is a regis- tered Maine Apprenticeship Program. Students receive incremental pay increases at the completion of each level of technical proficiency. In 2020, the company transitioned to an ESOP and is 100% employee owned. All team members are encouraged to have a voice in the company. A range of activities are planned to appeal to both the office and field crews. For example, office staff attend many dinner events, while field crews have their annual fish- ing weekend. debloiselectric.com Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine Good Shepherd Food Bank's culture and employee experience are built on its core values of partnership, agility, and inclusion. Employees are treated as partners in a common mission. In 2020 GSFB introduced an internal minimum wage of $17 per hour and provided compensation adjustment across the organization to prevent wage compression. GSFB applies an equity lens to its in- surance benefit premium contributions, providing more contributions to those in the lower pay grade and salary ranges. During the pandemic, it provided incen- tives to on-site staff who did not have the option to work from home. In 2022, it gave all employees a cost-of-living adjustment, agnostic of any performance measurements. gsfb.org # 28 # 29 MEDIUM EMPLOYER (50 - 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES) # 30 # 31 bernsteinshur.com We applaud each of this year's winners for their dedication to creating and maintaining positive workplaces in Maine. Be proud. BE SHUR. w w w . w i t h a m h o t e l s . c o m D i s c o v e r t h e c a r e e r i n h o s p i t a l i t y w a i t i n g f o r y o u . W O R K & P L A Y I N A C A D I A To o u r e m p l o y e e s w h o t a k e t h e A r t o f H o s p i t a l i t y t o t h e h i g h e s t l e v e l e a c h d a y , T h a n k y o u f o r m a k i n g W i t h a m F a m i l y H o t e l s o n e o f t h e B e s t P l a c e s t o Wo r k i n M a i n e . C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o a l l t h e B e s t P l a c e s t o Wo r k i n M a i n e . W I T H A M F A M I L Y H O T E L S D a v i d C . W i t h a m , C E O

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