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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 2 35 LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250 OR MORE U.S. EMPLOYEES) The Granite Group Regardless of hours worked, everyone receives 401(k) T he Granite Group's culture of growing together and celebrat- ing each other is illustrated in what their employees say about the company: "I have learned from my peers, old and young, about the business, how to be a good team member, and how to have empathy for my team." "We are a safe space to make mistakes, grow with joy and be supported." "Company meet- ings feel like fam- ily reunions, even after the two-year pandemic hiatus." "We joke with each other, always laugh, and take the day in stride." This is a place that goes beyond the 9-to-5 routine, where early risers and night owls can be found along with em- ployees from all walks of life. Employees had great things to say about the orga- nizations leadership as well, including: • "Leadership cares about me and my family. Working around my schedule to make my needs a priority. Keeping my needs in mind, and my safety." • "Leadership communicates with me – from the executive level, down. Bill is constantly sending out videos to all of us, visiting branches and hold- ing town halls." • "Leadership allows us to make mistakes and cel- ebrates us when we succeed." This culture of empathy is formal- ized in the "TGG Cares Committee," a collaboration of volunteers that organizes events to sup- port communities. The company's Sales and Management Trainee program is designed to help young professionals gain experience – and livable salaries kick in from the get-go, at $52,000 and a bonus of $8,000 for the first two years. The company even partnered with an outside facilitator to develop an in-person program to help with internal mobility. An HMO HSA plan includes the option to open a health savings account and an opportunity for TGG to put in $750. And the company offers an HMO co-pay plan with the option of an FSA account and an opportunity to earn $250 from TGG. If part-time team members average 20 hours a week or more, they can partici- pate in TGG's PTO program and 401(k) program. All team members, regardless of hours, receive all of these benefits, plus they can participate in the fitness reimbursement program, holiday pay, referral bonus program, and company discounts. The retirement plan includes a com- pany match at 3% of 6% -- and there's profit-sharing of an annual deposit of $1,000 in everyone's 401(k)- a plan that is open to all employees regardless of the number of hours worked. The Granite Group 331 Warren Ave. Portland, ME 04103 thegranitegroup.com Top local executive: William Hutchinson, Regional Director Number of Maine employees: 68 # 3 Thumbs up for moving product! International Women's Day at TGG! We love being a part of every community we serve in Maine, and we also love the incredible people that make our company such a special place to build a career. 2022 We are so proud to once again be named one of THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN MAINE! COME JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM! Scan to view our latest job openings or visit: thegranitegroup.com