Best Places to Work in Maine

38 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 2 LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250 OR MORE U.S. EMPLOYEES) Darling's Darling's Auto Group strives to hire good people, treat them well, and give them the tools they need to excel. But first – the fun stuff! Halloween costume battles, onsite barbecues and deliveries of steak sandwiches, Olympic games, and birthday cakes all create a close- knit group of colleagues. The best employers not only provide stability and reliability, they also create opportunities for advancement. Darling's offers training and resources necessary for employees to develop along many different career paths. Student trainees are provided sponsorship and hands-on learning and work groups continuously come together for in-house training. And generous flextime allows employees to attend family and com- munity events! darlings.com Kennebec Behavioral Health KBH works to accommodate flexible scheduling, particularly for clinicians pre- paring to retire. A self-funded health care plan allows KBH to keep premium costs passed along to employees in check. There are a variety of wellness benefits, including insur- ance coverage for acupunc- ture and massage therapy as well as reimbursement for specialized food needs and prescribed supplements and vita- mins. Also offered are reimbursement for gym membership and nutritional counseling and tobacco cessation. KBH has a wellness program in which staff can earn "well days" by engaging with Virgin Pulse. A committee dedicated to employee recognition and engagement activities, called the KBH Connection Team, plans all sorts of fun events and activities throughout the year. kbhmaine.org Bangor Savings Bank BSB creates a working environment that includes recognition for achieve- ments large and small through its HERO, IMPACT and STAR awards. BSB's ben- efits program sets the company apart, meeting the needs of employees at all life stages, including a $10,000 fertility benefit, tuition reimburse- ment, generous PTO, 32 hours of paid volunteer time, 16 weeks paid paren- tal leave, flexible working arrangements, free Fitbits, fitness classes, gym reimbursement, and health coaching. Professional growth and development is encouraged and supported through paid internships, continuing education, robust internal training programs for all levels, manage- ment training programs, career pathing, and partnerships. Other benefits include merit increases, incentive bonuses, an onsite fitness facility, bikes, and more! bangor.com NFI North With the support of a consultant, NFI North is implementing the "For All" approach. The goal is to create a con- sistently high-trust workplace experi- ence for everyone, no matter who they are or what they do. In addition to a full-day training on social and cultural foundations, NFI is build- ing specific focus groups, surveys, and stakeholder interviews. NFI offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package that in- cludes multiple health plan options – the organization pays for 70% of the cost, as well as liberal vacation, holiday and sick- day policies. For example, employees may carry over their sick time from each year and accrue up to six months of sick time. Each year, outstanding employees are recognized across five award categories, including the Courage to Grow award, Super Hero, and Remarkable Role Model. nfinorth.com # 8 # 9 # 10 # 11 is proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine again in 2022! Augusta • Bangor • Brewer • Brunswick • Ellsworth www.darlings.com BETTER TOGETHER KENNEBEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine! We couldn't do it without our incredible staff who work each day to improve the lives and mental wellbeing of adults, children and families in our community! BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS www.kbhmaine.org 1-888-322-2136 in CONNECT WITH US

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