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10 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 2 SMALL EMPLOYER (15 - 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Acadia Benefits Gift cards, subscriptions and flexible hours A cadia Benefits – specializing in employee benefits, brokerage and consulting services to customers throughout Northern New England – operates out of its office in Portland with remote employees throughout Maine. Many employees have been with the firm for over 20 years, thanks to pro- grams that include the company's en- couragement and support of work/ life balance and a safe, state-of-the- art environment. Holiday cheer is also high on the list, with gifts such as $100 Hannaford cards, 12-month subscriptions to Amazon Prime or 12-month subscriptions to Spotify Premium. Acadia Benefits of- fers logo items such as L.L.Bean clothes, bags, hats and mugs. Given crowded traf- fic conditions in Portland, free parking is a valued perk! Employees can participate in work-related meetings and gatherings via videoconferencing or teleconferencing, with in-person meetings being acceptable but optional due to a focus on the health and safety of employees as a top priority. Employees enjoy adaptable worksta- tions and company phones, and can take advantage of flexible hours, a part-time benefit package, mentoring and cross- training opportunities, as well as lead- ership workshops and other formal leadership edu- cation programs. There's also back- up child or elder care if an employ- ee's regular care- giver is suddenly not available. Em- ployer-sponsored Eldercare Assis- tance is designed for employees with aging family mem- bers, such as transportation to medical appointments or meal delivery. The company makes it easy to find information about financial resources or counseling support for caregiver stress. Family members are always invited to corporate events, and free or discounted tickets to local family entertainment or sporting events are often available. There's plenty of opportunity for em- ployee recognition, including a five-year increment financial bonus and years of service honors through social media and employer events. Weekly team meet- ings always have time for kudos and team member appreciations. Away from the office, the firm sponsors recogni- tion outings, and also gives holiday gift cards and company-wide Thanksgiving thank-yous! And during the busy season Acadia Benefits offers team members free monthly chair massages! Penobscot General Contractors P enobscot General Contractors, a commercial construction com- pany that provides construction management services across Maine, likes to get outside! The shop closes early on Fridays for company barbecues, with families invited. Employees love to initiate events and outings they would like to par- ticipate in, such as a local fishing tournament dur- ing work hours. Employees are welcome to enjoy extended lunches when multiple team members are in the same office to catch up on personal life events and just chat. The company underwent an own- ership change at the end of 2019 and since then has grown tremendously. That's because the work environment is centered around the team and everyone supporting everyone across all levels of the organization. Each team member has a voice at the table and is encouraged to speak up and promote new ideas and thoughts. This is also supported by the high level of benefit offerings and flexible work schedules provided by the com- pany. It also leads to constant con- versations among team members to discuss new ideas, technologies, and processes. Leadership is in constant search of external and in- ternal training opportunities for team members for advancement. That includes leadership and professional training, best practices training, and internal mentorships. Each employee is encouraged to grow and take on new roles within the company. An annual review program provides employees to talk about career goals and collaboratively map out a path to obtain their goals. Constant professional support and recognition for a job well done combine with the opportunity to have a flexible work schedule to create an environment that provides new chal- lenges to encourage professional growth. Along with a very healthy benefit pack- age, this results in a company cama- raderie that makes the job enjoyable. Fully paid maternity and paternity leave also lets team members know that they're valued. And at the end of the day? Regular team dinners and happy hours! Acadia Benefits 50 Portland Pier, Suite 301 Portland 04101 acadiabenefits.com Top local executive: Scott McKee, Managing Partner Number of Maine employees: 18 Penobscot General Contractors 519 West St., Rockport, ME 04856 penobgcotgc.com Top local executive: Jon DiCentes, Co-President Number of Maine employees: 15 # 1 # 2 The Acadia Benefits Team proudly supported the Make a Wish Walk in Portland in May 2021 A photo of our first annual Company Christmas Party.