Best Places to Work in Maine

P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F C O A S TA L M A I N E BO TA N I C A L G A R D E N S — T RO L L S C U L P T U R E / R Ø S K VA B Y T H O M A S DA M BO $19.95 December 26, 2022 VO L . X X V I I I N O. X X X www.mainebiz.biz S P O N S O R E D B Y SP ONSORED BY C O M I N G S O O N The 2024 Mainebiz Book of Lists Who's number one? That's what the Maine business community looks for every year in the Book of Lists. Mainebiz researches companies, executives and transactions in many industries and ranks them by various factors. This compre- hensive information on hundreds of companies it the ultimate tool for decision makers who are doing business in Maine. Each list can be downloaded in an Excel format, and a digital version of the entire Book of Lists includes online-only data as well as contact information for Maine companies. O R D E R Y O U R C O P Y O N L I N E N O W AT M A I N E B I Z . B I Z /B O L O R O R D E R A D I G I TA L L I S T T O DAY AT M A I N E B I Z . B I Z /L I S T S 2 0 2 3 C OV E R B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 3 11 SMALL EMPLOYER (15 - 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES) # 9 # 10 # 11 ATX Advisory ATX, a technology consulting fi rm, promotes a healthy work/life balance and encourages staff to utilize their Paid Time Off (PTO). There is no expecta- tion for employees to check emails after hours or during their PTO; in fact, such actions are discouraged. During spe- cifi c holidays, ATX matches employees' PTO hours. For instance, if they take eight hours of PTO, they are only charged for four hours, and ATX matches the other four. Each department now organizes a team activity once per quarter. These activities have included escape rooms, mini-golf, and axe-throwing. Teams are feeling more connected and have genu- inely enjoyed spending this time together outside of work. ATX sponsors a team event at least once a year, which may involve attend- ing a sporting event or another activity with food and drinks provided. atxadvisory.com ProSearch At ProSearch, employees enjoy the fl exibility to work from home, whether on a full- or part-time basis, according to their needs. The workplace at ProSearch is charac- terized as both enjoyable and fulfi lling, featuring quarterly contests that offer cash incentives or team ex- cursions as rewards. Em- ployees are encouraged to participate in leadership development through workshops and other for- mal educational opportunities. The or- ganization also supports employees in their leadership roles within volunteer organizations. ProSearch prioritizes effi ciency by scheduling meetings and staff-only events exclusively during work hours. For holiday and summer outings, families are included in the festivities. Additionally, the company holds monthly all-employee meetings and lunches, where they celebrate employee birthdays and work anniversaries. prosearch.com Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors Lebel & Harriman conducts weekly meetings with new hires and holds "Quarterly Conversations" with all em- ployees to provide regular check-ins, review performance results, discuss issues or ideas, and offer support. The company has imple- mented a two-tier bonus program. The individual (project-based) tier encour- ages leadership development, cross- training, and collaboration. Achievements in this program are celebrated quarterly. L&H has established a formal career pathing program that outlines the vari- ous routes employees can take to advance in their current role or transition to dif- ferent positions within the fi rm. To promote team cohesion and morale, employees are invited to participate in quarterly team-building events. lebelharriman.com AFC Urgent Care Candidates are encouraged to shadow a member of the team in the role they are being considered for. AFC Urgent Care pays up to $500 per month toward each full-time employee or employee plus family health and dental premiums. The majority of staff fi nd their employee premiums are covered 100%. Short-term disability and life insurance are available to all employ- ees working 20-plus hours a week. For retirement, AFC Ur- gent Care offers a 100% match for the fi rst 3% of contributions. Potluck days are held throughout the year and birthdays are celebrated with fl owers and goodies. A culture defi ned by helping and car- ing for others — not just patients, but employees — makes AFC Urgent Care a supportive and wonderful place to work. www.afcurgentcare.com cifi c holidays, ATX matches employees' PTO hours. For instance, if they take eight hours of PTO, they are only charged for four hours, and ATX matches the other four. # 8

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