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42 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 3 LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250 OR MORE U.S. EMPLOYEES) Consigli Construction NextGen leadership training and tuition reimbursement C onsigli, an ESOP-owned firm with over 1,600 employees across 12 regional offices span- ning from Maine to the Caribbean, places a strong emphasis on employee well-being and growth. Their com- mitment to fos- tering a positive work-life balance has consistently earned them rec- ognition as one of the "Healthi- est Companies in America." Employees at Consigli enjoy an a r r a y o f p e r k s and benefits, in- cluding childcare assistance, work location flexibility, and half-day sum- mer Fridays. They are also encour- aged to give back to their communi- ties with an increase in paid time off, providing up to 24 hours annually for volunteering at a charity of their choice. Consigli goes the extra mile by offering regularly catered lunches, free continental breakfast, and coffee in inviting dining areas. The company prioritizes health and wellness, offering benefits such as paid maternity and parental leave, free annual flu shots, and insurance discounts for participants in well- ness programs. Employees have access to a free employee assis- tance program to enhance their w e l l - b e i n g a t h o m e , a l o n g with up to $450 in health club m e m b e r s h i p reimbursement. C o n s i g l i i n v e s t s i n i t s e m p l o y e e s ' f i - nancial well-being with tuition reim- bursement and free financial advice on college savings and retirement. They are dedicated to continuous learning and development, completing over 32,000 internal training hours, hosting 700 sessions, and conduct- ing several conferences annually to enhance employees' knowledge and skills. Leadership teams actively mentor and train new employees, collaborating with vari- ous Employee Resource Groups. A NexGen pro- gram focuses on devel- oping leadership bench strength across the or- ganization, while pro- fessional development courses cater to more seasoned employees. Online learning resources further promote continuous development. Participation in the wellness program offers employees dis- counts on health in- surance premiums, and choosing the HSA eligible plan, coupled with program partici- pation, results in zero weekly premiums for insurance costs. Consigli Construction 15 Franklin Street Portland, ME Top local executive: Matthew Tonello Project Executive/Director of Operations, ME Established: 1905 Website: consigli.com # 1 Held at Rigby Yard in Portland, Consigli employees enjoy coming together for the company's much-anticipated annual meeting. Dechra Treadmill desk and 200% retirement matches D echra is an international special- ist veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. With values deeply rooted in the cul- ture, all employees are encouraged to communicate o p e n l y, s h a r e ideas, and demon- strate the courage to leap into the unknown. Dechra embraces those values at every level of the busi- ness. Six Dechra values — Dedica- tion, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships, and Ambition — re- fl ect the best aspects of behavior and competence. Embracing a global remote workforce has allowed Dechra to hire a number of ethnically and culturally diverse employees. Additionally, the company engaged Roux Institute in a coopera- tive education program that has a high percent of STEM international students. The company provides fl exible and remote work options and a robust well- ness program called Thrive that has a mental wellness pillar in addition to physical and fi nancial wellness. R i c h h e a l t h care programs — with options such as prescription drugs and bene- fi t design — have been successful in retaining an ag- ing workforce. The company also offers a 200% employer match up to 4%. For example, a 4% employee contribution equates to an 8% employer contribution. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan comes with a 10% employee discount. Dechra's 401(k) plan offers an employer true-up at the end of each calendar year. For example, the employee contributes 2% for six months, then contributes 6% for six months, averaging to 4% for the year. So the company will contribute the full 8% employer match. Wellness programs include a tread- mill desk in an open offi ce area. Since the company is in downtown Portland, Dechra promotes walking meetings and lunches. Random recognitions in- clude gift baskets, fl owers, Dechra T-shirts, Hallow- een costume contests, and all-employee gatherings outside of the offi ce. Appreciation gatherings come in the form of luncheons or dinners, boat cruises, and more! Milestone recognitions are offered with breakfasts, lunch- es, dinners, and com- pany apparel or other items E v e r y o n e e n j o y s frequent gatherings in the Old Port, which often means leaving the offi ce in the early afternoon for a local es- tablishment to enjoy cross-department socialization and relationship building! Dechra One Monument Sq. Portland, ME Top local executive: Anthony Lucas Group Product Development Director Established: 1997 Website: dechra-us.com Top local executive: # 2 Employees take part in a volunteer event at MSSPA.

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