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B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 2 3 17 SMALL EMPLOYER (15 - 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES) Maine Rural Water Association MRWA is a small company that prioritizes its employees' work-life satisfaction. It fosters a calm and relax- ing environment fi lled with individu- als who are committed to advancing the company's success. Team members readily support each other, especially when someone transitions out of a role, and experienced employees are eager to mentor newcomers. As one employee aptly put it, "It feels like my second family, especially as a new employee." After fi ve years of service, MRWA of- fers assistance with covering the costs of undergraduate and graduate training. The company features an employee spotlight program, hosts a company summit and offers excellent training and advancement opportunities. mainerwa.org Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union With a focus on fitness, Franklin- Somerset Federal Credit Union hosts a step challenge, with prizes awarded to those who accumulate the most steps per week. The three-month challenge culminates in a grand prize of a paid day off. When Franklin-Somerset FCU's premiums increased by 31%, the CEO calculated percentages to minimize the impact on employees' weekly pay. For the retirement plan, Franklin- Somerset FCU offers a 50% match up to 5% for hourly teammates and up to 10% for salary teammates. The credit union supports employees by assisting with the cost of business courses. Birthday cakes are delivered by courier, and every employee receives a handwritten work anniversary card from the CEO, along with a Visa gift card! f-sfcu.com ClearH2O In addition to a complimentary medi- cal plan, ClearH2O offers an alternative plan with a lower deductible and reduced overall out-of-pocket costs, available at a discounted rate. The onsite gym is equipped with a treadmill, weight machine, and free weights. Clear Cares is a novel program introduced to pro- vide "essentials" to employ- ees in an engaging manner. Participation is voluntary, and employees can enter a raffl e for a chance to win. Winners can select four items from the weekly "essentials" of- ferings, which include items like food or household necessities. The company hosts monthly employee appreciation events featuring lunches, gift cards, company swag, or other tokens of appreciation. The Clearly Awesome spot awards acknowledge employees for their sponta- neous efforts that go above and beyond. clearh2o.com als who are committed to advancing the company's success. Team members readily support each other, especially when someone transitions out of a role, # 32 weights. program introduced to pro- vide "essentials" to employ- ees in an engaging manner. Participation is voluntary, # 33 culminates in a grand prize of a paid day off. FCU's premiums increased by 31%, the CEO calculated percentages to minimize # 34 Perkins Thompson, P.A. Perkins Thompson provides its at- torneys, whether they are newcom- ers or seasoned practitioners, with abundant resources for cultivating their own legal practices and promotes professional development through mentorship. At- torneys and staff members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefi ts, complimentary on-site parking, a pleasant office environ- ment with a relaxed dress code, and a substantial 401(k) contribution plan set at 10%. Additionally, they benefi t from generous paid time off policies, in- cluding a minimum of 12 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave, monthly luncheons, corporate events during the summer and winter, and periodic early offi ce closures before long weekends, sometimes for no particular reason. perkinsthompson.com professional development through mentorship. At- torneys and staff members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefi ts, complimentary on-site # 35