Best Places to Work in Maine

B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 6 22 MEDIUM COMPANIES [ 50 - 249 employees ] Whether it's a fl exible work schedule, locations that accommodate family and personal needs, professional d e v e l o p m e n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s , o r fruit and donuts on Friday mornings, CES employees have plenty of reasons to look forward to coming to work. But overall, what keeps them coming back is the company's culture—one that empowers the team approach and the care and respect that people have for each other. CES is an engineering, environmental science and surveying consulting fi rm headquartered in Brewer, with seven offi ces in Maine. "Our employees know we care about them, their families and their work, which are all intertwined," said President/CEO Denis St. Peter. "We have an open-door policy across all of our offi ces, so anyone can talk to each other no matter if you're in a different division, offi ce or role. We understand that to hire and retain the best-qualifi ed staff, our workplace practices need to go above and beyond industry standards and be refl ective of the respect we give employees." The work itself is deeply satisfying. E m p l o y e e s a r e involved in helping clients identify and implement solutions to achieve project goals, and they tend to be problem-solvers with a can-do attitude who take pride in helping grow Maine's economy. Mirroring their work for clients, e m p l o y e e s a l s o participate in the company's ongoing strategic planning process. CES provides opportunities for continuous employee feedback and idea identifi cation, and sets corresponding goals and implementation schedules. The rewards are many, including a robust performance-based incentive plan that evolves with employee feedback. A fl exible work schedule stems from a philosophy of caring, allowing employees to manage their personal lives in a manner that works for them and their families—thereby resulting in best outcomes for clients. In correlation, a progressive PTO policy recognizes employees have diverse personal needs. Other programs include a wellness committee focused on healthy lifestyle choices and continued self- improvement. The committee developed the "Taking Shape" Program with gift card incentives for participation, and CES pays entry fees for numerous sports events. C E S r o u t i n e l y e v a l u a t e s compensation, offering a rich benefi ts package; and offers substantial professional development and continuing education opportunities. And offi ces are dog-friendly! "Six years ago, we solidifi ed our vision statement to become one of the most desirable places to work," said St. Peter. "I'm proud we met that goal." CES, Inc. Satisfying work, great rewards CES, Inc. P.O. Box 639, Brewer 04412 Top local executive: Denis St. Peter, president/CEO Year established: 1978 Maine employees: 66 Website: www.ces-maine.com Human resources contact: Kay Allcroft 207-989-4824 kallcroft@ces-maine.com # 6 CES employees gather at the 2016 company summer picnic. S E R V I N G T H E W O R L D S E R V I N G M E . N H . M A network cabling / audio visual / sound masking / security / wireless / telephone 866-782-0200 / connectivitypoint.com from top: Tough Mountain Challenge, Sea Dogs, Red Sox at Fenway, Q97.9 Cans for a Cure. At Connectivity Point, we know that personal connections are as important as Internet connections. Our employees are talented, independent thinkers, who provide their knowledge, innovation, and energy to keep others connected. That's why we do things like go to baseball games, support local causes, and roll around in the mud on occasion. The business landscape is always changing. But one thing that hasn't changed is how much we value the people that work here. They're the catalyst for our continued growth. They're the reason Connectivity Point has once again been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in ME. 2013–2016 F OUR I N A R O W !

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