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13 B E S T P L A C E S TO W O R K 2 0 1 6 SMALL COMPANIES [ 15 - 49 employees ] In the high-performance world of advanced information technology, Workgroup Technology Partners (WTP) considers its employees as one of its most valuable resources. "We are honored to be recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work, and would like to thank the people who made it happen—our employees," said Founder/ CEO Jack Eaton. "Our employees are among the most talented IT and business support professionals in the state. Their dedication and teamwork is what makes our company a great place to work." WTP provides a compensation package that's competitive in the area. Proper work/ life balance is also a priority. Offi ce facilities are conveniently located and high-quality, with customized, ergonomically sound workspaces in a variety of confi gurations. Employees have access to healthy food and exercise options, and they take breaks when they want. Flextime, telecommuting and dress code flexibility serve individual preferences. And in case of illness, everyone pitches in to ensure work assignments are covered. "We work hard to defi ne clear, specifi c job expectations, then give employees as much autonomy as possible to choose when they work, where they work— including home— and how best to get it accomplished," said Eaton. Employees are treated with respect and recognized for their contributions. If they have concerns, they can go to a recently added HR administrator outside of the chain of command. Celebrations and employee-focused events, such as lunch and learn sessions about health insurance and a fi nancial literacy program, occur throughout the year. Family comes fi rst: Employees can break away during the workday anytime to attend to family needs. "We often see children, pets and sometimes parents in the offi ce and it's always met with pleasure rather than dread," said Eaton. Tangible rewards are many, including health insurance with increasing company contributions to premiums, 401(k) matches, paid vacation upon hire with tenure-based increases, paid personal days, and life and long-term disability insurances. For after-hours work, employees can choose between fl ex time and extra pay. There are fun incentives, such as a recent new-product naming contest, with winners receiving cash prizes. Employees enjoy bonuses and time to pursue projects of particular interest as well as community activities. "The success of the business is directly related to the well-being of the staff," said Eaton. Workgroup Technology Partners Respect for talents and skills The staff at Workgroup Technology Partners proudly display their Best Places to Work in Maine banner outside their Westbrook offi ce. # 10 Workgroup Technology Partners, Inc. 207 Larrabee Rd., Westbrook 04092 Top local executive: Jack L. Eaton, president and CEO Year established: 1995 Maine employees: 37 Website: www.wgtech.com Human resources contact: Torry Eaton 207-856-5312 teaton@wgtech.com May 9 - 12, 2017 | Samoset Resort 22nd Annual Maine HR Convention Congratulations to the 2016 Recipients! The Annual Maine HR Convention is produced in partnership with the SHRM Maine State Council and is a proud supporter of the Best Places to Work in Maine. MaineHRConvention.com Bookmark Us Expand your HR business knowledge, build HR networks, and enhance your HR career. Join us for a day, two days, or all four days. Online registration will begin in early January. Join our e-mailing list to receive convention announcements, by emailing info@strategichrus.com. Congratulations to this year's "best" employers. We're proud to call some of them our partners in workplace safety. From Maine's choice for workers' compensation insurance. www.memic.com