ORONO, Maine — University Credit Union (UCU), Maine’s only full-service financial institution exclusively serving University of Maine System students, alumni, faculty, staff and their families, was recently named among the 2017 Best Places to Work in Maine.
This is the second time UCU, which has a branch at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, has earned a place on the annual list of top-ranked employers in Maine, ranking in the medium-size employer category.
Best Places to Work in Maine was created in 2006 by the Society for Human Resource Management Maine State Council (MESHRM) and Best Companies Group to recognize those large, medium and small employers that have created environments where people love to work. This year, 80 companies were named Best Places; the final rankings will be announced at an awards ceremony Oct. 10.
“When you serve a university system, interacting every day with mascots and students and educators who also happen to be your customers, it’s hard not to have a great day at work,” said Matt Walsh, UCU’s president and CEO. “Over the past year, we’ve embraced how fun makes us a great place to work and bank, and being named to Best Places to Work in Maine is validation of that.”
Founded in 1967, UCU has maintained a commitment to four core values: caring, integrity, professionalism and quality. The credit union has embraced fun as its fifth core value to reflect its commitment to deliver an outstanding member and employee experience.
To be considered for Best Places to Work in Maine, employers complete a two-part review process. Part one accounts for 25 percent of the overall score, and includes an evaluation of workplace policy, practices and demographics. Part two is worth 75 percent of the overall score, and includes a survey to measure employee experience and satisfaction.
For more information on the Best Places to Work in Maine program, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkME.com.
