FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Congress Street Portland, Maine United States of America

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1 FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Kepware recognizes that our success is not only built upon the quality and performance of our products, but also on the hard work and talent of our employees. One of the ways we support employees is by offering competitive salaries and the ability for them to plan for their financial future. Kepware also offers: A 401(k) retirement plan with employee pre-tax or Roth contributions and employer 3% non-contributory match Profit Sharing Program Access to a financial planner for personal assistance An incentivized Candidate Referral Program The high value Kepware places on employees skills, knowledge, and experience is a testament to our company culture and values. Our goal is to always offer competitive compensation plans for the esteemed employees we attract and hire. Maia Crandall, Human Resources Manager CRBF1-LTR

2 HEALTH & WELLNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS Kepware invests in employees health and wellness. We recognize that health extends beyond the doctor s office, and take a well-rounded approach to wellness. Kepware provides: Comprehensive Medical (with prescription and vision) and Dental (with orthodontia) plans - Full coverage for preventative care services and specific prescription drugs - Health Savings Account (employer and employee funded) - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Paid and Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (employee and dependent) Lunch and Learn sessions with local companies, personal trainers, and stress management coaches Onsite fitness facility, including a gym, private studio, and locker rooms with showers Fitness reimbursement program for up to $150 per employee per year Standing desks and ergonomic accessories Corporate discounts for day passes at local ski resorts Just by walking through the office space, it s easy to see how much Kepware values the health of the people that work here. A colorful, well-designed office space, standup desks, and a great onsite gym are all things that we get to take advantage of every day! Greg Wright, Director of Software Development CRBF1-LTR

3 WORK-LIFE BALANCE WORK-LIFE BALANCE Kepware believes a balance of work and family is integral to a long and successful career. We created an environment of policies that help employees manage challenges and unexpected events that occur outside of the office. Kepware offers: Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, or personal time) Paid Company and Floating holidays Paid military, bereavement, and jury duty leave Paid maternity and paternity leave Flexible work schedules Telecommunication options Discounted dry cleaning services It s the whole package that makes Kepware so unique: A fantastic company culture, a true focus on work-life balance, and exciting products used by the most cutting-edge organizations on the planet. Sam Elsner, Senior Applications Engineer CRBF2-LTR

4 COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMUNITY OUTREACH Kepware believes that education is vital to the Maine economy and the nation s. It demonstrates its commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the Maine community, and the future of engineering by: Donating 3% of all pre-tax profits to the community through direct donations or sponsorships Offering full-time paid summer internship positions Hosting an annual school grant contest that offers supportive funding for programs targeting educational opportunities for Maine youth Encouraging employees to participate in local charitable events and organizations by providing Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Offering employees the chance to participate in the Kepware Giving Committee, which manages Kepware s philanthropic endeavors and works with charitable organizations in Maine and beyond Students need to begin learning technical skills at an early age, and that starts with access to computers. Yet many schools and academic organizations in the state are lacking access to this critical resource. Companies like Kepware can help change that. Tony Paine, CEO CRBF2-LTR

5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Kepware s open and collaborative work environment encourages inter-departmental learning and empowers employees to develop abilities, strengthen skills, and share knowledge. It provides: A new hire training program that includes first-day orientation and four-week intensive technical training Company-wide Lunch and Learns that detail an aspect of individuals or teams projects or processes or share industry knowledge Professional development opportunities, including: - Tuition reimbursement - Job-specific conferences, trainings, and seminars - Paid memberships in professional associations Annual 360 and interim performance reviews Kepware demonstrates its appreciation of employees time, effort, and enthusiasm through: Company-wide recognition for years of service Rewards for milestone anniversaries Anniversary lunches with the Kepware President Monthly new hire meet and greet breakfast Kepware is a close-knit community where employees enjoy going to work. We re treated with respect, and provided the opportunity to make an impact on our own terms. Our hard work is always recognized. Ellen Everest, Accounting Manager CRBF3-LTR

6 DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY Most of Kepware s Development and QA teams follow Agile, a philosophy focused on determining better ways to develop software. Agile values face-to-face conversations, working software, customer collaboration, and responding to change. Kepware s teams implement Agile through Scrum, a framework that encourages making work visible, adapting complex systems, delivering working software in increments, and continuous improvement. Together, Agile and Scrum empower Kepware teams by providing: A clear understanding of the deliverable needed through direct interactions with customers Valuable feedback and ensured alignment with business objectives through regular and open reviews with stakeholders The flexibility to adapt to change through an iterative development process Team-driven development and accountability for determining how much they can do and how they will do it The ability to coordinate efforts, contribute knowledge, and improve planning through visibility into what other team members are doing A chance to apply process experiments that iterate on the team itself for continuous optimization A buy-in driven culture, wherein teams define their own rules and work to improve their processes This process enables teams to build software that meets customers needs faster and encourage collaboration, improve communication, and adapt methods in the process. Good Scrum requires commitment to the framework from the top down of an organization. Kepware places a lot of trust in its Engineering teams, and they consistently prove that they deserve it. As a Scrum Master, it s incredibly rewarding to see teams commit to the framework, work with it, and then reap its benefits. Aaron Price, Scrum Master CRBF3-LTR

7 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The Summer Internship Program offers students exposure to professional Software Engineering, including research, specification, design, implementation, quality assurance, documentation, and sales. Students will work on projects that solve real-world problems and are designed to be completed within the summer timeframe. Students will collaborate both with other interns and with members of our professional Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams. Students work may even be incorporated into Kepware s commercial products or support tools for use by Kepware customers and employees. Kepware offers full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship positions at our headquarters in Portland, Maine. Students focusing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, business administration, and liberal arts are encouraged to learn more about our company and the industries we serve. To apply for an internship, please send an with resume to careers@kepware.com. No phone calls, please. Before my internship at Kepware this summer, I lacked the experience needed to accept my diploma confident about making the next step. But thanks to this incredibly insightful summer, I m now aware of my ability not only to fit into a professional environment, but to absorb new information. Justin Towle, Support Sales Representative CRBF4-LTR

8 WHY PORTLAND? WHY PORTLAND? Kepware is located in the Old Port district of Portland, Maine, which offers employees daily access to a thriving culinary, shopping, and arts community. Expanded to accommodate a larger workforce and renovated to better support collaboration, the office space is vibrant, creative, and functional. Its architecture emphasizes the value placed on open communications, and its beauty demonstrates the value placed on employees happiness. Easy access to the I-295 and I-95 highways and paid parking garage and parking lot access also help simplify employees commutes. It s a beautiful place to live, raise a family, work and play. The quality of life in Maine is the reason Kepware and lots of other companies stay here, grow and succeed. Corson Ellis, Founder CRBF4-LTR