The top 20: These are the 2025 Best Banks to Work For

Core Insights - The article highlights the top 20 banks recognized for their employee satisfaction and workplace culture, emphasizing their commitment to communication, support, and fun [1][2] Group 1: Rankings and Overview - The list includes a diverse range of banks, from those with less than $500 million in assets to regional banks exceeding $50 billion, showcasing various approaches to employee engagement [1][2] - The overall list features 90 banks, with profiles of the top 20 honorees provided [2] Group 2: Employee Engagement Initiatives - Seacoast Bank emphasizes an inclusive culture with performance reviews three times a year and a new leadership excellence program [3][4] - Southside Bank introduced the Southside Champions Award to recognize outstanding employees and has focused on enhancing training and development opportunities [5][6][7] - Cornerstone Bank offers three weeks of paid vacation for new employees and supports wellness goals through fitness expense contributions [8][9][10] - Signature Bank improved internal communication with a new employee intranet, enhancing employee recognition and access to resources [11][12] - American Riviera Bank provides fraud prevention tools and a new manager training program, along with pet insurance [13][14] - Pacific National Bank promotes an inclusive workplace culture with various employee engagement activities [15][16] - First National Bankers Bankshares encourages employee feedback through direct access to management and satisfaction surveys [18][19] - CS Bank focuses on purpose-driven work and offers competitive pay, benefits, and unique perks [20][21][22] - First United Bank and Trust Company incentivizes Saturday work with additional pay and engages in community fundraising [23][24][25] - Climate First Bank prioritizes renewable energy financing and offers paid sabbaticals and volunteer time [26][27] - NebraskaLand Bank has implemented a flexible personal leave policy and expanded benefits for part-time employees [28][29][30] - TIB offers flexible benefits, including mental health support and expanded health coverage [31][32] - Origin Bank focuses on culture and employee engagement as part of its profitability strategy [33][34] - Peoples Bank provides bonuses, covers health insurance costs, and encourages employee referrals [36][37] - Peoples Bank of East Tennessee engages employees with a unique holiday gift request initiative [38][39][40] - Centier Bank offers mental health days, development plans, and feedback mechanisms for employees [41][42] - Pinnacle Financial Partners aims to create a motivating culture and relies on employee referrals for recruitment [44][45][46] - Paragon Bank launched "Wellness Wednesdays" and offers various staff-centric perks [47][48] - Oakworth Capital Bank emphasizes a strong culture and offers stock purchase programs for employees [49][50] - Wood & Huston Bank focuses on internal promotions, career development, and wellness programs [51][52][53]