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Associated Press
3 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Fifth Third Recognized Among 2025 Top Workplaces by USA Today
CINCINNATI, July 23, 2025 /3BL/ - For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) is honored to have earned the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. 'Our employees are the cornerstone of Fifth Third's engaging and connected culture, continuously demonstrating their commitment to each other, our customers and communities,' said Nancy Pinckney, chief human resources officer at Fifth Third. 'This award highlights the dedication and passion of our team members, who make Fifth Third a great place to work. I am proud of how our employees drive growth, foster strong connections and continue to innovate, ensuring we remain a leader in the industry.' Top Workplaces USA recognizes organizations that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners are based on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey issued by Energage. Results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance. 'Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization's credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,' said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. 'This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition — it's proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today's competitive market.' About Fifth Third Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation's highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol 'FITB.' Investor information and press releases can be viewed at Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Fifth Third Bancorp


Business Wire
4 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
AIR Communities Named Real Estate Top Workplace Winner by Energage
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apartment Income REIT LLC ("AIR" or "AIR Communities") has been named a Real Estate Top Workplace winner by Energage, a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into business intelligence. AIR was one of only 23 companies in its size category to earn this prestigious industry recognition, which celebrates organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within the real estate sector. 'Being recognized as a Top Workplace in Real Estate affirms the intentional AIR culture that we have built together. It's an honor to be a stand-out among our industry peers." 'Being recognized as a Top Workplace in Real Estate affirms the intentional AIR culture that we have built together. It's an honor to be a stand-out among our industry peers,' said Beth Harmon, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. "This award celebrates our investment in professional development, competitive benefits, and creating an environment where each teammate feels valued and engaged. We know that prioritizing our teammates creates positive outcomes not only for them, but also for our residents, communities, and business.' Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey that measures critical culture drivers including alignment, execution, and connection. "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends." This latest recognition adds to AIR's impressive track record of workplace excellence. Earlier this year, AIR was named a National Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year, in addition to being named a Top Workplace in Colorado, Philadelphia, South Florida, and Los Angeles. The company has a decades-long history of regional Top Workplace wins across its major markets, including Denver, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington, D.C. About Apartment Income REIT LLC (AIR Communities) Apartment Income REIT LLC operates a real estate portfolio of apartment homes located in 10 states and the District of Columbia. AIR offers a simple, predictable business model with focus on what we call the AIR Edge, the cumulative result of our focus on resident selection, satisfaction, and retention, as well as relentless innovation in delivering best-in-class property management. The AIR Edge is a durable operating advantage in driving organic growth, as well as making possible the opportunity for excess returns for properties new to AIR's platform. For additional information, please visit


Techday NZ
16-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector
KnowBe4 has been recognised as a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, based on employee feedback and workplace culture. The Top Workplaces Industry award celebrates organisations that establish people-first workplace cultures in their sectors. Energage, the entity behind the Top Workplaces programme, runs a research-based employee engagement survey and has a long-standing history of acknowledging employers across national and regional markets. The latest recognition names KnowBe4 as an employer of choice within the cybersecurity industry, highlighting the organisation's efforts to build a supportive and empowering environment for its workforce. Employee feedback Energage CEO Eric Rubino commented on the significance of the accolade, emphasising the importance of employee voices in the process. In his statement, he said: "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honour for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees. That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends." The award process leverages direct input from employees, making it a mark of authenticity regarding internal culture and satisfaction. According to the organisers, more details on KnowBe4's approach to culture are available via the Top Workplaces platform. Leadership response Ani Banerjee, Chief Human Resources Officer at KnowBe4, underscored the value the company places on employee experience and feedback. In a statement, Banerjee said: "At KnowBe4, we always believe that building a world-class cybersecurity organisation starts with creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to innovate. This Top Workplaces Industry recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes directly from the feedback of our team members - the individuals who drive our mission forward every day. We are committed to continue investing in programmes and initiatives that make KnowBe4 an employer of choice." The recognition covers workplace initiatives and programmes that support employees at different levels, aiming to foster an environment conducive to innovation and retention. Awards process and industry context The Top Workplaces programme from Energage is a well-established survey and recognition scheme, with a presence in 60 regional markets and an 18-year background in culture research. The awards are determined solely by the results of the employee engagement survey, rather than by self-nomination or external judging panels. Such industry awards can influence company reputation, impacting talent attraction and employee retention, especially in sectors where competition for skilled professionals is high. KnowBe4's business focus KnowBe4 focuses on cybersecurity and human risk management, with its HRM+ platform providing a variety of services such as awareness and compliance training, cloud email security, and real-time coaching, among others. The company emphasises supporting organisations to strengthen security culture by harnessing tools, content, and personalised approaches to cybersecurity threats. The recognition from Energage reflects the current emphasis across technology industries on cultivating supportive internal cultures alongside external service delivery. The approach is seen by many as an essential factor in both business performance and industry reputation. The Top Workplaces Industry award consolidates KnowBe4's positioning as an employer valued by its workforce, as assessed directly through employee engagement and responses collected industry-wide. Follow us on: Share on:


Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
2025 Top Workplaces Industry Awards Recognize Culture-Driven Excellence
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energage, the leading HR technology and research company powering the Top Workplaces employer recognition program, today announced the 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Awards. The honors celebrate organizations in 11 sectors prioritizing their people and leading the way in building exceptional workplace cultures. 'Earning a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Award offers real proof that a company is putting its people first,' said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. Share The 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Awards highlight excellence in the following sectors: To explore all Top Workplaces awards, visit: / The awards are based on Energage's confidential, research-backed employee engagement survey. Participating companies are evaluated against the industry's most comprehensive benchmarks, informed by nearly 20 years of culture research across millions of employee voices and thousands of organizations nationwide. 'Earning a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry Award offers real proof that a company is putting its people first,' said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. 'These organizations are setting the pace for their industries. And because the awards are based entirely on employee feedback, they reflect a genuine commitment to a culture where people thrive.' Energage partners with more than 60 high-profile media outlets – including USA TODAY, The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Minnesota Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, and Houston Chronicle – to recognize workplace excellence at regional, national, industry, and culture excellence levels. Visit to learn more, including how organizations can participate. About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is an HR technology company on a mission to help organizations build and brand exceptional workplace cultures. We power the Top Workplaces employer recognition program and deliver actionable, research-backed employee survey insights that fuel professional growth and elevate employer brands. Our comprehensive talent experience platform combines cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and built-in personalization to cultivate cultures that boost engagement, improve retention, attract top talent, and drive better business results. Learn more at and
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Energage and The Princeton Review Launch Top Workplaces for Higher Education Award
Nominations are open for new national recognition celebrating colleges and universities that prioritize the employee experience EXTON, Pa., July 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energage, the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces program, today announced a new partnership with The Princeton Review to spotlight the best higher education employers. Together, they will launch the Top Workplaces for Higher Education award — a new national honor celebrating colleges and universities that foster people-first cultures where faculty, staff, and administrators feel engaged, valued, and empowered to thrive. The winners will be determined by feedback captured through the confidential, research-backed Energage Workplace Survey. Eligible institutions include four-year colleges and universities with at least 150 employees and a minimum survey response rate of 35%. Anyone can nominate a college or university, and there is no cost to participate, survey employees, or win the award. Nominations are open through September 5, 2025, and the winners will be announced in early 2026. To submit a college or university for consideration, visit: "In the world of higher education, institutions are rightly judged on academic rigor and student success — but those things are built on the foundation of an engaged and supported faculty and staff," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "We're proud to partner with The Princeton Review to help elevate the colleges and universities that are investing in their people, creating vibrant campus cultures, and leading with purpose. This is about recognizing the schools where educators, administrators, and staff can do their best work — and thrive while doing it." "We are genuinely delighted to partner with Energage on this compelling project," said Robert Batten, CEO of The Princeton Review. "Having developed resources for applicants to colleges and universities to decide if a school is a 'best fit' for them, we support this initiative that will give prospective employees of colleges and universities a resource to decide if a higher education institution is a 'best fit' workplace for them. We commend Energage for instituting the Top Workplaces for Higher Education Awards and look forward to joining with them in shining a light on the extraordinary schools they will select as winners of the 2026 awards." This new award joins Energage's growing suite of employer recognition programs, each grounded in authentic employee feedback. It offers colleges and universities an opportunity to earn national visibility as top employers and gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent in today's evolving academic landscape. About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is an HR technology company on a mission to help organizations build and brand exceptional workplace cultures. We power the Top Workplaces employer recognition program and deliver actionable, research-backed employee survey insights that fuel professional growth and elevate employer brands. Our comprehensive talent experience platform combines cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and built-in personalization to cultivate cultures that boost engagement, improve retention, attract top talent, and drive better business results. Learn more at and About The Princeton Review The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company. Every year, it helps millions of college and graduate school–bound students as well as working professionals achieve their education and career goals through its many education services and products. These include online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors; online resources; a line of more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House; and dozens of categories of school rankings. The company's brand, now in its 25th year, is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 28 million tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review, headquartered in New York, NY, is not affiliated with Princeton University. For more information, visit and the company's Media Center. Follow the company on X (formerly Twitter) (@ThePrincetonRev) and Instagram (@theprincetonreview). View source version on Contacts Energage Media Contact Bob Helbig Media Partnerships Princeton Review Media Contact Jeanne KrierMedia Relations Directorpressoffice@