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Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Banner Bank Earns 2025 ‘Great Place to Work' Certification
WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Banner Bank leadership team is pleased to share the Bank was just certified by Great Place to Work®, a global research firm specializing in workplace culture and employee experience. The coveted worldwide certification is based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience—specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust work environment. 'Being certified as a Great Place to Work is especially meaningful because it is based on the feedback of our employees who are the foundation of our company,' said Mark Grescovich, President and CEO. 'This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to creating and sustaining an exceptional workplace culture.' The opinions of Banner employees were gathered through an extensive survey hosted by the research firm earlier this year. The survey results showed 86 percent of employees rank Banner as a great place to work—almost 20 percent higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place to Work Certification™ is the most definitive 'employer-of-choice' recognition companies aspire to achieve. Every year more than 21,000 companies across 170 countries apply to get certified. We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition, and we owe it to our amazing employees,' said Kayleen Kohler, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer. 'Their passion, dedication and feedback helped us earn this certification. We appreciate the effort of our leaders at every level who consistently create the right environment for our employees to thrive.' According to Great Place to Work research, employees at certified workplaces are 93 percent more likely to look forward to coming to work, are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and receive a promotion. Job seekers are also 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified workplace. Visit the Best Places to Work website to learn more about Banner Bank's certification. About Banner Bank Banner Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank serving consumer and business clients in Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. With more than $16.2 billion in assets, Banner Bank is part of Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR). Visit Banner Bank at About Great Place to Work® As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place to Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
CARMAX MARKS 21st CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS ONE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR®
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work® have named CarMax (NYSE: KMX) one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025. This marks the 21st consecutive year that CarMax has been named to this prestigious list, which annually recognizes the best companies to work for in the country. CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used cars, ranks #69 for 2025. 'Congratulations to CarMax associates as we celebrate 21 consecutive years as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For!' said Craig Cronheim, CarMax's Chief Human Resources Officer. 'This remarkable achievement is a testament to your unwavering dedication to living our values, and taking care of each other, our customers, and communities.' The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® award is highly competitive and is the only recognition that focuses on how employees feel about their workplace. To determine the list, Great Place to Work Certified™ analyzed the anonymous survey responses of more than 1.3 million U.S. employees. 'When you measure trust, you uncover the potential that exists in an organization,' says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. 'Employees at companies on this list have higher levels of trust in their leaders and in their organization, unlocking their creativity, passion, and resilience.' Additional recognitions over the last year for CarMax include Fortune's 'Best Workplaces in Retail' and 'Most Innovative Companies;' American Opportunity Index, 'Top 100 Employer of Choice;' 'PEOPLE's 'Companies that Care;' and recognition by Military Friendly as a 'Military Friendly Employer.' CarMax currently has job openings across several areas of its business. Positions range from full- to part-time, with day and evening shifts available. Some of the current open positions include roles such as auto technicians and automotive service professionals, sales, business office associates and customer specialists. Jobs are also available at CarMax's corporate locations, including technology and data science roles. Interested candidates can visit to apply. CarMax is proud to provide competitive pay and benefits, including: Discounts on car purchases, which can be extended to family members – including spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings and children. Immediate 401(k) eligibility with an industry-leading 6% match on eligible contributions. Wellness benefits such as gym discounts and free access to Headspace, which provides guided meditation and mindfulness that can support overall well-being and better sleep. Paid time off, comprehensive medical plan, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, employee stock purchase plan, and more. About CarMax CarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used autos, revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. During the fiscal year that ended February 29, 2024, CarMax sold approximately 770,000 used vehicles and 550,000 wholesale vehicles at its auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $8 billion in receivables during fiscal 2024, adding to its more than $17 billion portfolio. CarMax has over 245 store locations, nearly 30,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is committed to making a positive impact on people, communities and the environment. Learn more in the 2024 Responsibility Report. For more information, visit CONTACT: Public Relations CarMax (855) 887-2915 PR@ in to access your portfolio
