SmartBank says success is rooted in hiring exceptional people
SmartBank was recently Certified by Great Place To Work (GPTW), the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors.
This is the first time the bank received the award.
“This prestigious recognition is based entirely on what our associates say about their experience working at SmartBank,” according to a release by the company. “This year, 94% of our associates said SmartBank is a great place to work—significantly higher than the average U.S. company. You can view our profile on the GPTW website HERE.
GPTW is that drive market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation, according to SmartBank. According to GPTW research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at GPTW.
Kulin says certification is the only official recognition determined by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture.
“By successfully earning this recognition, SmartBank clearly stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing an exceptional workplace environment for its employees,” said Lewis-Kulin.
Billy Carroll, President and CEO of SmartBank says commitment and passion drive success.
“We are thrilled to be Great Place to Work-Certified™,” said Carroll. “Our associates are the heart of our organization, and their commitment and passion are what drive our success. We celebrate and thank them for everything they do to make SmartBank an incredible place to work.”
Cultivation of a winning culture is the key to client service.
“The bedrock of our achievements is undoubtedly our great associates,” said Becca Boyd, SmartBank’s Chief People Officer. “Cultivating the right culture paves the way for unparalleled client service, a resilient brand, and a team of driven associates. Achieving this certification validates the nurturing and familial atmosphere we’ve established here at SmartBank.”
SmartBank says its success is “rooted in hiring exceptional people, delivering top-tier client service, expanding strategically, and upholding a careful approach to lending.”
“At SmartBank, our success is We remain committed to continuous improvement and looking for strong and strategic opportunities for growth that benefit our shareholders, clients and associates,” according to the release. For more information on SmartBank, visit www.smartbank.com and learn more at greatplacetowork.com.
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