CHICAGO, IL (May 20, 2026) |
BCU is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Credit Union. This year, 88% of BCU employees said it’s a great place to work – ranking 31 points higher than
the average US company.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market
leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"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 Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that BCU stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
95% of the Credit Union’s employees agreed that, when someone joins the company, they are made to feel welcome, which speaks to the effort BCU has taken to maintain its people-focused culture for the past 45 years.
"Our people truly make BCU an incredible place. Being recognized as a Great Place To Work means so much because it comes straight from our employees, and we couldn’t ask for better feedback. This shows that when we invest in our people, we’re building something special together," said BCU Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Jim Block.
According to Great Place To Work 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.
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