ST. LOUIS, MO (November 14, 2024) |
Alltru Credit Union, a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the Greater St. Louis area, is proud to announce that it’s been named a Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year. The Great Place to Work Certification™ recognizes employers who cultivate an outstanding employee experience. The certification is based on feedback from employees about the culture, trust, camaraderie, and leadership of their employer.
At the time of certification,
- 91% of Alltru employees said it’s a great place to work, 34 points above the national average.
- Alltru is the only credit union certified as a Great Place To Work in Missouri.
- Alltru is 1 of only 52 employers in Missouri to be certified.
- Alltru is 1 of only 62 credit unions nationwide to be certified.
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. Certified workplaces include Hilton, Rocket Companies, American Express, Hulu, and Target.
"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, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Alltru Credit Union stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
The Great Place to Work Trust Index™ Survey invites employees to rate their experiences at Alltru by responding to a series of statements on a five-point scale, along with open-ended questions. Commonly, employees used words like "people," "time," "care," "job," "love," "mission," "importance," "opportunities," "advancement," and "organized" to describe their work environment at Alltru. These qualities set Alltru apart from other credit unions, creating a uniquely supportive and fulfilling experience for its employees.
“I am honored to receive the feedback from our team and be recognized at a Great Place To Work again,” said Alltru CEO Michelle Rosner. “As we continue to grow, I know that it’s only possible because of our dedicated employees that are committed to showing up every day and bringing their best to serve our community so well. I’m thankful and full of pride to have a team that cares so much about our members and each other.”
According to Great Place To Work, certified companies are 15 times more likely to be picked by job seekers and maintain twice the amount of employee retention.
Based on survey results, 97% of Alltru employees said they felt welcome when joining the company. In addition, 91% of employees said that they believe management has a clear view of direction going forward and trust the employees to adequately do their job without having management look over their shoulders.
“One of the many benefits of working at Alltru is the 8 hours of paid volunteer time each month, allowing our team to give back to the community on a personal level,” said Robyn Whalen, Vice President of Employee Experience. “We’re proud that our employees feel valued for their unique contributions. This culture of appreciation and service is what makes our team truly exceptional.”
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first with a Great Place To Work culture? Visit Alltru’s careers page at: https://alltrucu.org/about-us/
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
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.
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