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ASI Federal Credit Union recognized as “Top Workplace”
HARAHAN, LA (May 15, 2015) — ASI Federal Credit Union (ASI) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the 2015 Top Workplaces by The Times Picayune. The Top Workplaces program was established to recognize companies that have a great workplace and recipients of the award are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 45 major publishing partners across the United States, including The Times Picayune and nola.com.
ASI has 166 employees and the anonymous survey results overwhelmingly indicated that ASI FCU is a workplace where employees feel valued and appreciated. In addition to ensuring that compensation and benefits offered to employees are competitive, the credit union is committed to ongoing professional development for all employees and providing opportunities for career advancement within the organization. The culture at ASI FCU is one of trust, fun and transparency, where all employees participate in working toward company goals, in service to its member-owners and are encouraged to provide input and suggestions. Credit union leadership regularly celebrates the individual and collective accomplishments of the team and helps employees recognize how their work is making a real impact in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
“ASI has for some years maintained a big vision – to eliminate poverty in the communities we serve – by serving moderate to low income individuals, families and businesses with our varied loan products, financial education and other services. In doing this important work, we help our members have better lives, resulting in stronger local communities, and our employees appreciate the fact that they are part of an organization that is really making a difference in the lives of so many people every day,” explained Mignhon Tourne’, ASI FCU President & CEO. “Receiving recognition as a Top Workplace validates the work that ASI’s leadership has done over the years to foster a positive work environment and a culture that encourages teamwork and trust. Our employees really are top notch and full of compassion and I am humbled to work with such a great group of individuals. I want to thank each member of our ASI/ASII team for this award and for their commitment to our organization and members.”
The Times Picayune published the complete list of Top Workplaces on May 15, 2015. For more information about the Top Workplaces lists and WorkplaceDynamics, please visit www.topworkplaces.com and www.workplacedynamics.com.
About Us:
ASI Federal Credit Union (ASI) was chartered in 1961 to serve working class members in Southeast Louisiana. For over 50 years, ASI has lived the mission of strengthening the financial health of underserved communities through financial services and education. Today, ASI has more than $300M in assets and over 55,000 members and offers 12 branch locations in four parishes. As a low income designated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), ASI has been awarded over $13M in grants to work towards the elimination of poverty in the communities it serves. For more information about ASI, please visit www.asifcu.org.