PHOENIX, AZ (December 30, 2013) -- In an award ceremony full of Phoenix’s top companies, Desert Schools Federal Credit Union was recently recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as one of 2013’s “Best Places to Work.”
An honoree in the Extra-Large category for companies with 1,000 employees or more, Desert Schools placed seventh on a list of just 12 companies chosen by the publication and ranked by employee responses to surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace.
With a corporate culture that values employee engagement at the top of the list, Desert Schools offers many programs and initiatives that allow employees to maximize a healthy work-life balance. From flexible scheduling to a robust health and wellness program and opportunities to give back to the community, employees enjoy perks and rewards that are unique to Desert Schools.
“At Desert Schools, we work to provide excellent service to our external customers, and to our employees, as well,” said Susan Frank, President and CEO of Desert Schools. “Our employees are our biggest investment and we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued. This award is particularly rewarding, as it really comes from within Desert Schools. To know that our employees are happy is very satisfying.”
The award ceremony was held at the Scottsdale Princess Fairmont Resort on December 12 with nearly 1,000 people in attendance to honor 125 companies that were selected Valley wide. Desert Schools Federal Credit Union was one of only three credit unions that made the 2013 list, and the only one honored in the Extra-Large category. Honorees spanned five categories ranging in size from Extra-Large with 1,000 or more employees, to micro with 50 employees or less. Desert Schools weighs in at 1,193 full time employees, the third smallest honoree in the Extra-Large category.
About Desert Schools Federal Credit Union
Desert Schools is Arizona’s largest credit union with $3.4 billion in assets, 370,000 members and more than 50 locations. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Desert Schools has been serving members for more nearly 75 years with stellar service, innovative products, community outreach and education. Learn more at www.desertschools.org.