Dow Credit Union earns Great Place to Work® designation
MIDLAND, MICHIGAN (August 14, 2023) — Dow Credit Union recently earned the Great Place to Work® designation, the result of a two-step certification process that recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
To become certified, an organization must complete a questionnaire and survey employees. This data is analyzed to produce a score. Great Place to Work certification helps job seekers identify which companies offer a positive company culture.
“This designation speaks to the outstanding company culture and professionalism displayed by each team member at Dow Credit Union,” said Michael Goad, Dow Credit Union president and CEO. “From our associates and support staff to senior leadership, Dow Credit Union’s positive and collaborative company culture shines at every level of our organization.”
Great Place to Work, the organization that coordinates this certification, is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership, which supports employee retention and innovation. This year, 96% of employees said Dow Credit Union is a great place to work – 39 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Some highlights from the employee survey include:
- 98% of employees surveyed said that management is honest and ethical in its business practices.
- 98% agreed that Dow Credit Union customers would rate the service delivered as “excellent.”
- 98% said that they are given the resources and equipment to do their jobs.
- 97% said management is competent at running the business.
- 97% agreed that executive leadership fully embody the best characteristics of Dow Credit Union.
- 96% said that when joining Dow Credit Union, they were made to feel welcome.
“Obtaining Great Place to Work certification is an intensive process,” said Sheila Wright, Dow Credit Union vice president of human resources and marketing. “By receiving this designation, we can say confidently that Dow Credit Union is one of the best places to work for in the country.”
About Dow Credit Union
Dow Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by its members and dedicated to being a multiplier for good. Located online and in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, the credit union has more than $2.1 billion in assets and 81,000 members across all 50 states. Dow Credit Union members enjoy lower rates on loans, higher rates on deposits and convenient anywhere banking powered by leading-edge technology to ensure privacy and security that have been recognized multiple times by America’s Credit Unions for top performance in saving members money. For more information, visit dowcreditunion.org.
