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Thirteen credit unions make Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces of 2023

LANSING, MI (December 5, 2023) — For the 16th annual Michigan’s Top Workplaces, the Detroit Free Press partnered with Energage, an employee research and culture technology firm, to determine this year’s winners.

Of the 6,698 organizations invited to participate, a record 225 earned recognition as Top Workplaces.

Thirteen of those 225 were Michigan credit unions:

Astera Credit Union
Community Choice Credit Union
DFCU Financial
ELGA Credit Union
Extra Credit Union
Genisys Credit Union
Lake Trust Credit Union
Michigan First Credit Union
Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
TRUE Community Credit Union
United Bay Community Credit Union
University of Michigan Credit Union

“It’s great to see the Detroit Free Press recognize so many credit unions for this year’s Top Workplaces survey,” said MCUL President/CEO Patty Corkery. “Every year, I see Michigan credit union leaders prioritizing culture, learning how they can foster a workplace that creates a healthy environment for collaboration and trusted member service.”

Any organization with 50 or more employees in Michigan is eligible to participate in the ranking. Employers are grouped into small, medium and large sizes to best compare similar employee experiences.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating our ninth year being named a Top Workplace,” said TRUE Community Credit Union President/CEO Chrissy Siders. “This recognition celebrates our collective commitment to a workplace culture rooted in collaboration, compassion, and shared success. At TRUE, we understand that excellence is achieved when every member of our TRUE family is empowered and valued. This award is a testament to our ongoing journey of creating lasting legacy-defining moments for our members and employees.”

According to the Free Press, “Great workplaces aren’t created by accident. They are built and nurtured. The Top Workplaces awards recognize the employers that do it well in the eyes of their employees.”

Find more on the results and process of the 2023 Top Workplaces here.

Find out how to participate in the 2024 Top Workplaces awards here.

About Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL)

The Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The 187 Michigan credit unions, which hold $101 billion in assets, serve 60% of the state’s population. During 2023, Michigan credit unions provided its 6 million members with a total of $1 billion in direct financial benefits.