WaFd Bank Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers 2022
11 February 2022 - 02:00AM
Business Wire
Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), parent
company of Washington Federal Bank “WaFd Bank” today was recognized
as one of America’s Best Employers 2022 by Forbes.
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WaFd Bank employees at Plymouth Housing
present check to help in their efforts to build 600 Homes for
people experiencing homelessness in Seattle and King County,
Washington. (Photo: Business Wire)
America's Best Employers 2022 were identified in an independent
survey taken by approximately 60,000 American employees working for
companies with more than 1,000 workers in the United States. The
evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from
respondents who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend
their own employer to friends and family.
“We’ve been working diligently to make WaFd Bank an employer of
choice,” said Brent Beardall, President and Chief Executive
Officer. “We are truly humbled and honored to be chosen for this
national award. We realize we are only as strong as our colleagues’
commitment to the WaFd Bank team. The strength of WaFd is our
people, we genuinely care for our clients and one another. Thank
you to our outstanding two thousand employees in the eight western
states we serve.”
Beardall continued, “What makes WaFd such a great place to work?
We take the same long-term perspective with our employees as we do
with our clients. Having grown as a community bank for 105 years,
we value our employees by investing in a healthy work-life balance,
competitive compensation packages, continuous learning
opportunities, vibrant and collaborative, team-oriented workspaces,
hybrid work opportunities, a diverse workforce, transparent senior
leadership and a mission-driven culture. People love working for
WaFd Bank, and it shows.”
“I love working for WaFd Bank because of our fantastic
leadership team,” said Jen Peterson, Senior Vice President of
Lending operations at the downtown Seattle headquarters. Peterson,
who has been with the company for 17 years, has grown her career
from a teller to lead Lending Operations for the entire enterprise.
Peterson continued, “They inspire employees and truly embody the
WaFd saying ‘Love what you do. Make a difference.’ Because of the
on-going education I’ve received while working for WaFd, I now
volunteer as a treasurer for a local non-profit that provides
resources to unhoused community members. I would recommend WaFd
Bank to anyone looking for an inclusive and amazing work culture
where you can be yourself and truly make a difference.”
Nevada Retail Division Manager and Senior Vice President Lynn
Lundahl couldn’t agree more. “In all my time in banking, I have
never worked with a company that was as committed as WaFd Bank to
the financial success of each client, and to the professional
success of each employee.” Lundahl sees how the company has
instilled in each employee the motto, “Love what you do, and make a
difference.” She added, “It is because of this,” she says, “that I
don’t just work at a job, instead I live my passion every day.”
Lisa King, WaFd Bank’s Chief People Officer, encourages people
looking to either start their career in banking or make a career
change to visit the banks Career page to view current openings.
About WaFd Bank
WaFd is a national bank with headquarters in Seattle, Washington
and more than 200 branches in eight western states. To find out
more about WaFd Bank, please visit the career page on our website
www.wafdbank.com/about-us/banking-careers.
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