--- title: Bank Independent Named One of America’s Most Loved Workplaces for Second Year description: we are thrilled to announce that Newsweek has recognized Bank Independent as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces for the second year in a row. image: https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/Newsweek%202023%20Email%20Hero.jpg --- FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government [![bibank-logo](https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/bibank-logo.svg "bibank-logo")](https://bibank.com/) [![svgviewer-png-output (11)](https://blog.bibank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png?width=47&height=31&name=svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png "svgviewer-png-output (11)")](https://bibank.com/) - Personal - Deposit - [Compare Checking](https://bibankcom/personal/compare-checking) - [Independent](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-checking) - [Independent Plus](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-plus-checking) - 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Home - [Bank Independent Blog](https://blog.bibank.com/blog) - Bank Independent Named One of America’s Most Loved Workplaces for Second Year [Ashley Balch](https://blog.bibank.com/blog/author/ashley-balch) 10/16/2023 [Culture](https://blog.bibank.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://blog.bibank.com/blog/bank-independent-named-one-of-americas-most-loved-workplaces-for-second-year#postComment) 2 Minutes ![Newsweek 2023 Email Hero](https://blog.bibank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsweek%202023%20Email%20Hero.jpg?width=600&height=282&name=Newsweek%202023%20Email%20Hero.jpg)At Bank Independent we are built to serve, not just our customers, but even more so, our team members. This mission is something that sets us apart from the crowd, and now, we are thrilled to announce that Newsweek has recognized Bank Independent as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces for the second year in a row. Our organization ranked at #33, three spots higher than last year! This is a great honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team members and to the outstanding culture that those same team members have created. ## What Does it Mean to be Recognized as a Most Loved Workplace? Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces is based on a survey of over 60,000 American workers. The survey asked participants to rate their employers on various factors, including company culture, employee benefits, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance. Being recognized as a Most Loved Workplace means that our employees feel valued, supported, and fulfilled in their work. It means that we have created a positive and inclusive culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. ## What Makes Bank Independent a Most Loved Workplace? At Bank Independent, we are committed to creating a workplace culture that puts our team members first. We believe that happy and engaged team members are the key to our success. Some of the things that make Bank Independent a Most Loved Workplace include: - Our mission to value, respect, and reward team members for their hard work - Competitive salaries and benefits packages, including comprehensive health and wellness programs - Opportunities for growth and development, including training, mentoring, and leadership programs - A focus on work-life balance, allowing our team members to concentrate on what’s most important to them knowing they have our institution’s full support - A commitment to giving back to our community through volunteerism and charitable giving ## What Does This Mean for Our Customers? Being recognized as a Most Loved Workplace is not just a win for our team members, but also for our customers. When our team members are happy and fulfilled in their work, they are better able to provide exceptional customer service and build strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are committed to continuing to create a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent and serves our customers, providing them with the best possible banking experience. ## Conclusion Being recognized as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek for the second year in a row is a great accomplishment and one that we are extremely proud of. We believe that our commitment to our team members is what sets us apart, and that our success is a reflection of their commitment to hard work and embodying our values. 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