BURNSVILLE, Minn.–For the second year running, the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board awarded Firefly Credit Union as an “Employer of Excellence.” Firefly was one of the initial two mid-size businesses in the Burnsville community to be awarded this honor in 2016 and received such honor again in 2017 for its locations in the two Minnesota counties.
To receive the prestigious award, Firefly completed a survey detailing its employee practices. Areas of note that set Firefly ahead of other participants included higher rates in the areas of both employee growth and benefits such as paid days off and profit sharing.
In addition to these practices, the credit union was also recognized for its employees’ tremendous participation and charitable giving in events hosted by its Community Cares Committee – specifically its “Giving Thanks & Giving Back” volunteer fair. From this event alone, 92 employees raised more than $1,000 for local organizations including Wags & Whiskers, Feed My Starving Children, and Bridging.
“We are honored to receive this workplace award,” said Firefly Credit Union President/CEO Bill Raker, “This recognition is not the result of one employee’s efforts but of our entire team living up to our Core Values each day when interacting with both our members and their fellow coworkers.”