JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— VyStar Credit Union has been recognized as one of the 2021 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, an annual award that recognizes top employers from all around the world that display leadership and innovation in their workplaces.
A panel of 15 judges made up of employee engagement academics, industry analysts, thought leaders, journalists and influencers evaluated the applicants. Winners were selected based on accountability and performance, belonging, equity and inclusion, culture alignment, manager empowerment, professional and personal growth, purpose and leadership, recognition and rewards and well-being.
“We believe our greatest resource as a credit union is our employees, which makes being part of this prestigious list especially gratifying,” said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg. “We are committed to providing them with the best our organization has to offer, and that includes offering industry-leading employee benefits, competitive compensation, growth and development opportunities and more.”
With more than 2,000 employees, VyStar said it continues to make a concerted effort to show its appreciation for the impact they make in the communities they serve. Employees now enjoy a $16.25 minimum wage, 401(k) with company match and a robust array of benefits that includes paid time off as well as assistance with student loan payoff, tuition and child adoption.
VyStar also recently created VyStar Resource Groups, which focus on groups such as women, minorities, veterans, disabled individuals and the LGBTQ+ community. Through these groups, VyStar employees are empowered to have productive conversations about how to effectively support and advocate for themselves and others.
Other efforts to improve company culture include hosting an external Speaker Series, offering an employee recognition platform and holding wellness challenges.
“The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for businesses and their workforce. But these unprecedented times also offered an opportunity for organizations to support their people. Companies that prioritized employee experience, recognition and employee voice have seen increased productivity, higher employee engagement and stronger loyalty,” said Jeff Cates, CEO and president at Achievers. “This year’s 50 Most Engaged winners embody what it means to be a “people-first” business and have proven how the prioritization of employee experience can help an organization withstand even the most difficult of times.”