News: Rhode Island

Washington Trust named “Best Bank to Work For” by American Banker for fifth consecutive year

Westerly, RI The Washington Trust Company was named one of the nation’s Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine as part of its annual list organized by the Best Companies Group. Washington Trust is the largest bank in New England to receive this recognition.

“Washington Trust is honored to be selected for the fifth consecutive year as one of the country’s ‘Best Banks to Work For’,” said Edward Handy III, Washington Trust’s chairman/CEO. 

“This award recognizes our success at providing a workplace where employees feel welcomed, valued, engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We value our employees and their efforts to make a difference in the lives of our customers and community and remain committed to doing what’s best for all.”

The Best Banks to Work For program conducts research of commercial or retail banks with at least 50 employees in the U.S., or the commercial or retail banking units of diversified financial services companies. After performing extensive employee surveys and reviewing workplace policies, practices, and benefits, the program recognizes those U.S. banks with outstanding satisfaction ratings.

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