TAMPA, Fla.–GTE Financial Credit Union has been selected as one of Tampa Bay’s best places to work for the second year in a row. The Tampa Bay Times, in partnership with Energage, named the credit union a 2018 Top Workplace.
“We’re thrilled to be a top workplace for the second year in a row. We’re very grateful for our employees who work hard daily and give so much back to the communities we serve,” said Jasiel Legon, Chief Talent Officer of GTE Financial. “Every day we strive to make a work environment that our employees love being a part of.”
In the Tampa Bay region, nearly 190 leading employers were nominated by their employees. GTE placed 12th in the Large Category, putting the credit union on the list of Top 20 Large Workplaces in Tampa Bay.
Energage surveyed thousands of employees from across Tampa Bay. These responses formed the basis of The Top Workplaces. This award is indeed a testament to the positive work environment and community focus that GTE Financial fosters for its team.
GTE Financial said it aims to ensure its employees have access to a variety of programs to assist them in their professional and personal journeys. The credit union also has benefits that include a wellness time off and reimbursement program, vacation time, leadership and mentoring programs, an open-door policy and encouraged employee collaboration that fosters a team environment.
Employees can also enjoy a recreational room where they can shoot pool and relax, an onsite gym and walking trails that are available on the credit union’s campus when they want a break. GTE Financial takes part in monthly fundraising efforts for charitable programs, providing employees a direct opportunity to make a difference and give back to their communities.