ABA - American Bankers Association
01/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 09:44
American Bankers Association Earns 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™
WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association has once again been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, the association announced today. ABA first earned the distinction in 2017. The national recognition is based entirely on what current employees said about their experience working at ABA in an independent anonymous survey. This year, 92% of ABA employees said it is a great place to work - 1% higher than last year and 35% higher than the average U.S.-based company. A summary of ABA's ratings can be found here.
"We are incredibly proud to once again earn the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification™," said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. "The positive attitudes and daily contributions of our staff are what makes this culture possible, and helps make ABA one of the best places to work in D.C. This designation enables us to retain and attract top talent, which helps ensure ABA remains America's most effective financial services trade association."
Overall, ABA employees overwhelmingly responded that new team members are made to feel welcome when they join the organization (96%), and they are given the resources and equipment to do their job (95%). They take pride in their work, with 97% citing the service they deliver to members as "excellent." ABA employees expressed confidence in ABA leadership, with 95% saying ABA management is honest and ethical in its business practices. The core competencies on which ABA employees are evaluated emphasize collaboration and teamwork, innovation, accountability and integration. The association continues to introduce policies and programs to help balance the needs of its workforce, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities for all staff, and benefits to reduce financial burden on commuters, new parents and those managing student loans.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work. "It is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that the American Bankers Association stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
To learn more about career opportunities at ABA, visit https://www.aba.com/about-us/work-at-aba.
About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.2 trillion in loans.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
"We are incredibly proud to once again earn the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification™," said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. "The positive attitudes and daily contributions of our staff are what makes this culture possible, and helps make ABA one of the best places to work in D.C. This designation enables us to retain and attract top talent, which helps ensure ABA remains America's most effective financial services trade association."
Overall, ABA employees overwhelmingly responded that new team members are made to feel welcome when they join the organization (96%), and they are given the resources and equipment to do their job (95%). They take pride in their work, with 97% citing the service they deliver to members as "excellent." ABA employees expressed confidence in ABA leadership, with 95% saying ABA management is honest and ethical in its business practices. The core competencies on which ABA employees are evaluated emphasize collaboration and teamwork, innovation, accountability and integration. The association continues to introduce policies and programs to help balance the needs of its workforce, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities for all staff, and benefits to reduce financial burden on commuters, new parents and those managing student loans.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work. "It is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that the American Bankers Association stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
To learn more about career opportunities at ABA, visit https://www.aba.com/about-us/work-at-aba.
About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.2 trillion in loans.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.2 trillion in loans.
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