Pathward recognized by Great Place to Work® on Certification Nation Day, a National Celebration of Outstanding Workplaces

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Nov. 1, 2023 – Pathward®, N.A. is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day today, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies across the country. Great Place to Work® has designated Nov. 1 as Certification Nation Day to honor and acknowledge companies working to create great places to work for all. 

“We were pleased to achieve Great Place to Work Certification™ in April, and we’re thrilled to participate in the national celebration to highlight the program and companies like Pathward that prioritize our people, culture and employee experience and work environment,” said Pathward Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Nadia Dombrowski.

Great Place To Work® is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike for identifying outstanding employee experiences. 

“Certified companies put employees first,” says Michael C. Bush, Chief Executive Officer at Great Place to Work. “Thriving employees increase revenue, profit and provide market-leading customer experiences. I hope that Certification Nation Day can inspire other executives to create and sustain employee-first cultures."

It’s important to honor all the work that goes into creating a Certified company. “Certification Nation Day is a time to honor and celebrate what makes your company great,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work. “Come together, unite, and elevate your company culture as you celebrate your people, your culture and your customers.”

Working at a purpose-driven company resonates among employees at Pathward, where the purpose is to power financial inclusion. Below are some additional examples of what makes Pathward a Great Place to Work:

• A Talent Anywhere recruitment strategy that offers most employees a remote work environment. According to Pathward’s 2023 Employee Engagement Survey, four of its top five workplace strengths are directly connected to its remote work policy. Read CEO Brett Pharr’s recent editorial on Pathward’s Remote First Approach for more on the topic.
• Our award-winning Community Impact Program includes paid time off for volunteering, matching gifts, and a Dollars-for-Doers program allowing employees to raise even more dollars for time spent volunteering for choice organizations.
• Competitive benefits for eligible employees that include generous paid time off, medical plans, 401(k) matching and much more.

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.

About Pathward®

Pathward®, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH). Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Banking as a Service and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide end-to-end support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at Pathward.com.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the only recognition based entirely on what employee's 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®

The mission of Great Place To Work® is to help every place become a great place to work for all. We give leaders and organizations the recognition and tools to create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience, fostering cultures that are proven to drive business, improve lives, and better society. Our recognition is the most coveted and respected in the world for elevating employer brands to attract the right people. Our proprietary methodology and platform enable organizations to truly capture, analyze, and understand the experience of all employees. Our groundbreaking research empowers organizations to build cultures that retain talent and unlock the potential of every employee. Our coaches, content, and community connect the boldest leaders, ideas, and innovations in employee experience. Since 1992, our Certification™, Best Workplaces™ Lists, and global benchmarks have become the industry standard, built on data from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries around the world.

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