Thirteenth Straight Year Bank Recognized for
Workplace Excellence
WESTERLY, R.I., June 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust
Company ("Washington Trust"; "the Bank") today announced the
Bank received the "Best Places to Work Award" in Rhode Island by Providence Business News
("PBN"). Washington Trust was selected as top employer in the
"Enterprise" category, representing companies with 500 or more
employees. This is the 13th straight year Washington Trust has been
recognized as one of the Ocean State's top employers.
In PBN's June 9th Best
Places to Work special section, the publication highlighted several
of the 222+ year old Bank's innovative, inspiring, and inclusive
policies and practices, including its post-COVID hybrid work
environment; Wellness Program; Employee Volunteerism Program; and
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. PBN also noted the Bank's
Annual Employee Fest, which celebrates employees for their years of
service with the company; recognizes community volunteerism; and
recognizes employees who illustrate the "Spirit of Washington
Trust" by going above and beyond as leaders, mentors, and community
servants.
"We are thrilled to receive top honors as the 'Best Place to
Work' in Rhode
Island," stated Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington
Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This award is really a
tribute to our employees. We truly value their commitment to
providing caring, trusted advice, and personal service and
solutions to our customers and community every day!"
The Best Places to Work Award is sponsored by Providence
Business News in conjunction with the Best Companies Group, which
conducts third-party surveys of company employees. Best Places to
Work Award winners are selected based on judges' review of survey
responses and a review of company workplace policies and practices,
including the work environment, morale, benefits, and growth
opportunities.
ABOUT WASHINGTON
TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington
Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of
the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington
Trust offers a full range of financial services, including
commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and
wealth management and trust services through its offices
located in Rhode Island,
Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is
a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ:
WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust can be found at
washtrust.com.
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