ESL Federal Credit Union has been named one of the best places to work in the country for 2025, according to Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.
The Rochester-based credit union ranked number 18 on the national list of Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance. The recognition marks ESL’s 10th consecutive year on the list, which features small and medium-sized companies across the industry.
“Our strong workplace culture is truly a reflection of our incredible employees who live our core values daily,” said Maureen Wolfe, ESL’s executive vice president and director of human resources and community impact. “It’s their work and support for one another that allows us to deliver superior experiences for our customers and serve our community.”
The list is based on more than 200,000 employee survey responses from certified companies nationwide.
This is the third time ESL has been recognized by Great Place to Work in 2025. The credit union also made the Best Medium Workplaces list in August and the Best Workplaces in New York list in June.
Founded in 1920, ESL serves more than 438,000 members and 17,200 businesses. It employs about 950 people in the Greater Rochester area and holds over $9.4 billion in assets. Since launching its Community Impact initiative in 2018, ESL has reinvested more than $153 million in grants throughout the region.
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