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WaFd Bank Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers 2022
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Washington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), parent company of Washington Federal Bank “WaFd Bank” today was
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[{"type":"text","content":" SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWashington Federal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), parent company of Washington Federal Bank “WaFd Bank” today was recognized as one of America’s Best Employers 2022 by Forbes.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220210005274/en/WaFd Bank employees at Plymouth Housing present check to help in their efforts to build 600 Homes for people experiencing homelessness in Seattle and King County, Washington. (Photo: Business Wire)\nAmerica's Best Employers 2022 were identified in an independent survey taken by approximately 60,000 American employees working for companies with more than 1,000 workers in the United States. The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from respondents who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employer to friends and family.\n\n“We’ve been working diligently to make WaFd Bank an employer of choice,” said Brent Beardall, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are truly humbled and honored to be chosen for this national award. We realize we are only as strong as our colleagues’ commitment to the WaFd Bank team. The strength of WaFd is our people, we genuinely care for our clients and one another. Thank you to our outstanding two thousand employees in the eight western states we serve.”\n\nBeardall continued, “What makes WaFd such a great place to work? We take the same long-term perspective with our employees as we do with our clients. Having grown as a community bank for 105 years, we value our employees by investing in a healthy work-life balance, competitive compensation packages, continuous learning opportunities, vibrant and collaborative, team-oriented workspaces, hybrid work opportunities, a diverse workforce, transparent senior leadership and a mission-driven culture. People love working for WaFd Bank, and it shows.”\n\n“I love working for WaFd Bank because of our fantastic leadership team,” said Jen Peterson, Senior Vice President of Lending operations at the downtown Seattle headquarters. Peterson, who has been with the company for 17 years, has grown her career from a teller to lead Lending Operations for the entire enterprise. Peterson continued, “They inspire employees and truly embody the WaFd saying ‘Love what you do. Make a difference.’ Becau...