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Newsweek honors First Federal Bank for great workplace culture

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March 12, 2026

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Newsweek has selected First Federal Bank as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community in 2026. It worked with Plant-A Insights to analyze company's workplace culture based on inclusivity, according to a press release.

It evaluated employers with more than 1,000 employees based on metrics relevant to minority groups, women and other groups. It also conducted a survey for employees and analyze key performance indicators such as compensation, leadership and work-life balance.

"Our culture creates a place where employees feel like they get to come to work, not that they have to. When our team feels valued and connected, our customers feel it too, and that's why they choose to bank with us," Stephanie McClendon chief of retail community banking and EVP, First Federal Bank, said in the release. "The strength of our organization comes from our people, and every employee plays a part in keeping our culture strong and lasting. Today, people want more from their workplace than just a paycheck. They want to feel supported, respected, and balanced in their lives. I'm proud that we continue to be a place where employees can grow, feel cared for and know they belong."