The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction and the best culture to help team members thrive.

"The Best Banks to Work For represent institutions helping employees achieve their goals," said Chana Schoenberger, editor-in-chief of American Banker. "These banks recognize how important it is for their staffers to be happy about the work they do and the environment in which they spend their days."

Determining the Best Banks to Work For involved a two-step process. The first consisted of evaluating each participating bank’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second consisted of anonymous employee surveys aimed at assessing the experiences and attitudes of individual employees with respect to their workplace. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the final ranking.

To be considered for participation, banks had to have at least 50 employees working in the U.S. and been in business for a minimum of one year. Best Companies Group managed the registration and survey process and analyzed the data to determine the final ranking. 

For more information on the Best Banks to Work For program and full results of this year’s winners, visit www.BestBankstoWorkfor.com.

First Bank & Trust Co. is a community bank with assets over $878 million, $751 million in deposits, $720 million in loans, and trust assets totaling over $577 million. We offer 13 full-service banking centers, serving the cities of Duncan, Norman, Edmond/OKC, Ardmore, Healdton, Waurika, Stroud, Perkins, Wellston, Lindsay and the surrounding areas. Please visit www.fb247.com to see our complete list of services and 24/7 online banking.

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