SHEFFIELD – How does it feel to be most loved?
Well, for four straight years, Bank Independent has felt the love as a “Top 100 Most Loved Workplace.”
The Sheffield-based bank was ranked No. 32 on this year’s list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work, according to a news release.
“Being named to America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list for the fourth consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a true testament to the culture we’ve built at Bank Independent,” said CEO Macke Mauldin. “We’ve always strived to be the employer of choice in our community, and we are proud that Bank Independent is a place where team members feel valued and connected.”
The 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today’s economy, the news release said.
“These companies aren’t just attracting top talent — they’ve cracked the code on how to keep employees engaged and thriving,” said Louis Carter, founder and CEO of BestPractice Institute and creator of the Most Loved Workplaces certification and annual rankings. “America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces prove that when you help employees become who they want to be, they’ll help your company become what it needs to be.”
As U.S. businesses face unprecedented pressure from employee burnout, shifting job markets, and AI-driven change, the 2025 America’s Most Loved Workplaces show a better way forward, the news release said. These companies go beyond transactional perks to create transformational cultures rooted in growth, purpose, and connection.
“We’ve always believed that when you invest in people — supporting their growth, well-being, and sense of purpose — you create a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the workplace,” said Penny Camp, chief administrative officer of Bank Independent. “This recognition celebrates the dedication of our team members and the meaningful impact they make every day for each other, our customers, and our communities.”
Bank Independent was the No. 2 ranked Alabama-headquartered business and the No. 7 ranked business in the Financial Services category.
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