Assets: $20.5 billion
President and CEO: Donna Bland
Number of employees: 2,165
Interesting fact: After encountering difficulties in recruiting experienced talent in risk management, business services and information technology, Golden 1 executives revised old job descriptions, salary scales, benefits and new hiring process to better attract and retain staff. It has also invested in the ongoing training of its employees in talent acquisition to ensure that the institution stays abreast of the latest recruitment trends.
Unusual benefit: Stories from employees from all walks of life are highlighted via the credit union’s internal podcast “In Our Own Words”. Each month the theme changes to reflect inclusive topics such as Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month and others.