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Citizens was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families in 2023 receiving a five out of five-star rating. We’re committed to supporting our colleagues in all aspects of their life, which includes creating a healthy work-life culture. Through powerful resources, a flexible culture and our Business Resource Groups (BRGs), we’re dedicated to supporting the challenges of today’s caregivers.
With November being National Adoption Month, now is the perfect time to announce that for the 16th consecutive year, Citizens has been ranked as one of the top 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. These rankings are based upon three categories: financial reimbursement, paid leave for adoption and percentage of colleagues eligible for the benefit. We are proud to once again be recognized for the support, care and resources we provide colleagues when they begin their parenthood journey.
In our 8th year of partnering with Military Warriors Support Foundation, we were honored to provide New Jersey veteran, Retired US Army Colonel Jeff Cantor with a payment-free hybrid vehicle and a donation for his non-profit, Veterans Foundation of America. The new hybrid SUV will help Colonel Cantor in his personal life and accommodate more veterans on therapy trips to help manage their PTSD through his non-profit. Learn more about Colonel Cantor and our ongoing commitment to the veteran community.
Meet our colleague, Jessika, whose career went from Universal Banker to ESG Product Associate. Fueled by her passions and supported by her colleagues, managers, and Talent Acquisition partners, her unexpected journey landed her exactly where she was #MadeReady to be.
At Citizens, we recognize everyone’s career journey is unique. We encourage colleagues to follow their interests and curiosity to explore new opportunities here when they’re ready for the next chapter. With more than 2,100 colleagues accepting new roles internally, we're committed to your career growth and development. Let us introduce Robert, who started as a loyal Citizens client and is now a fellow colleague. He’s ready to take full advantage of the unexpected opportunities that come his way. Through his tenacity and support from his manager, he is now working as a Private Client Financial Advisor providing financial peace of mind to his clients. Check out his full story!
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Each year on October 11th, National Coming Out Day is a day of celebration and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. It encourages individuals to share their authentic selves with others which is not always safe or easy, and it is not just a one-day event. But, when possible, it can be very freeing and life changing in breaking down barriers and stereotypes that the LGBTQ+ community continues to face. Mike Sebring, SVP, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Citizens, over time has embraced his own identity and is proud to be a role model for others and helps to foster an environment where everyone feels safe, accepted, and empowered. "For me, it took 32 years to bring my authentic self to work," he says, "And now, I love being out, I love expressing who I am. I want to be a role model for others to do the same. My hope for the future is that we can continue to love who we love, to be able to express ourselves and enjoy those around us, and to be our authentic selves whenever we choose."
As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are proud to announce Citizens has been awarded the National Organization on Disability (NOD) Leading Disability Employer Seal™ in recognition of our exemplary employment practices for individuals with disabilities. In its ninth year, the NOD Leading Disability Employer Seal serves as a platform to spotlight the transformative contributions made by business leaders in promoting equal employment for individuals with disabilities. The seal is presented to top performing companies who complete the NOD Disability Employment Tracker™, a dashboard that ranks organizations in key disability inclusion areas, including Climate & Culture, People Practices, Talent Sourcing, Workplace & Technology and Strategy & Metrics. “As we continue fostering an environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, we are proud to be recognized by NOD as a leading disability employer,” said Mike Sebring, head of DE&I. “As a cancer survivor, I am proud to be part of the disability community where I have personally experienced a culture of caring at Citizens and can share my story while supporting others.”
Each year, we celebrate our colleagues — as well as our customers, communities and shareholders — during Credo Week. It’s an opportunity to take a moment and recognize the incredible workforce that has helped us grow into the leading financial institution we are today. It’s also an occasion for colleagues to take time out of their days with some well-deserved fun and entertainment.
Last month, Citizens received a 2023 Workplace Wellness Award from Ragan Communications. We were honored for our employee engagement contributing to the success of our Step Up to Fight Hunger challenge. These awards showcase organizations who champion employee well-being and have made exceptional contributions to enhancing workplace well-being through comprehensive programs, policies and initiatives. Learn more about the benefits we offer to help our colleagues thrive.
