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Springfield, M.A. — In its first year participating, Farm Credit Financial Partners Inc. (FPI) earned the 2026 Great Place To Work® Certification™. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at FPI. This year, 74 percent of employees said it’s a great place To Work, 17 points higher than the average U.S. company.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.

"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned through real-time employee feedback about company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that FPI stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees." 

“Earning Great Place To Work® Certification in our first year of participating is an achievement we're incredibly proud of," said Bob Passini, President and CEO of FPI. "What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it comes directly from our employees. Their feedback reflects the culture we've built together and the strong sense of collaboration, commitment, and shared purpose that drives our success. On behalf of our leadership team, thank you to every employee who participated in the survey and to all those who contribute each day to making FPI a great place to work."

FPI's Great Place To Work® profile highlights employee feedback and key workplace insights that contributed to the organization's certification.

 

At FPI, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. The organization fosters a culture built on continuous learning, employee recognition, community involvement, and flexibility, helping employees thrive both personally and professionally.

 

FPI supports employee well-being through flexible work arrangements, including hybrid schedules and Summer Flex hours, as well as 40 hours of annual professional development time and tuition reimbursement opportunities. The organization also prioritizes recognition and engagement through initiatives such as Employee Appreciation Week, ongoing celebrations, and its Awardco platform, which enables frequent and meaningful recognition across the company.

 

Employees are encouraged to connect, contribute, and grow through a variety of programs, including volunteer opportunities and 

employee-led groups such as FPI's Toastmasters corporate club, iToast, and book club, Shelf Indulgence.

 

This commitment extends beyond the workplace, with employees actively giving back through volunteerism, donations, and partnerships with organizations such as the United Way of Pioneer Valley and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Together, these efforts help create a culture rooted in connection, engagement, and community impact.

 

According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.

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Explore career opportunities and learn more about what makes FPI a Great Place To Work® by visiting our careers page and Great Place to Work profile.

 

About Farm Credit Financial Partners Inc.

Organized in 1995, Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) is the largest provider of technology products and services to the Farm Credit System. A customer-owned service organization, FPI supports four agricultural credit associations (ACAs) from Maine to California with 123,000 members and $57 billion in Farm Credit assets. Through a customer-driven approach, FPI is improving lending for American

agriculture with technology that is robust, reliable, and intuitive. Visit our website to learn more!

 

About Great Place to Work Certification™

 

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

About Great Place To Work®

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

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