Eight years. That’s how long Chartway Credit Union has been racking up Top Workplaces honors from Inside Business, and they’ve just added 2026 to the collection. But here’s what makes this different from your typical corporate pat-on-the-back: this award comes straight from the people who actually work there.
The recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage, a third-party employee engagement platform. Translation? No executive spin, no carefully curated PR messaging—just real team members sharing what it’s actually like to clock in every day. The survey digs into the stuff that matters: Do people feel respected? Can they actually grow in their careers? Do they have the support and authority to do their jobs well?
Rebecca Riordan, Chartway’s chief people and culture officer, put it simply: “Receiving this recognition for an eighth year in a row is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of our team members. Our team is the heart of Chartway, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where they feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. This award celebrates the culture we’ve built together, one rooted in purpose, collaboration, and helping each other thrive.”
Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, backed that up. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” he noted. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
But Wait, There’s More
The Inside Business recognition isn’t Chartway’s only trophy this year. They also earned their sixth consecutive USA Today Top Workplaces Award, plus they collected honors in eight specific categories:
- Innovation (five years running, 2022-2026)
- Work-Life Flexibility (2026)
- Leadership (2026)
- Purpose & Values (2026)
- Professional Development (2023-2026)
- Employee Well-Being (2023-2026)
- Employee Appreciation (2023-2026)
- Financial Services (six years, 2021-2026)
And if that wasn’t enough hardware for one mantle, Chartway also picked up its sixth straight Top Workplaces award in Utah back in 2025.
The bottom line? When your employees keep saying you’re doing something right year after year, you’re probably actually doing something right. In a job market where people have options and aren’t afraid to use them, that kind of consistent positive feedback isn’t just nice to have—it’s the whole ballgame.