Category: Over $1 Billion in Assets
Orlando, Fla.
Assets: $1.8 billion
No. of employees: 562
President and CEO: Larry Tobin
Workplace benefits:
Popular with employees: The ability to exchange unused sick-leave hours to pay for out-of-pocket health and wellness expenses that are not covered by insurance.
Community service initiative: In September 2013, Fairwinds employees went to work barefoot to raise awareness for the Orlando Christian Services Center. They also donated more than 600 pairs of new shoes to help those in need.
Bonus/incentive program: Under the credit union's Most Valued Protector program, employees earn bonuses based on their efforts to enhance safety and soundness through a focus on error and fraud reduction.