United Bank recognized among Best Companies to Work For
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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- "U.S. News & World Report" has named United Bank one of its 2024-25 Best Companies to Work For.
United was rated among the top companies in the South out of 3,000 publicly traded companies that were considered based on factors contributing to job seekers' decision-making when choosing a workplace that best meets their needs.
"At United, we have long believed that our employees are our greatest asset," said Richard M. Adams Jr., CEO of United Bankshares. "When our team members thrive, so do our customers, and so does our business. We are committed to maintaining a strong, employee-focused company culture and are humbled to receive this recognition."
"U.S. News'" ratings reflect the evolving sentiments that factor into employee decision-making when choosing the "best" company to work for.
The ratings then analyze that sentiment against other factors, including quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness and esteem and career opportunities and professional development.
According to a release form the company, United's commitment to team members is guided by the company's core values of integrity, hard work, teamwork and caring. Its ability to achieve success is rooted in its dedication to fostering an inclusive, engaging culture. Employees from entry-level to management are empowered to reach their full potential and make a difference, contributing to a culture that is entrepreneurial, efficient, relationship-based, and service-oriented. For 185 years, these leading principles have helped United grow from a single-office bank to a premier regional banking company, the release said.
United Bank is a premier community bank and a subsidiary of United Bankshares Inc. United has consolidated assets of approximately $30 billion with more than 225 offices located throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, as well as Washington, D.C.