Wellby Financial Named Houston Chronicle Top Workplace for the Second Consecutive Year 

The Credit Union was Also Awarded Culture Excellence Honors in Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits  

Houston, TX — January 9, 2025 — ​ Wellby Financial has been recognized as a Houston Chronicle Top Workplace for the second consecutive year, an honor earned solely through the votes of its team members. This distinction highlights the credit union’s commitment to fostering a people-first culture that empowers team members to thrive personally and professionally, enabling them to provide exceptional service to members. 

The Top Workplace designation is awarded based on a confidential employee survey conducted by Energage LLC, measuring employee experiences across key areas, including respect, support, and opportunities for growth. 

"Being recognized as a Top Workplace for a second time is a powerful testament to the steadfast dedication we have to creating a healthy workplace culture," said Marty Pell, President and CEO of Wellby Financial. "When people are valued and supported personally and professionally, they can bring our best selves to work every day for our members. Thriving team members ensure our members prosper." 

One of the ways Wellby demonstrates its commitment to team members is by fostering an inclusive and flexible work environment, leveraging their feedback to drive improvements, providing continuous learning and leadership development opportunities, and equipping them with innovative tools to work efficiently and creatively—all while aligning with its purpose of helping people prosper and making a meaningful impact in the Houston community. 

  • A Culture of Feedback & Accountability | Wellby engages team members through forums, feedback sessions, and check-ins, empowering them to shape the organization while fostering accountability and continuous improvement for collective success. 
  • A Focus on Professional Development | Wellby provides continuous learning opportunities, including targeted skills training and leadership development programs. 
  • An Innovation-Driven Workplace | Wellby invests in cutting-edge technologies and collaborative tools to ensure team members can work efficiently and creatively, mirroring their approach to delivering innovative and personalized financial solutions to members. 
  • An Inclusive & Flexible Work Environment | Wellby Financial cultivates a workplace that embraces inclusivity and empowers team members, exemplified by earning the Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite Silver Level designation for two locations, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the unique needs of its workforce. ​ 
  • A Purpose-driven Organization | Wellby Financial focuses inward to align with its purpose of helping people prosper, ensuring every initiative, product, and service reflects this guiding principle. By taking consistent steps forward, Wellby creates meaningful impacts for both team members and the Houston community. 
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “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.” 

Wellby Financial has proudly served Greater Houston for more than 60 years. This legacy, rooted in its purpose to help people prosper, continues to shape their identity and mission. Wellby is committed to fostering a culture of excellence—empowering its team members, delivering exceptional service to its members, and making a meaningful impact in the Houston community. 

To learn more about Wellby and explore their career opportunities, visit Wellby’s Careers Page and follow the Credit Union on LinkedIn. ​

 

 

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About Wellby Financial

Wellby Financial is an award-winning, nationally ranked, member-owned credit union proudly serving Greater Houston. Wellby was originally established in 1961 to serve the employees and families of NASA Johnson Space Center. We have grown into one of the largest credit unions in Houston, serving more than 130,000 members with 22 branches and more than $2.7 billion in assets.

Wellby is ranked one of America's Best Credit Unions by Newsweek and the Best Overall Among Banks and Credit Unions in Texas by Money.com. Additionally, Wellby is a USA TODAY and Houston Chronicle Top Workplace and additionally received a Culture Excellence Award for Employee Appreciation.

Membership is open to those who live or work in the City of Houston or any city within Galveston County, are an immediate family member of an existing Wellby Financial member, work for a company or organization that partners with Wellby Financial, or join the American Consumer Council (ACC), a non-profit dedicated to consumer education and financial literacy. For more information, visit wellbyfinancial.com. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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