First Merchants Bank Celebrated for Best Work-Life Balance for the Third Year

MUNCIE, Ind. - First Merchants Bank announced recognition from workplace culture site Comparably for Best Work-Life Balance. The bank was selected out of 70,000 companies across the U.S. This marks the third Comparably recognition this year following categories including Best Career Growth, Best Leadership Team, and Best Work-Life Balance.

Comparably awards are based on sentiment feedback provided solely by current employees who anonymously rated First Merchants between August 2023 and August 2024. Answers provided to the structured questions are given a numerical score and then compared to companies of similar size. Comparably is a leading employee review website and the only platform showcasing workplace culture, salary, and corporate brand reputation data.

"We continue to nurture a brand-focused culture of 'helping you prosper', said Mark Hardwick, CEO of First Merchants Bank. "I am especially proud of the Career Growth and the Work-Life Balance recognitions. We support a hybrid workplace, empowering our teams to work in an environment that allows for some needed flexibility given the demands of life." Hardwick continues, "These recognitions reinforce our commitment to being a workplace of choice."

"These awards affirm what resonates with our people," said Steve Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer. "We continue to work toward a brand-focused culture of inclusivity, collaboration, career development, and work-life balance that produces a "helping you prosper" experience. Our culture contributes to employees better aligning with meaningful work that positively impacts lives in the communities we serve."

The recognition for First Merchants Bank continues in 2024. First Merchants Bank was recognized as a Time Magazine Best Mid-Sized Bank and again in May as one of Forbes World's Best Banks. Additionally, the American Banker ranks First Merchants as one of the "Best Banks to Work For."

If you'd like to join a winning and inviting culture, check out First Merchants Bank career opportunities.

Check out First Merchants Bank on Comparably.

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About First Merchants Corporation
With nearly $18 billion in assets¹, First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) is a registered bank holding company offering a full line of commercial and consumer banking services and wealth management services through First Merchants Bank and First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. With more than 130 years of enhancing the financial wellness of the diverse communities it serves, First Merchants makes meaningful contributions through Employee Empowerment, Philanthropy and Charitable Giving, Financial Wellness, Community Home and Business Lending, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The company has been honored for its attentive and knowledgeable service and culture by Forbes, Newsweek, American Banker, Comparably, and S&P Global Intelligence "Best Banks" awards. First Merchants Bank attributes this recognition to a mission-driven team that is passionate about "helping you prosper" through attentiveness as its genuine and unique approach to customer service. To see how First Merchants Bank is making a difference, go to (www.firstmerchants.com).

¹As of July 25, 2024.