Best Places to Work 2025 Awards
#7 LARGE COMPANIES: Centreville Bank
Local Employees: 195
Chairman, CEO and President: Harold M. Horvat
Questions answered by: Josh Varone, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
How has your company adapted programs and services in response to challenges such as workforce shortages and staff burnout? We have focused on attraction and retention, ensuring we are offering employees what they want in terms of flexible work, benefits and fun events. We have rolled out a new intranet focused on driving collaboration and engagement. It has increased recognition, provided insight into opportunities to manage mental health, have fun at work and recognize peers.
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What fun activities does your company offer employees to participate in? We hold various events such as Halloween costume contests, ugly sweater contests and countless community events in the cities and towns we operate in. We will also hold our annual summer block party this year in Centreville Bank Stadium.
What role do diversity equity and inclusion play in your hiring and promotion decisions? We continue to provide opportunities for all and select the most qualified person. We have taken an approach to broaden how we advertise job openings, ensuring all demographics have an opportunity to apply. This process has resulted in a 20% increase in our diversity over the past three years.
