Best Places to Work 2025 Awards
#2 ENTERPRISE COMPANIES: The Washington Trust Co.
Local Employees: 574
Chairman and CEO: Edward O. Handy III
Questions answered by: Edward O. Handy III
How has your company adapted programs and services in response to challenges such as workforce shortages and staff burnout? Fostering a culture of involvement and innovation, we encourage employees to be changemakers in identifying process improvements which not only allows them to focus on meaningful work, but makes them feel heard, valued and supported. Engagement, team-building and recognition activities include the company hosting a group of employees at TopGolf.
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How would you describe the culture of your workplace? Our employees are valued, empowered, and operate as an extended family. They are united by a passion for doing what’s best for colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve that is rooted in integrity and open communication.
How do you support community service work by your employees? Washington Trust’s “Reach for the STARS” volunteer program encourages staff to volunteer thousands of hours each year to causes and efforts that support economic empowerment and financial wellness, safe and affordable housing, basic needs and family services and more.
