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3. ENTERPRISE | The Washington Trust Co.
Employees in R.I.: 501
Chairman and CEO Edward O. Handy III
Questions answered by: Edward O. Handy III
What three words best describe your staff? Community, loyalty, integrity.
How do you encourage employee engagement? The bank’s organic operating structure is a product of open-door management and companywide partnership.
How do you support professional development and job training for your employees? Washington Trust is a company where employees can make an impact, feel empowered and appreciated, and truly feel like they are an active and integral part of their community. We support and encourage activities such as mentoring, job shadowing, management training and workshop attendance. As the oldest community bank in the nation, Washington Trust has historically encouraged and supported the growth of its employees.
