Synergy Credit Union named a Sask. Top Employer for 4th consecutive year

In a year of uncertainty, it became even more important for employers to ensure a safe and flexible workplace was a priority.

Synergy Credit Union committed to those goals through several different measures while maintaining the strong service standards that its members have come to expect. Because of those and more, Synergy has been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2021.

“We asked for a lot from our employees as the COVID-19 pandemic became an obstacle for many of our members’ financial wellbeing,” said Synergy CEO Glenn Stang. “And they came through in a major way, keeping our service at pre-COVID levels while taking on new tasks that may not have been in their job role previously.”

Synergy’s commitment to workplace culture shone through during the past year. Investments in technology allowed staff members to continue meeting with members virtually, which helped reduce contact and helped maintain health. Safety measures like hand sanitizer and physical distancing were put into place early in the pandemic. Many staff members were given the option to work from home on a full- or part-time basis to reduce the amount of people who entered branches. And it was not just physical health that was a priority. Early in the pandemic, Synergy gave each employee a personal day every two weeks to help them recharge and spend time looking after their mental wellbeing.

It is the fourth-straight year that Synergy has been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, a special designation that recognizes provincial employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The annual competition is open to any employer with its head office in Saskatchewan; employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.

“We recognize that being able to attract and retain top talent doesn’t happen by accident,” said Stang. “The culture that we have built here and the commitment to working with our staff on initiatives that impact them are integral to having a happy and productive workplace. Our Executive Team and Board of Directors are very proud of the work our team does, a team that continues to raise the bar.”

About Synergy Credit Union

Synergy is a member-owned financial institution serving more than 29,000 voting and non-voting members from 10 communities within northwestern Saskatchewan. Synergy is the fourth largest credit union in the province of Saskatchewan and is one of the leading credit unions in Canada with $1.81 billion in on- and off-balance sheet assets. Synergy provides core banking services through our traditional branch network, the Canada-wide ‘ding free’ AccuLink ATM network, MemberDirect® online banking, Live Chat, mobile web and app banking, as well as through calling our Member Contact Centre. More complex and advanced services, such as financial advice and analysis, are delivered by specialists who may be located in select branches or available to meet in a location of the member’s choice, by request.