The Harbor Bank of Maryland is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 1st year. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Harbor Bank. This year, 73% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 15 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that The Harbor Bank of Maryland stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
"We are thrilled to be recognized as a Great Place To Work‑Certified™ organization, as creating a positive and engaging employee experience is a priority at The Harbor Bank every day,” said President and CEO, John Lewis. “This achievement reflects the dedication, collaboration, and commitment of our exceptional team. We are grateful to our employees for the culture they help build and sustain, and we proudly celebrate this meaningful recognition."
Our focus on employee engagement and development led to measurable results in 2025, including reduced turnover and increased internal promotions. These efforts strengthened retention and reinforced a culture where employees choose to grow their careers with us.
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
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