ESL Federal Credit Union Ranks Among the Nation’s Best Workplaces for Women
ROCHESTER, N.Y., October 28, 2026 – ESL Federal Credit Union is honored to announce that Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine recognized the locally owned financial institution as one of 2026’s Best Workplaces for Women. ESL ranked number 50 on the list of 100 large companies, marking the credit union’s third Great Place to Work accolade in 2026. Earlier in October, ESL was selected as a Great Place to Work in Financial Services and Insurance, and in June, ESL was selected as a Great Place to Work in New York State. The financial institution is named alongside other respected New York-based organizations, including Wegmans in the large category and First American Equipment Finance in the small and medium category.
- 92% of employees say ESL is a great place to work, compared to 57% of U.S.-based companies.
- 69% of the supervisors at ESL are women.
- 66% of the 2026 promotions at ESL went to women.
- 64% of the ESL workforce is comprised of women.
“We are honored to be named to a third Great Place to Work list this year,” said Maureen Wolfe, executive vice president, chief administrative officer. “As we continue to grow, we remain committed to investing in our employee experience. This recognition reflects our dedication to fostering a work environment where women are equipped with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive throughout each stage of their career. We’re grateful for their dedication to living our core values each day and the invaluable role they play in providing a superior experience for our members.”
To determine the Best Workplaces for Women™ list, Great Place to Work uses confidential employee survey data and other company-provided data points to measure key behaviors in the workplace. Companies must meet specific criteria such as having a fair number of women, high female representation in leadership, and a high Trust Index score from female employees. Companies must also consistently create a positive workplace culture.
The full Best Workplaces for Women list can be viewed at https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/women/2026
About ESL Federal Credit Union
With more than 100 years of locally owned history, ESL Federal Credit Union serves as a full-service financial institution to more than 465,000 members and 18,800 businesses. Founded in 1920, the company provides personal banking, business banking, mortgage services and wealth management services through its locally based 33-branch network; telephone, mobile and online banking; and live chat center.
The Rochester-based financial institution employs more than 1,000 people in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region and holds more than $10.8 billion in assets. Since 1996, ESL has paid out 30 consecutive years of Owners’ Dividends to its members totaling more than $350 million. Since the creation of its Community Impact initiative in 2018, ESL has reinvested more than $182 million in grants throughout the community. The company has appeared on Great Place to Work® lists since 2010. ESL Federal Credit Union is headquartered at 225 Chestnut Street, in Rochester, and can be found online at https://www.esl.org.