Why This Matters

Why This Top Workplaces Recognition Matters

Earlier this week, Primis announced that we earned eight 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards through a nationally recognized workplace excellence program based entirely on teammate feedback. You can read the full announcement here.

While we’re incredibly proud of the recognition itself, I’ve spent even more time reflecting on why it matters.

At Primis, culture has never been a side initiative. It’s a foundational part of how we operate, grow and lead. As we’ve expanded, we’ve worked intentionally to build a company where people feel appreciated, supported, challenged and connected to meaningful work.

That’s not always easy during periods of growth. Maintaining a strong culture takes commitment, communication and leaders who genuinely care about people. It takes teammates who show up every day wanting to make each other better. And it takes an organization willing to invest in leadership development, recognition, professional growth, flexibility and well-being.

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it came directly from our teammates.

We had 56% participation in the survey — significantly higher than the average participation rate for these programs. To me, that says something important: our people care. They care enough to engage, share feedback and help shape what Primis becomes next.

The awards recognized strengths across multiple areas, including:

Culture Excellence Awards

• Top Workplaces for Appreciation 
• Top Workplaces for Compensation & Benefits 
• Top Workplaces for Employee Well-Being 
• Top Workplaces for Innovation
• Top Workplaces for Leadership 
• Top Workplaces for Professional Development 
• Top Workplaces for Work-Life Flexibility

Industry Awards

• Financial Services Top Workplaces

That’s something our entire team should be proud of.

Culture impacts more than the employee experience. It influences how teams collaborate, how customers are served, how leaders lead and how companies grow. It helps attract great talent, retain strong teammates and build trust in the marketplace.

And in banking especially, that matters.

In an industry that can sometimes feel transactional or overly corporate, we want Primis to feel different. We want people to feel connected to leadership, empowered to grow and proud of where they work.

We know there’s still work ahead. Great cultures are never “finished.” But this recognition is an encouraging reminder that we’re building something special together.

Most importantly, these awards belong to our teammates. They are the reason Primis continues to grow, evolve and stand apart.

— Ann-Stanton Gore