SOUTH BEND – 1st Source Bank ranked among America's best employers for new graduates in Forbes' recent list. After a Statista survey of more than 100,000 young professionals who worked for companies in the U.S. with at least 1,000 employees, Forbes listed the 400 organizations that scored highest among respondent ratings.
1st Source ranked 312 overall. The survey participants were asked to rate employers in areas of compensation, benefits, advancement opportunities, working conditions, flexibility, company image and inclusion. They were also asked if they would recommend the organization to others.
"This award speaks volumes about the culture here at 1st Source Bank," says Dan Lifferth, chief human resources officer at 1st Source Bank. "We firmly believe in investing in early career talent as the future of our organization. With core values like integrity, teamwork and community leadership, our organization is a place where people are proud to work every day. We encourage our colleagues to give back to the communities where they live and work. In 2023, 1st Source employees logged approximately 14,300 volunteer hours."
According to the Forbes article on the rankings, young professionals are looking for "employment that offers purpose, flexibility, competitive pay and benefits." More adept at communicating their needs, younger employees are asking organizations to improve their communities and create positive experiences as they progress in their careers.