Bread Financial® kicks off 2025 as recipient of local, national and global awards
Bread Financial®, a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions, began 2025 by earning a number of notable workplace awards and recognitions. Recognized by respected organizations such as Forbes, Newsweek and Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO), these accolades showcase the company’s commitment to responsible business practices and the well-being of its associates.
"Responsible business practices are paramount to our success and deeply embedded across all aspects of our operations,” said Shelley Whiddon, senior vice president and chief communications officer, Bread Financial. “By prioritizing environmental stewardship, strong governance and social responsibility, Bread Financial creates value for its stakeholders, while also mitigating risk, improving efficiencies, enhancing our reputation and building trust. These awards are a validation of Bread Financial’s commitment to upholding responsible business practices and the positive impacts our efforts have on our associates, customers and communities."
Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies, Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Most Trustworthy Companies
Newsweek awarded Bread Financial with a five-star rating, its highest possible, on its annual “America’s Greenest Companies” list, which recognizes publicly traded and private companies that prioritize sustainable practices. Bread Financial’s inclusion reflects success in embedding sustainability tenets throughout the business to foster collaboration, drive supportive programs for associates and deliver a measurable impact for stakeholders. Learn more about Bread Financial’s sustainability strategy here.
Bread Financial also earned a four-and-a-half star rating on Newsweek’s “America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion 2025” list, which honors companies that respect and value inclusion and belonging in the workplace, along with being named one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes companies that have earned the confidence of consumers, investors and employees by producing quality products, paying fair wages and appointing effective leaders.
Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers
Bread Financial earned a spot on Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers” list, attributable to fostering a work environment where associates can flourish. This honor is reserved for the country’s top employers with more than 5,000 employees prioritizing culture and associate well-being. Learn more about this recognition here.
U.S. News & World Report Best Workplaces for Supporting Caregiving
U.S. News & World Report included Bread Financial on its “Best Workplaces for Supporting Caregiving” list. Compiled in collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Milken Institute, the list was developed by analyzing U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Companies to Work For" list and using a weighted scoring methodology that considers caregiving-related benefits, employee sentiment and publicly available data. Bread Financial provides its associates with access to a family concierge service to assist them throughout the process of securing care for their children or adult/elderly relatives, in addition to a caregiving resource hub that includes tools and resources to help strengthen resilience, manage health care needs and find support.
2025 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service from Smart Business Network Columbus
Bread Financial recently received The Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service from Smart Business Network Columbus. Founded in 1998 and awarded annually, the Pillar Award for Community Service honors businesses of all types and sizes dedicated to making central Ohio a better place to live. Bread Financial was nominated by its community partner Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX) for supporting the nationwide expansion of its evidence-based programming that equips girls with the skills they need to navigate today’s challenges.
GoBankingRates Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for 2025
GoBankingRates, an online resource that provides consumers with information on personal finance, investing, retirement and financial products, recently awarded Bread Financial with a five-star rating on its “10 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of 2025” list. GOBankingRates determined the ratings by evaluating banks based on minimum deposit to open an account, monthly savings fee ratio, minimum needed to earn APY, savings APY, and average mobile app rating. Learn more about Bread Financial's high-yield savings account (HYSA) here.
Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO): Healthy Worksite Gold Level Employer
Bread Financial was also recognized as a “Healthy Worksite Employer” from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) for the 10th-consecutive year. Applicants were scored on the extent that their wellness programs facilitate and encourage employee health, enhance productivity and ensure a healthy work environment, with Bread Financial earning gold-level status for the fifth time.
LivingWell, Bread Financial’s holistic well-being program, offers benefits, tools and resources to help associates feel balanced, energized and optimistic about their personal journey.
About Bread Financial®
Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions, including Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and savings products, empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Additionally, we deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, jewelry and specialty apparel through our private label and co-brand credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers.
To learn more about Bread Financial, our global associates and our sustainability commitments, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
