LOWELL, MA (August 3, 2026) - Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third year in a row. The award is based on what current employees say about their experience working at Jeanne D’Arc. This year, 84% of employees participated in the survey, with 76% of participants indicating Jeanne D’Arc is a great place to work.
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.
“We are honored to be recognized as a Great Place To Work for the third consecutive year,” said Jeanne D’Arc President and Chief Executive Officer Larissa C. Thurston. “This achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and care our employees bring to serving our members and supporting one another every day. Our employees are what make Jeanne D’Arc special, and we remain committed to fostering a workplace where they feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work.”
"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 Jeanne D’Arc stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
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 Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union: Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union was established in 1912 and is a full-service, community-based financial cooperative. Locally owned by more than 100,000 members with $2.2 billion in assets, Jeanne D’Arc operates eight full-service branches in Lowell, Dracut (2), Tyngsboro, Chelmsford, Methuen, and Westford, Massachusetts, and Nashua, New Hampshire; high-school branches at Lowell High, Dracut High, and Nashua High School South; a loan center in Lowell; and a mortgage center in Chelmsford. Follow Jeanne D’Arc on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Photo cutline: Employees of Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union gather for a group photo during the credit union's 2025 company outing.