WTOP News Names Educational Systems Federal Credit Union a Winner of the Greater Washington-Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award

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Educational Systems Federal Credit Union

Greenbelt, Md. (July 2, 2026)—Educational Systems Federal Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by WTOP News. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“This award is a reflection of the people who make Educational Systems Federal Credit Union a great place to work,” said Girado Smith, President/CEO of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. “Our Ambassadors show up each day with a commitment to helping others, and that spirit shapes both the workplace we are building and the member experience we deliver.”

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

Educational Systems Federal Credit Union has proudly served the education community since 1955. With $1.3 billion in assets and 13 branches, the Credit Union serves over 80,000 members of the education community including school employees, students, parents and individuals working for education-related organizations. For more information, visit esfcu.org.

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces.?Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations,?Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available.?With access to a unique combination of?patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture.?For more information or to nominate your organization,?visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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