Built In Honors Forward Financing with 2024 Best Places To Work Awards
January 9, 2024 | Company News
January 9, 2024 — Built In announced that Forward Financing was honored in its 2024 Best Places To Work Awards. Forward earned a place on both the Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work, Boston, MA lists. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.
“We’re thrilled to be honored for the culture and benefits we offer,” says Shannon Braley, Forward’s Chief People Officer. “At Forward, we strive to create an environment where every team member eagerly logs on to work each morning. Central to this is offering compensation and benefits that support people and enable them to do their best work. Plus, we understand that each of our team members is unique and has unique needs. We take pride in our individualized and flexible approach in caring for our people. Being acknowledged alongside these other remarkable organizations is a testament to our efforts to support our team.”
Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI, and other people-first cultural offerings.
“I’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners,” says Maria Christopoulos Katris. “I am truly inspired by these companies that have risen to the challenge of fostering a positive work environment, maintaining a strong brand, and ensuring employee satisfaction. The future is filled with promise and we are so excited to see what lies ahead.”
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ABOUT BUILT IN’S BEST PLACES TO WORK
Built In’s annual Best Places to Work program honors companies with the best total rewards packages across the U.S. and in the following tech hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC. Best Places to Work is distinct because its algorithm selects tech companies that build their offerings specifically around what tech professionals value in a workplace.
ABOUT FORWARD FINANCING
Forward Financing is a Boston-based financial technology company that provides fast, flexible capital to small businesses nationwide that have been long underserved by traditional financing options. Forward offers revenue-based financing – delivering an upfront sum of working capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of the business’s future revenue. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is able to deliver approvals within minutes and funding within hours — giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.
Since 2012, Forward has expanded Main Street’s access to capital by providing over $2.3 billion in funding to more than 52,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, with an Excellent / 4.9 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Forward is also recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal and Built In Boston, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and is committed to helping their people and the small businesses they serve to achieve their full potential.