Forward Financing Certified as a Great Place To Work® in the United States
February 11, 2025 | Company News
February 11, 2025 – Forward Financing has been certified as a 2024 – 2025 Great Place To Work® in the US. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Forward. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company.
The Great Place To Work certification is awarded based on a comprehensive employee survey and an analysis of company culture. Key factors evaluated include trust in management, workplace camaraderie, and opportunities for professional development. Forward excelled in these categories, showcasing its dedication to employee well-being. This achievement reflects the company’s determination to create an inclusive and empowering work environment.
“We’re proud to be Great Place To Work-Certified™. At Forward, we prioritize continually enhancing our employee experience, and this recognition is a direct reflection of that, says Shannon Braley, Forward’s Chief People Officer. This achievement wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team – their dedication, hard work, and passion are what make us who we are. A huge thank you to each of you for helping us reach this milestone!”
“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 Forward stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
Forward is committed to building an environment where every employee feels valued, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best. They believe that nurturing employee engagement, growth, and a strong sense of belonging is essential to making the organization a truly Great Place To Work. From thoughtfully designed new hire onboarding experiences, to providing ongoing opportunities for career and skill development through dedicated Learning & Development programs, to offering unique benefits, Forward prioritizes the overall well-being and growth of their people.
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.
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About Forward Financing
Forward Financing is a financial technology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with an operational hub in Santiago, Dominican Republic that provides fast, flexible capital to US small businesses that have been long underserved by traditional financing options. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver approvals within hours and funds that same day — 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 access to capital by providing over $3.2 billion in funding to more than 67,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Forward is also recognized as a Best Place to Work by 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.
About Great Place To Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place To Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.