STUART, Fla. – Seacoast Bank is proud to be named one of the South Florida Business Journal's 2023 Best Places to Work. This is the first year Seacoast has received this recognition, which highlights team effectiveness, work engagement, and trust among associates.
“I am extremely proud that Seacoast has been recognized as a Best Place to Work, ” says Chuck Shaffer, Chairman and CEO of Seacoast Bank. “This award speaks to the winning culture our South Florida leaders and teammates have developed over the last few years. I also want to share that Apollo Bank and Professional Bank have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the South Florida Business Journal in years past. We look forward to learning from both organizations as we merge the cultures of three highly engaged organizations and continue to evaluate the programs, resources, and policies in place to make positive changes that will enhance your associate experience at Seacoast.”
Companies that participate in the South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work competition are evaluated based on the results of an employee survey.
“We’re committed to maintaining a supportive culture for all our employees – not to win awards or gain recognition, but because it’s the right thing to do,” said Julie Kleffel, chief banking officer. “At Seacoast, we strive to create an atmosphere where associates feel comfortable and confident bringing their whole self to work, and these recognitions are gratifying confirmations that we are in fact creating a positive environment for all of our employees.”
Over the past several years, Seacoast has been successful at integrating associates from several South Florida acquisition into the culture. “Our growth along with our commitment to relationships, diversity, inclusivity, and community have provided our teammates, both legacy and new, the opportunities to succeed,” said J.C. Perrin, EVP, Market President Palm Beach.