ESL Federal Credit Union Named to List of Best Workplaces in New York State for 2026
Rochester, NY — ESL Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that for the ninth time, Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine named the locally-owned financial institution one of 2026’s Best Workplaces in New York State.
ESL ranked 8 on the list of 60 small and medium-sized companies, along with 40 large companies. The financial institution is included among several other respected New York-based large, medium, and small employers, including First American Equipment Finance, Doyle Security Systems, and QuickFi by Innovation in the small and medium category, and Wegmans, Labella Associates, and The Bonadio Group in the large category.
“We are grateful to once again be named to this list, as it’s a wonderful testament to the dedication of our team at ESL. Our employees consistently live our core values, laying the foundation for a positive workplace culture,” said Maureen Wolfe, executive vice president, chief administrative officer. “We recognize that a superior member experience begins with an exceptional employee experience. By regularly collaborating with and listening to our team, we can continue to grow as an organization and help uplift the communities we serve.”
To determine the Best Workplaces in New York, Great Place to Work® provides an opportunity for every employee at every GPTW-certified company in New York State to complete a survey. The company’s “For All Methodology” builds on the Trust Model by ensuring that very single employee, no matter who they are or what they do for their company, is having a consistently positive experience at work.
The complete list can be viewed at https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-workplaces/new-york/2026?category=small-and-medium
