Pinnacle Named One of 'Best Workplaces' in U.S. for 3rd Year

Pinnacle Named One of 'Best Workplaces' in U.S. for 3rd Year

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Firm ranks #5 on Great Place to Work® 2014 Best Medium Workplaces list

September 18, 2014

For the third year in a row, Great Place to Work® named Pinnacle Financial Partners one of the best workplaces in the United States. The 2014 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list was published online today in FORTUNE.

Pinnacle ranked No. 5 out of 25 on the medium-sized list, which recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. Now in its 11th year, the competition is divided into two categories: small (50-250 employees) and medium (251-999 employees).

“Creating an engaging work environment is a crucial part of our business model, so it’s gratifying that we are among the best not just in our markets, but nationwide,” said Terry Turner, Pinnacle’s president and CEO. “We have found that building a great place to work is the only way to attract the best financial services professionals who give exceptional service to our clients.”

Pinnacle was selected among hundreds of great places to work across the country. Applicant companies opt to participate in the selection process, which is based primarily on an employee survey that measures engagement and also includes an in-depth questionnaire about benefits programs and company practices. Great Place to Work® evaluates each application using its unique methodology based on five dimensions of a great workplace: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

“The work of these companies is quite impressive,” said China Gorman, CEO of Great Place to Work®. “They provide an example that others can look to, to see what kind of outstanding workplace is possible—regardless of size, industry, or other circumstances. This focus on a strong cultural foundation will help pave the way for continued success as they serve their employees and their customers.”

To see the 2014 Great Place to Work Best Small & Medium Workplaces list and to learn more about how to build a high-trust workplace culture, visit www.greatplacetowork.com.

About Pinnacle

Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services designed for businesses and their owners and individuals interested in a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution.

The firm began operations in a single downtown Nashville location in October 2000 and has since grown to approximately $5.8 billion in assets at June 30, 2014. At June 30, 2014, Pinnacle is the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, with 29 offices in eight Middle Tennessee counties and four offices in Knoxville. In addition to acknowledgement from Great Place to Work®, American Banker recognized Pinnacle as the best bank to work for in the country.

Additional information concerning Pinnacle, which is included in the NASDAQ Financial-100 Index, can be accessed at www.pnfp.com.

About Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services and employer branding programs, including Best Companies lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework and expertise needed to create, sustain and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In the United States, Great Place to Work® produces the annual FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and the Great Place to Work® Best Small & Medium Workplaces list. Follow Great Place to Work® online at www.greatplacetowork.com and on Twitter at @GPTW_US. For information about global operations at Great Place to Work®, visit www.greatplacetowork.net.

 

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