Published by Trustmark on September 11th, 2025
Trustmark and its associates ran it back.
For the second consecutive year, Trustmark earned recognition from Crain’s Chicago Business in the publication’s Best Places to Work list.
The award is based on results from an employer assessment and an anonymous survey issued to Chicago-area associates. Crain’s created the survey criteria and award in partnership with Workforce Research Group.
“It is a great honor for Trustmark and its associates to earn Crain’s Best Places to Work recognition for the second year in a row,” said Kevin Slawin, President and CEO. “Trustmark’s caring culture is a staple of our success, a reason people want to work here and instrumental to our growth trajectory.”
In the Crain’s survey, Trustmark generated high engagement and favorability in all categories. The best performing areas were:
- Relationship with Your Manager
- Leadership
- Work Life Balance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Core Employee Experience
- Your Job
- Leadership
Ninety-five percent of associates said they:
- Go above and beyond for Trustmark
- Are part of a team with a common purpose
- Understand what is expected
- Enjoy their colleagues
- Believe their manager is mindful in dealing with personal needs
“The strong relationships our associates forge with each other and their managers while working toward a common purpose is a powerful combination and growth accelerator,” said Kristin Zelkowitz, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer. “Trustmark is a place where people build their careers, and we are always looking for talented, innovative, and caring people to join our team and help us continue to thrive.”