PINE BLUFF, Ark., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank has been named a 2020
"Best-In-State Employer" for its home state of Arkansas by Forbes. The annual
recognition is determined by an independent survey of more
than 80,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least
500 people in their U.S. operations.
"Being a Great Place to Work is one of our company's strategic
pillars, so we are especially honored by this recognition from
Forbes," said Jena Compton,
executive vice president and chief people and corporate strategy
officer for Simmons Bank. "Simmons'
100-plus-year track record validates our belief that when we take
good care of our associates, this creates an atmosphere of service,
connection and belonging that benefits not only our team, but also
our customers and communities."
Simmons, which has grown from approximately $3.2 billion in assets to an over $21 billion-asset company in the last
six-and-a-half years, has during this same period rolled out
multiple culture initiatives and internal programs for leadership
development, well-being and community engagement.
"We have multiple associate and community-focused programs to
ensure that Simmons provides a meaningful experience, both
professionally and personally," said Compton. "From initiatives
designed to fast-track career growth by pairing young professionals
with executive mentors to setting apart a month each year to
volunteer in our communities, we aim to enhance associates' sense
of connection with each other and those we serve."
The Forbes recognition follows 2019 and 2018 awards from
Arkansas Business naming Simmons to its list of "Best Places to
Work" in Arkansas.
About Simmons Bank
Simmons Bank is an Arkansas state-chartered bank that began in
1903. Through the decades, Simmons has developed a full suite of
financial products and services designed to meet the needs of
individual consumers and business customers alike. Simmons has
grown steadily and today operates more than 200 branch locations
throughout Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Simmons is the subsidiary bank for
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a publicly
traded bank holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with total consolidated
assets of $21.9 billion as of
June 30, 2020. For more information,
visit https://simmonsbank.com/.
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