Bank of Bird-in-Hand Named One of 2026’s “Best Banks to Work For”

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Bird-in-Hand, Pa. (November 12, 2026) – Bank of Bird-in-Hand, a South-Central Pennsylvania community bank with total assets exceeding $2 billion, has been named one of the 2026 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees.

This year, 100 banks earned a spot in the ranking of Best Banks to Work For, based on an anonymous employee survey and a thorough review of the benefits and perks offered. The full list of the 2026 Best Banks to Work For will be featured at www.americanbanker.com on Nov. 10.

“The banks recognized as Best Banks to Work For are institutions employees want to join and stay,” said Chana Schoenberger, editor-in-chief of American Banker. “They understand how to give workers reasons to find purpose in their jobs.”

Bank of Bird-in-Hand’s position on the 2026 list was No. 93. The survey and awards program honors banks with outstanding workplace cultures that help employees thrive. In 2026, the bank also appeared on Central Penn Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work in PA lists.

The Best Banks to Work For rankings combined a review of workplace policies, practices, and demographics (approximately 25% of the evaluation) with employee surveys assessing workplace experiences and attitudes (approximately 75%). Combined scores determined the final ranking.  To be considered for participation, banks had to have at least 50 employees working in the U.S. and been in business for a minimum of one year. Best Companies Group managed the registration and survey process and also analyzed the data to determine the final ranking.

For more information on the Best Banks to Work For program, visit www.BestBankstoWorkfor.com.

About Bank of Bird-in-Hand

Founded in 2013, Bank of Bird-in-Hand, a subsidiary of GELT Bancorp, Inc., is a community-owned bank serving seix counties across South Central Pennsylvania, with a strong focus on agricultural, small business, and consumer lending. From its beginnings with a single branch in Bird-in-Hand, the Bank has grown to nine brick-and-mortar branches, and four mobile bank branches known as Gelt Buses, with total assets exceeding $2 billion. For more information, including a full list of branch locations and Gelt Bus stops, visit www.bihbank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

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About American Banker

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About Best Companies Group

Since 2004, Best Companies Group has specialized in identifying and recognizing great employers to work for. We are an independent research firm that ranks companies based on our established research methodology. Our surveys provide actionable, hard-to-obtain data that companies use to improve employee recruitment and retention.