Chesapeake Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2017.

The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee satisfaction. Full results of this year’s program are available at American Banker and in the September issue of American Banker Magazine.

“We are so proud to be included in this list of Best Banks to Work For,” Chesapeake president and CEO Jeff Szyperski said. “This is our fifth year making this list. It is the result of our continued focus on trying to make Chesapeake a great place to work. The overall environment we have created makes for engaged and satisfied employees which, in turn, satisfies and rewards our customers and shareholders.”

Determining the Best Banks to Work For involves a two-step process. The first step involves an evaluation of participating companies’ workplace policies, pract...