BWB Culture Book 2022

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D I V E R S I T Y A N D I N C L U S I O N C O MM I T T E E A M B A S A D O R P R O G R A M

N E W H I R E N E TW O R K I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Bridgewater stands by the transformative power of diversity and inclusion. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee recognizes that different perspectives enhance our thinking and improve our employees’ experiences day-in and day-out. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee continually strive to create a welcoming environment for all to gather, collaborate and contribute within. E M P L O Y E E A S S I S T A N C E P R O G R A M It’s important to us that our employees have the resources they need to succeed not only in their professional lives, but their personal ones. Our employee assistance program is a work-based intervention program designed to support you with any personal problems – emotional, financial, marital and more. This complimentary service is available to you at any time during your employment at BWB. E M P L O Y E E R E F E R R A L P R O G R A M Your first day should be memorable. That’s why we pair you with someone to help you get acclimated to your new workplace. Enjoy lunch and good convo with your BWB ambassador. What’s more, they’re available to answer any lingering questions after your first day. Where’s the best place to park? Does the café down the street have good food? Your ambassador is your go-to. B W B U N I V E R S I T Y ( B W B U ) Think of it as “BWB 101,” an entry level crash course with no prerequisites required. Hosted each trimester, BWBU provides new hires with the opportunity to learn from functional leaders about their departments. Expect to hear a brief overview of how each team contributes to the Bank’s growth and keeps us moving forward. In true BWB fashion, you can expect fun networking with your BWB team members to follow.

An important part of our culture is knowing our team beyond email exchanges. That’s why we regularly host internal networking opportunities to get to know each other, including new hire lunches and breakfasts with the Strategic Leadership Team. Keep an eye out for calendar invites from the HR team as opportunities arise.

“I was fortunate to start with BWB when the bank was just five months old. Since then, we have experienced a track record of success that is unsurpassed in our industry. BWB recruits and hires tremendously talented individuals who are either the best at what they do or are motivated to be the best. Each brings positive energy to their positions each and every day, creating a culture of excitement and dedication to being the Twin Cities’ best bankers.”

TOM JOHNSON | LEND I NG

More than half of our employee base has come to BWB through a referral. High-performing people usually know high-performing networks. Know of someone that’d be awesome for a role at Bridgewater? We’d

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