Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) leverage our core values and collective strengths, creating a thriving and successful Westfield Bank. It is a dedicated and continuous effort, creating unique value for our customers, employees, business partners, and the community. Embracing DE&I enhances our ability to achieve our mission, enabling customers’ peace of mind, and financial stability.
In 2021, our Executive Leadership Team wrote and signed a DE&I commitment and pledge, committing to fighting discrimination in the workplace for our employees and our customers. We believe we all have a role to play to advance the Bank’s efforts to fulfill this commitment: to share experience, listen intently, ask questions, and be open to new perspectives.
Our belief and commitment
Modeling the values and beliefs that lead to a more equitable community is not only the right thing to do, but it is the right thing to do for our business. This commitment to eliminate barriers and provide fair treatment extends across the organization. It applies to all of us regardless of where we come from, what we look like, or who we love. Embracing diversity is a critical element of achieving the Bank’s mission and vision. It is an important component of celebrating our long-term success.
We all have a role to play to advance the Bank’s efforts to fulfill this commitment. This obligation requires us to share experiences, be empathetic, ask questions, listen intently to the answers, and be open to new perspectives. We need the courage to speak out in a respectful way, and consistently appreciate the contributions each team member brings to Westfield Bank.
Our pledge
We expect our leaders and our employees to pledge their support and fully embrace the Bank’s commitment to create an inclusive culture, and further, to consistently model the values and behaviors that promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect our leaders to reflect the commitment in business initiatives, and to provide equitable mentoring, coaching, and development in order to drive the recruitment, retention, and advancement of diverse employees.
Employee resource groups
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are grassroots forums established by employees with similar interests to meet, share information, and collaborate with a focus on advancing diversity and inclusion. ERGs and the work they do support us in developing a diverse team of talented and engaged people.
Westfield Bank and our employees sponsor and support ERGs and recognize the value and benefit these groups provide to employees by:
- Offering learning and professional development opportunities
- Enabling recruitment and retention by advancing ideas that are important to employees
- Creating connections and fosters collaboration among employees
- Acting as a voice to leadership while providing visibility in the workplace
All full and part-time employees are invited to join our employee resource groups. Learn more about Westfield’s employee resource groups:
- Women’s Network:
- Purpose: To educate, inspire, and interact with women and their advocates by building a community focused on appreciating the strengths and contributions of women as leaders in the workplace. By providing advocacy and development that enables women to achieve their career goals, we help our organization achieve higher performance and profitability through diversity of thought and voice.
- LGBTQ+ and Allies Network
- Purpose: To assist Westfield in achieving its diversity and inclusion goals by affirming Westfield’s commitment to a supportive, respectful environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation.
- Professionals Network:
- Purpose: To enhance Westfield’s corporate goal to attract, develop, empower, and retain quality people by effectively engaging, connecting, and fostering the growth and development of Westfield’s emerging professionals.
- Multicultural Network:
- Purpose: To foster understanding and appreciation of cultural similarities and differences by raising awareness of Westfield’s multicultural employee talent through education, networking, and career development.
- Abilities Advocates Network
- Purpose: To further the attraction, empowerment, retention, and contributions of quality people by creating a supportive network of employees with shared interest in issues relating to working with disabilities, workplace accessibility, as well as matters associated with caring for and assisting others with disabilities (including those related to aging).
- Patriot Network
- Purpose: To provide support for all Westfield military service members (active, guard, reserve, and veteran) and their families. We will demonstrate to our communities that Westfield is a veteran-friendly organization.
Professional development opportunities
As our company continues to grow, we want our employees to be prepared for new challenges and assignments. We are committed to making sure the right person is in the right role so that each team member has the opportunity to pursue a rewarding career and achieve success.
Our professional development opportunities include:
- Education reimbursement – providing outside learning opportunities through formal education
- American Bankers Association online courses – providing opportunity to build knowledge and skills throughout our organization
Community involvement
Westfield Bank's legacy of caring has been a part of our culture since the beginning. Today, our commitment to be a good corporate citizen is an extension of the fundamental role that banking plays in ensuring stability for families, businesses, and communities in times of uncertainty. We work closely with our employees and partners to address the needs of the communities where we do business.
Because we value community, we offer our employees ample opportunities to get involved and give back through our employee-facing community programs. Whether on behalf of Westfield Bank or on personal time, you'll find a variety of ways to support your community:
- Corporate-sponsored volunteer opportunities occur during traditional business hours and are supported by Westfield Bank
- Donations to nonprofits where our employees volunteer 25 hours or more on their personal time
- Payroll deduction and dollar-for-dollar matching of donations to our employee’s hometown chapters of the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, United Way, and local foodbanks
Recognition of your success
We know that recognition for hard work makes employees feel valued. We have a variety of ways you can earn kudos from the company and from your peers, including:
- Recognition for service anniversary milestones
- The opportunity for employees to recognize their fellow coworkers
Work-life balance
Work-life balance is part of a rewarding career with Westfield Bank. We understand how this balance can enable employees to feel improvements in health and well-being and lead to a happier, less stressed outlook on life.
We are proud to offer solid benefits and wellness programs to keep you happy and healthy.
