Consumers Credit Union lands Fortune Best Medium Workplaces list again

Consumers Credit Union was named to Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine’s Best Medium Workplaces list for the second year in a row. The recognition underscores the Lake Forest-based credit union’s employee culture as it serves more than 280,000 members across Illinois.

Why it matters: - The honor gives Consumers Credit Union another third-party signal that its workplace culture is competitive among midsize employers. - For a member-owned financial institution, employee retention and morale can affect service quality and community trust.

What happened: - Consumers Credit Union was named to the Best Medium Workplaces list by Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine for the second consecutive year. - The recognition is based on America’s largest ongoing annual workforce survey. - The list highlights companies with 100 to 999 employees. - Sean Rathjen, Consumers Credit Union’s chief executive officer, said the credit union is committed to fostering a rewarding employee culture.

The details: - Consumers Credit Union is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. - The credit union has $4.5 billion in assets. - Consumers Credit Union serves more than 280,000 members. - The organization is Illinois’ fifth-largest credit union by assets. - Consumers Credit Union said it has the largest network of branches in the state. - The credit union has been certified as a Great Place To Work in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. - Consumers Credit Union has also been named to Fortune Best Workplaces in Chicago in 2024, 2025 and 2026. - The credit union made Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance in 2024 and 2025. - Consumers Credit Union was named to Fortune Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. - The company says more information about its products, services and membership is available at myconsumers.org.

Between the lines: - The repeat ranking suggests Consumers Credit Union has turned workplace recognition into a sustained part of its brand. - Multiple Fortune and Great Place To Work honors can help the credit union recruit employees in a tight labor market.

What’s next: - Consumers Credit Union will likely use the recognition in recruiting, retention and member-facing marketing. - The credit union is expected to continue competing for workplace honors as it expands its brand in Illinois and beyond.

The bottom line: - Consumers Credit Union’s back-to-back Fortune placement reinforces its standing as one of the better-known midsize employers in financial services.