Gershman Mortgage Named One of the Healthiest Employers of St. Louis

October 4, 2024 – St. Louis, MO – Gershman Mortgage won 1^st Place in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of St. Louis, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. Gershman was nominated in the 200 to 999 Employees category, and we are proud that we came out on top!

From the Healthiest Employers announcement: “Gershman Mortgage is dedicated to promoting the overall well-being of its employees by addressing their physical, mental, financial, and social health. The company offers educational resources on stress reduction techniques, mindfulness training, and access to employee assistance programs to support physical health. For mental health, they maintain a supportive and inclusive environment with open communication, respect for diversity, and a strict policy against discrimination or harassment. In terms of financial well-being, the company provides competitive salaries, benefits, retirement matching, financial education, and an employee home loan program. Socially, Gershman Mortgage organizes events to celebrate employee achievements and tenure, promotes a collaborative work environment, and publicly recognizes accomplishments both within and outside of work.

Additionally, the company supports flexible work arrangements where appropriate while ensuring smooth branch operations through effective communication, planning, and performance monitoring. Some roles may require on-site presence due to the nature of their tasks, but when flexible work is implemented thoughtfully, it can benefit both the organization and its employees by fostering trust and maintaining accountability.”              

President Adam Mason commented on the announcement: “This achievement highlights our ongoing dedication to promoting a healthy, supportive work environment for all employees. We’re proud of our comprehensive health benefits and look forward to continuing to invest in our team’s well-being.”

This was Gershman’s 3^rd year in a row of placing in this competition and our first year winning. Each nominated company filled out the annual Healthiest Employers application. The responses are scored Rubric style 1-100 scale. The assessment is made up of six categories with yes/no, multiple choice, and short answer questions, with each question totaling .25-3 points. A Healthiest Employers Index (HEI) is assigned to each application to help rank among companies of similar sizes. The survey is scored and powered by Springbuk, a health intelligence platform that simplifies data-driven decision-making with an intuitive user experience, predictive modeling, and curated action steps.  More information about the methodology used can be found here.

NMLS #138063 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 (800)
457-2357 Equal Housing Lender.

Written by Alli Wideman & Kaylee Larson 10/04/2024 for Gershman Mortgage