3. Ledyard Bank • 38 S. Main St., Hanover • ledyard.bank
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: My firm provides opportunities to socialize and celebrate special events: 98% agree.
I am encouraged to learn and develop new skills: 97% agree
CEO: Josephine Moran
Years in Business: 35
Full-time employees: 144 (In NH: 140)
Years on List: 5
Ledyard Bank has created a workplace culture grounded in collaboration, transparency and professional growth while pairing traditional banking benefits with family-friendly policies and employee-driven initiatives.
Operating under its “OneLedyard” philosophy, the bank emphasizes teamwork across all services to deliver a personalized client experience. “We believe in honest and open communication, which fosters trust and transparency within our team and with our clients,” says Associate Vice President of Human Resources Manager Valerie Valdivia.
Ledyard offers benefits designed to support employees through every stage of life. In 2025, the bank introduced six weeks of fully paid, gender-neutral parental leave for birth, adoptive and foster parents, replacing a far more limited policy. Employees also receive 22 to 32 days of paid time off annually, birthday and work anniversary leave, a $300 annual wellness reimbursement, paid volunteer time and company-paid life and disability insurance. A 3% Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution is fully vested from day one, and annual profit sharing allows employees to share in the bank’s financial success.
Employees also receive dedicated monthly “Development Time Fridays” (protected time for employees to step away from their day-to-day responsibilities and focus on professional growth), individualized career development plans, mentorship opportunities and access to industry conferences, leadership programs and continuing education. The bank recently expanded its learning initiatives with a dedicated learning and development specialist and a structured internship program designed to build future talent.
Employee recognition is woven throughout the organization with milestone cash gifts ranging from $500 for five years of service to $3,000 for 30 years as well as Ledyard’s peer-nominated “You Make Life Better” awards.
