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Zions, No. 57 in the overall ranking, is No. 3 in the category for banks with more than $10 billion of assets.

Popular among employees: Citizens Bank of West Virginia provides monthly "smile" lunch, surprise or other fun activity, ranging from tailgates to ice cream socials.

American Savings, No. 59 in the overall ranking, is No. 9 in the category for banks with $3 billion to $10 billion of assets.

Popular with employees: For more than 20 years, First Premier has provided scholarships to high school seniors. Last year, 15 of the 31 $1,000 scholarships awarded went to children of bank employees.

Omni Community Credit Union of Battle Creek, Mich., tops our third annual "Best Credit Unions to Work For" list. CUs were judged on a variety of topics, including creative incentive plans, volunteering, engaging employees in decision-making, health and wellness programs and perks like holiday parties and off-site adventures.

Not to be confused with “Star Trek” Trekkies, employees at Texas Tech Federal Credit Union follow the CU’s core values credo: Trust, Respect, Excellence, Kindness and Stewardship (TREKS).

Colorado Credit Union doesn't just embrace the credit union credo of "people helping people," it takes it a step further.

Lafayette Schools CU prides itself on going the extra mile for members, all while creating an environment where employees are continually empowered and given the tools to advance their careers.

Whether it's because of Nerf wars, indoor water balloon tosses or campaigns designed to give back to the community, Landings Credit Union's staff retention rate stands at 40% for employees with at least five years of service and 25% for employees with 10 years or more.

Whether stuffing backpacks with school supplies and delivering them to children in need or visiting an ailing member in the hospital during a lunch break, Reliant Federal Credit Union employees are encouraged to practice Random Acts of Kindness.