Thrivent Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women for Third Consecutive Year
MINNEAPOLIS (March 19, 2026)—Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that puts generosity at the heart of saving and investing, today announced it has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women list for the third consecutive year, reinforcing the company’s continued commitment to leadership, workplace culture and employee well-being.
“We’re honored to be recognized by Newsweek again this year, because it reflects the voices and experiences of our people,” said Kelly Baker, chief human resources officer at Thrivent. “I’m grateful for the women across Thrivent who show up every day with heart, leadership and purpose. We’re committed to fostering a culture where women feel supported, valued and inspired to lead—all while empowering clients to live lives of service and faith.”
Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women list is based on an independent study of women employees across the United States, evaluating companies on criteria that include leadership, integrity, compensation and work‑life balance. The recognition highlights organizations that foster environments where women feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed.
This recognition is one of many milestones that celebrate Thrivent’s strong workplace culture and purpose-driven approach. Below is a list of awards and recognitions received over the past year:
- InvestmentNews Awards recognition, including CEO of the Year honors for Thrivent President and CEO Terry Rasmussen, along with regional recognition for Thrivent financial advisors—underscoring the company’s purpose‑driven leadership and deep financial expertise.
- ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards, CMO of the Year, honoring Thrivent’s Carolyn Sakstrup for brand leadership that strengthens the company’s credibility and visibility across the financial services industry.
- Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, recognizing Thrivent’s reputation and leadership within the financial services industry.
- Silver Stevie® Award in the American Business Awards for the second consecutive year, recognizing Thrivent’s financial strength, community impact and commitment to expanding access to financial education.
- World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, honoring Thrivent’s long‑standing commitment to ethical business practices, integrity and governance. Thrivent has been included on the list for the past 15 consecutive years.
To learn more about what makes Thrivent unique, visit Thrivent.com/why-thrivent.
About Thrivent
Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services company that helps build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-driven advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs. Thrivent serves more than 2.4 million clients through thousands of financial advisors across the country and has more than $212 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/25). Thrivent carries strong financial ratings from independent rating agencies - including AM Best, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings - which demonstrate the company’s financial strength, stability and ability to pay claims. Ratings don't apply to investment product performance and more information can be found on each rating agency's website. For more information about Thrivent, visit Thrivent.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
