Last week marked the end of our 2025 U.S. Summer Internship Program. Over the last three months, 30 interns collaborated with departments across the company bringing positive energy, creativity and innovative approaches. Associates had the opportunity to sit in intern presentations, where each student had the opportunity to present what they learned and achieved over the last eight weeks. It was a standout moment for many as students were able to reflect on their learning and celebrate each other's achievements. 💞 As the U.S. program comes to a close, the excitement continues in India, where 11 interns are 30 days into their six-month program. We look forward to their contribution to the organization during our time together! We sincerely thank all our interns for their hard work and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!
Associates in India came together for a series of in-person ‘Fun at Work’ sessions — bringing energy, laughter and everyone’s favorite midweek tradition back to the workplace. The initiative celebrated connection, well-being and team spirit. 📣 The ‘Fun at Work’ series made a cheerful return in June and July and brought a wave of energy to the midweek routine at the India office. Associates had the chance to unwind, connect with peers and recharge through quick, lighthearted games. 💞 Associates across functions joined in for 40-minute bursts of fun, laughter and friendly competition. Each session served as a meaningful reminder of the importance of taking time to recharge and reconnect, featuring quick, engaging games and the chance to win exciting prizes. 🏆
A few weeks ago, volunteers at Bread Financial gathered at Kempapura Government School, Hebbal, Bangalore for a powerful cause. The CSR Committee partnered with Upkriti to lead the back-to-school initiative to support over 500 underprivileged students through infrastructure improvements, school supply donations, student development programs and on-ground volunteer efforts. The volunteers helped distribute Bread Financial-branded school bags, water bottles and essential stationery kits, and also provided school benches and desks to improve classroom seating. Volunteers also joined students in painting classroom and boundary walls, turning the activity into an engaging and collaborative art session. In total, the initiative contributed more than 122 volunteer hours — a reflection of Bread Financial’s ongoing commitment to giving back and strengthening the communities it serves.
Last month, it was announced that Bread Financial US and India are once again Great Place To Work Certified™! 🙌 This certification comes from the Great Place to Work® Institute, a global authority on workplace culture, associate experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. Certification is determined by an associate survey, which all our associates were asked to complete for their respective office locations. Receiving this prestigious accolade is a testament to our collaborative and inclusive work culture. We celebrate with our associates who make Bread Financial a Great Place to Work every day through the people they work with and the work they do! 💞
We've released our 2024 Sustainability Report and there's a lot to be proud of! 🎉 Here are just a few honorable mentions: ⭐ 83% of our associates feel a sense of belonging at Bread Financial ⭐ 64% of electricity came from renewable sources ⭐ Nearly 1.5 million issued credit cards were made of sustainable plastic ⭐ Our associates have contributed more than 10,000 hours of service to their communities ⭐ Bread Financial has invested $9.8 million in our communities Want to find out more? Follow the link to read our report!
We’re committed to ensuring our associates have opportunities to thrive. Manoj Kumar M N recently took advantage of one such opportunity – the Bread Financial Apprentice Program – which offers associates the opportunity to develop in corporate roles with the goal of permanent job placement. After completing the nine-month apprentice program, Manoj was offered a data science analyst position in Bangalore where he now works to predict customer behavior and provide critical consumer insights. “My favorite experience from the program wasn’t just gaining hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms or coding,” he said. “It was the mentorship, teamwork and resilience. I joined the program with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for data science, and I got a chance to work with and learn from some incredibly talented and experienced people.” Learn more about Manoj's career journey and the Bread Financial Apprentice Program by reading the article below! ⬇️
For the second consecutive year, Bread Financial has been named to Newsweek's America’s Most Responsible Companies list in recognition of its ethical and responsible business operations! 🏆 In the past year, Bread Financial has continued to advance its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy by embedding ESG principles throughout its business strategy and operations, developing deeper cross-functional collaboration and measuring its efforts. With a strong foundation and clear direction, the company also introduced new programs and initiatives designed to advance its long-term ESG, financial and reputational goals. 2023 accomplishments include: ✅ Launching a new financial education initiative and website ✅ Planting nearly 200,000 trees globally in partnership with The Nature Conservancy ✅ Investing $8 million in the community ✅ Receiving the Ragan Communications and PR Daily Workplace Wellness award for its holistic approach to associate wellbeing Learn more about this exciting recognition. ⬇️
