Our Culture & Our People

Heritage’s success depends on the success of its people. As a result, Heritage is focused on the following to enhance employee empowerment:

Thorough human capital and talent management

A range of virtual and in-house courses offered through Heritage Bank University

Professional development opportunities, including Ken Blanchard Companies, Washington Bankers Association, Oregon Bankers Association and Pacific Coast Banking School

Situational leadership training that focuses on communication and employee engagement

A collaborative culture that enables employees to reach their full potential Listening to our employees through various forms of communication, such as quarterly all-employee calls and surveys where employees can share feedback directly with leadership throughout the year

Work/life balance, including telecommuting and virtual meetings

Competitive pay and benefits, with up to eight hours of paid time each year for employees to volunteer at the organizations of their choice