HalcyonFT has officially earned Great Place To Work® Certification, joining the ranks of top employers recognized for outstanding workplace culture, trust, and employee experience. The certification—based entirely on verified employee feedback—positions the Bay Area-based fintech consultancy among the nation’s most people-centric firms at a time when culture is proving to be a key competitive advantage.
The accolade caps a strong year for the company, which was also named to Fortune’s 2025 Best Small Workplaces™ and Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™ lists, ranking among the top 100 small businesses and top 75 regional employers respectively.
A Culture That Competes
“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work.
The recognition isn’t based on marketing spin or management statements—it’s powered by real-time feedback from employees about trust, leadership, and inclusivity. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that HalcyonFT stands out as one of the top companies to work for,” Lewis-Kulin added.
HalcyonFT Managing Partner Rodric O’Connor attributes the award to the firm’s team-first ethos.
“This Great Place To Work Certification really belongs to our employees,” O’Connor said. “Their passion and dedication drive everything we do at HalcyonFT.”
Building Systems That Scale Culture
HalcyonFT’s Director of People and Culture, Steffany Hofmeister, has spent four years turning employee engagement into a structured advantage. From revamped onboarding and performance feedback systems to virtual team-building events that strengthen bonds across a distributed workforce, her team has deliberately designed what many firms claim to have—a scalable culture.
The company also invests in giving back: 1% of profits go directly to nonprofits and community programs aligned with its values, ensuring that employees see their work contributing to meaningful impact beyond the office.
This combination of human-centered leadership and social responsibility resonates deeply in a post-pandemic workplace climate, where flexibility and purpose have become non-negotiable for top talent.
A Certified Advantage in a Competitive Talent Market
Great Place To Work’s research underscores why such recognition matters. Employees at Certified workplaces are:
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4.5x more likely to find a great manager
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93% more likely to look forward to coming to work
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2x more likely to feel fairly paid and promoted
In an era where AI adoption, hybrid models, and retention risks are reshaping workforce strategies, certifications like this offer more than bragging rights—they signal operational stability and talent resilience.
The Bigger Picture: Trust as a Growth Strategy
In the high-turnover world of fintech consulting, HalcyonFT’s people-first model is increasingly a differentiator. A strong internal culture not only supports retention and performance but also attracts clients seeking stable, values-driven partners.
As organizations across industries face mounting pressure to deliver both profitability and purpose, HalcyonFT’s recognition shows that investing in culture isn’t just good HR—it’s good business.
