Boston Business Journal names Lowell Five Bank a 2026 Best Places to Work company

The Boston Business Journal has named Lowell Five Bank to its 2026 Best Places to Work, the BBJ’s exclusive ranking of the Massachusetts companies that have built outstanding work environments for their people.

The 90 companies honored in 2026 range in size and industry, with winners from the technology sector, retail industry, health care space, commercial real estate, and more.

“We’re honored to be recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work. At Lowell Five Bank, our people are the heart of everything we do. This recognition reflects the culture our employees create every day—one built on teamwork, respect, innovation, and a shared commitment to serving our customers and communities. We are proud to celebrate this achievement together.” – Jay Stephens, President & CEO, Lowell Five Bank.

"This year’s companies once again have set the bar for employees looking to retain their top talent,” said Carolyn Jones, Market President and Publisher of the Boston Business Journal. “In such a competitive hiring environment, the Best Places to Work employers continue to outshine their peers and competitors.”

The businesses that met criteria for office location and size participated in employee-engagement surveys distributed by Business Journal partner Quantum Workplace. Employees were asked to rate their work environment, work-life balance, job satisfaction, advancement opportunities, management, compensation, and benefits.

Based on the results of those surveys, businesses were assigned a score out of 100 percent and ranked by Quantum. The top-rated companies are listed in five size categories — extra small (20 to 49 employees), small (50 to 99 employees), medium (100 to 249 employees), large (250 to 499 employees) and extra-large (500 or more).

The Best Places to Work celebration will be held in-person on June 11th at The Westin Copley Place from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. The special publication will appear in the June 12th weekly edition of the Boston Business Journal. The Boston Business Journal is the region's premier business media organization, one of 44 markets owned by American City Business Journals. For marketing and sponsorship opportunities, contact the Business Journal today.