News Topic: Employee engagement

The credit union turned to a new engagement strategy for employees after the pandemic forced most of the organization to transition to working from home. ... Read full article

These seven institutions have found innovative ways to engage employees and help staffers through the pandemic. ... Read full article

The annual ranking, a collaboration between Credit Union Journal and the Best Companies Group, involves surveying employees and reviewing each institution's workplace policies. ... Read full article

The coronavirus has created unprecedented challenges for employers but these credit unions rose to the occasion. ... Read full article

Laughter in the workplace helps boost employee morale, something critically needed in 2020. ... Read full article

Many will need to ramp up security protocols and reconsider which services require a high-tech versus human touch. ... Read full article

Bank leaders should embrace the decision in their efforts to guard against reputational and workplace risks. ... Read full article

Financial firms should offer debt consolidation and faster payment services to help employees who may be struggling through the coronavirus pandemic. ... Read full article

Helping their customers adjust to digital banking and pay crushing bills are just a couple of ways community bankers are reaching out. ... Read full article

The global protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death should serve as a reminder that the banking industry must do more to support minority employees and customers. ... Read full article

The best community banks layer human-facing services with new technology to beat the heavyweights in their market. ... Read full article

The presidential hopeful wants to mirror a German policy that allows employees of large corporations to vote for board members. Here’s why that won’t fly in the U.S. ... Read full article

Want a winning team at your bank? Take some tips from LSU’s head coach Ed Orgeron on empowering leaders. ... Read full article

Some banks and fintechs have already introduced pet-friendly policies in the office. Here are five reasons why it works. ... Read full article

Financial institutions should fully disclose their board composition to begin tackling diversity problems at the top. ... Read full article

In some cases bankers' willingness to close branches and cut staff is a testament to their company's strength. ... Read full article

Clear communication is critical when banks undergo a leadership or operational change. ... Read full article

There are several steps bankers can take to help create an environment that supports women in tech, an area historically dominated by men. ... Read full article