News Topic: Employee engagement

The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly. ... Read full article

Management at the Oklahoma City bank prides itself on listening to employees, and embracing the volunteer policy suggested by the chief marketing officer is just one example of that. ... Read full article

When H. Lynn Harton joined United Community Bank seven years ago, he knew he was on track to eventually become CEO. But he still felt he had to earn it. ... Read full article

Employees of the Minnesota bank get a $500 "self-improvement allowance" each year. ... Read full article

Executives at Atlantic Capital Bank had to take a hard look at its strategy and culture after the acquisition of First Security Group dampened employee morale. ... Read full article

The Tennessee bank was able to give employees more flexibility and cut its costs in half for its biometric screenings initiative. ... Read full article

Executives of the Wisconsin bank realized employees weren't getting enough direction so they adopted a strategy that breaks objectives into smaller steps. ... Read full article

If your employees are unhappy, your customers will be the first to notice. Showing a little appreciation may be an investment in keeping both. ... Read full article

New tech-focused programs for employees can help banks evolve from within. ... Read full article

Community banks need to focus more on how their employees talk about the bank and less on new competition moving in. ... Read full article

It’s important for managers to address employee disputes, especially as generational differences are increasing. ... Read full article

There’s currently a focus on investing in technology and data to remain competitive, but financial firms also need to ensure they are helping workers adapt, argues Synchrony’s Margaret Keane. ... Read full article

Readers debate the merits of activist pressure on bank business, discuss the Trump administration's influence on the CFPB, consider Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan's performance before Congress and more. ... Read full article

Banks thrive when they invest in their workers as opposed to obsessively tracking the strategies of rival institutions. ... Read full article

Creating an environment that employees love and recruiting a diverse workforce isn't easy. Here's how some Best Fintechs to Work For do it. ... Read full article

Three years ago, the New York-based fintech started organizing a monthly gathering for its female employees. The meetings have helped participants find role models. ... Read full article

Every week starts and ends the same way — with meetings where departments can share successes and challenges. It’s one way the payments company ensures cross-collaboration. ... Read full article

When Redtail Technology moved into its new building 18 months ago, CEO Brian McLaughlin ensured it had homey touches, like comfortable seating, a basketball court and slides. ... Read full article