Employee engagement

Pandemic is bringing out the best in bankers

07/02/20

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

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Bankers need to walk the walk on equality

06/09/20

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.

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Don’t fear big-bank competition. Lean into it.

03/05/20

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

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Sen. Warren, Germany’s board plan won’t work here

02/11/20

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.

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Gridiron lessons for bank managers

02/06/20

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

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New employee retention tool has four legs and goes 'woof'

01/07/20

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

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Bank boards need more women of color

12/31/19

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

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Don't misread restructurings and layoffs as a sign of weakness

12/05/19

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

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Be on point when you’re at a turning point

11/07/19

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

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What tech managers can do about gender imbalance

11/06/19

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

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