Employee engagement

Managing employee anxiety during a rebrand

09/14/18

As Synovus brought all of its 28 banks under the same name and logo, management made sure employees were well informed and comfortable with the changes.

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Why Choice Financial takes April Fools' Day seriously

09/11/18

For each of the last three years, Choice Financial has unveiled an elaborate practical joke on April 1 as part of a quirky marketing campaign.

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A craving for feedback presented an opportunity at First National in Alaska

09/10/18

A companywide survey at First National Bank Alaska found that employees wanted more training and development. This is how the bank responded.

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Bank employees take time for themselves

09/09/18

Many workers get extra days off to celebrate all kinds of things, from their birthdays to a good regulatory exam score, or as a reward for charitable giving and other community involvement.

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Where banks stumble in the competition for top tech talent

09/07/18

Financial firms need to focus developer teams on creating products, not fixing legacy IT issues and bad code.

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CEO's doodles go a long way with First Bank employees

09/07/18

First Bank Financial Centre's Mark Mohr personalizes work anniversary cards by drawing sketches on them highlighting employees' interests.

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Making customer service cool at River Valley

09/05/18

Last summer, the Wausau, Wis., bank combined two employee groups to form the ICEBreakers. Its mission is to support outstanding customer service and foster a positive workplace culture.

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How the Best Banks to Work For get health care right

09/02/18

From on-site clinics to 24-hour access to doctors, many of the 85 banks on our annual list provide unique health benefits to employees.

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A little understanding goes a long way, as this wellness program shows

09/02/18

HomeTown Bank's decision to designate an employee to oversee its wellness efforts has revitalized the program, pushing it into new areas such as emotional intelligence and stress management.

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Want employees who are all-in?

08/28/18

Banks can’t just make jobs fun, they must help workers find meaning.

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