Workplace management

Get a handle on reputation risk before it's too late

03/28/19

More attention should be paid to strategically preventing and mitigating problems that harm bank reputations.

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BNY Mellon shelves tighter work-at-home rules after staff uproar

03/07/19

The bank had told employees in November that it was reviewing their ability to work from home, but its CEO now says he had decided “hit pause on implementing any changes."

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People, pets, pay: Secrets of the Best Fintechs to Work For

02/24/19

Nap pods and beanbag chairs are nice, but what employees really care about are personal respect and generous compensation. Oh, and it helps to be dog-friendly.

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Can core providers and small banks settle grievances in 2019?

12/28/18

Both sides acknowledge where expectations haven't been met, and are feeling the same market pressures to adapt faster.

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They report to you. You work for them.

12/07/18

The most important part of being a successful manager is ensuring your direct reports are succeeding.

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How do banks handle the ‘Age of the Worker’?

11/05/18

Technological advancements are helping to empower employees, and many organizations, including banks, will need to shift their cultures to continue to attract the best workers.

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There’s no excuse: Banks need to diversify their hiring

10/16/18

Financial institutions can take steps to ensure they’re employing more women and people of color, including looking outside of the sector for talent.

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Toward a more inclusive fintech industry

10/10/18

Promoting diversity must go beyond putting women in the C-suite. It’s about creating products and practices that help support and elevate those who tend to be overlooked.

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Don't sell workplace culture short in buying a startup

09/07/18

Acquiring fintechs can be a smart way for banks to access needed tech talent, but they must be careful not to stifle innovation in the merger.

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Motivate employees by challenging them to solve unbanked problem

08/13/18

Helping the underserved, especially abroad, can help banks retain top workers and boost profits.

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