HSAs could boost your community bank’s deposits Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Focus, General, Operations & Management HSAs could boost your community bank’s deposits Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Focus, General, Operations & Management Health savings accounts have become more than a savvy way to fund healthcare. For community banks, they’re a way to help customers thrive financially and in life. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert Community banks that offer health savings accounts, or HSAs, can tout more than the immediate benefit of using the funds tax-free to pay for healthcare […]
Community Bank CEO Outlook 2020: How your peers plan to grow Jan 01st 2020 12:01am on Banks, General, General, Industry Insight, Lending, Operations & Management, slide, Technology, Trends Independent Banker’s Community Bank CEO Outlook survey asked community bank leaders how they plan to grow their institutions this year. The results of this year’s survey reveal what community bankers have planned for 2020, from adopting new technology to growing deposits. By Kelly Pike, Illustrations by Edu Fuentes Ask any self-help guru, and they’ll tell […]
The Best Community Banks to Work For 2019 Dec 02nd 2019 12:12am on Banks, General, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide Ninety-eight percent. That’s the percentage of community bank employees who would recommend their employer to others. In a tight labor market, that number is something to shout about—so we are. Based on anonymous employee responses, our first-ever Best Community Banks to Work For awards recognize banks that have built exceptional work experiences for their employees. […]
Workplace trends you need to know Dec 02nd 2019 12:12am on General, Operations & Management, slide Workplaces across industries are evolving to stay competitive and attract talent despite record low unemployment and rapid technological change. How are community banks rising to the challenge? By Judith Sears Two important factors will be major influences on workplaces in 2020: technology and a tight labor market. The competitive labor market is making it imperative […]
Oregon Community Bank is built on feedback Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Boardroom Issues, Connections, General, Leadership, Operations & Management Senior management at Oregon Community Bank lead with the aid of ideas and comments they’ve collected from staff. These efforts have led the community bank to explore new initiatives and to grow significantly. By William Atkinson Name: Oregon Community Bank Assets: $520 million Location: Oregon, Wis. While many community banks form strategy through discussions in executive meetings, […]
Why proper onboarding at your bank matters Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Focus, General, Operations & Management Welcoming new employees into your community bank can be an important part of your hiring and staff retention strategy. Bank recruiters say onboarding programs serve as opportunities to introduce new hires to your bank’s culture and to keep them happy and engaged. By Carol Patton Within a new hire’s first 10 days, a member of […]
Why your bank should be budgeting for the big picture Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on Banks, Boardroom Issues, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide Your community bank’s strategic plan often takes things like innovation, growth and succession planning into account, but does the budget? How can your bank plan for these often unpredictable expenses in its budgeting process? Experts say it requires doing your homework, reassessing your budget more frequently and, yes, accepting some risk. By Kelly Pike • […]
How to keep a closer eye on your bank’s contracts Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on General, Operations & Management, slide Consultants bring specialized skill sets that can be valuable in areas where bank leaders don’t have experience, such as negotiating contracts and vendor management. Here’s why hiring the best consultant team could keep expenses low and better equip your bank to handle the industry’s curveballs. By Elizabeth Judd ■ Illustrations by James Steinberg In 2016, […]
Case Study: Is your bank looking for a competitive lending tool to gain and retain customers? Aug 30th 2019 10:08am on Capital Markets, Experts, Funding, Funding, Lending, Loans, Sponsored SPONSORED | CASE STUDY: Community banks are finding it difficult to compete in a changing market. Learn how one community bank competed effectively to win customers using a unique and robust lending tool.
Why vendor security matters to your bank Aug 01st 2019 12:08am on Focus, Fraud, General, Operations & Management, Security, Technology Today’s fraudsters may choose to attack a community bank’s digital platforms or physical branches and ATMs. But what happens when a cybersecurity vendor isn’t well versed in physical security, or vice versa?
