How to hire when everyone has a job Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on General, Operations & Management, slide How to hire when everyone has a job Jul 01st 2019 12:07am on General, Operations & Management, slide Today’s unemployment rate is at its lowest point in decades, so how is your bank supposed to attract talent fresh out of college or from another industry? The good news is that community banks have tools that they can use to recruit the next generation of bankers.
Thomaston Savings Bank sets service standard Jun 01st 2019 12:06am on Banks, Connections, General, Industry Insight, Operations & Management Thomaston Savings Bank’s customers are in good hands. A recent survey showed that the bank in Thomaston, Conn., had the best customer ratings of any bank in not only its state, but also the country.
F&M Trust: Making the workplace well Apr 01st 2019 12:04am on Connections, General, Operations & Management F&M Trust has been recognized nationally for its wellness program, which gives employees at the Chambersburg, Pa., community bank a variety of benefits to improve their health and their workplace.
Should your bank’s employees work remotely? Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on Focus, Fraud, General, Operations & Management, Security, Technology Many businesses across industries allow their employees to work remotely. But with the unique security concerns of a community bank—safeguarding customer data chief among them—should your bank follow suit?
Trailblazer: Commercial Bank goes green Feb 01st 2019 12:02am on Connections, General, Operations & Management Almost seven years ago, a tornado devastated West Liberty, Ky. Its community bank, Commercial Bank, rebuilt a new facility to high environmental standards and partnered with organizations around Kentucky to rebuild the town.
Why banks are offering new work-life benefits Feb 01st 2019 12:02am on General, Operations & Management, slide Flexible work schedules. Wellness programs. Onsite massages. As the demands of a 21st-century financial institution continue to grow, community banks are reassessing their role in helping their employees find a balance between their work lives and personal lives by providing new kinds of benefits.
How to get new board members up to speed Dec 01st 2018 12:12am on Focus, General, Operations & Management Onboarding programs for new directors can build their knowledge and strengthen the board’s value to your community bank.
How to build a fruitful fintech partnership Nov 01st 2018 12:11am on General, Operations & Management, slide Many community banks, especially smaller ones, are feeling threatened by the new generation of fintech companies. But by working with them instead of against them, community banks can better compete with the megabanks and other tech-forward competitors. Here’s how.
Why it pays to educate your employees Oct 01st 2018 12:10am on General, Operations & Management, slide Ongoing education is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a key driver of employee retention, job performance, cybersecurity and more. Learn from the community banks we spoke to.
7 ways to keep costs down Aug 27th 2018 12:08am on General, Operations & Management, slide Saving money is always an appealing prospect for businesses of any kind. But for community banks, operating in an industry facing unprecedented consolidation, it’s crucial. Here are some top tips from community banks that are pinching pennies by making better staffing decisions, using technology more wisely, scrutinizing their utility bills—and more.
