When it comes to hiring, everyone’s been feeling the pinch. But don’t forget to take care of the folks you already have. Here, we look at how a people-first cultural approach is key to both preserving talent and preventing another Great Resignation.
Category: Leadership
Lindsay LaNore: Lessons from an escape room
As teams, how well do we work under pressure? The ICBA Community Banker University team recently had a chance to think about that when, at our annual strategy and teambuilding meeting, we found ourselves locked in an escape room.
ICBA’s 2022 National Community Bank Service Award winners
The winners of ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards, which recognize member banks for their extraordinary efforts during the past year, are shining examples of the community bank difference.
Lindsay LaNore: Strategic training initiatives
Adopting a professional development plan that satisfies mandatory training requirements and acts as an ally to your bank’s strategic priorities can be a game changer.
CFOs’ budgeting secrets
The pandemic and other financial events continue to send ripple effects across the banking industry. Through it all, chief financial officers continue to act as stabilizing forces for their community banks while remaining open to new opportunities. We sat down with a panel of six CFOs to ask how they’ve adapted to this landscape.
Lindsay LaNore: Getting more out of virtual learning
Whether you are in the learner’s or supervisor’s seat, the phrase “You only get out what you put into it” should be top of mind as every community bank looks to continue enriching its professional development practices and overall success.
Lindsay LaNore: Managing remote employees
As teams continue working remotely permanently or shift to a hybrid mode, what are some best practices for managing a new distributed workforce?