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Avenue Bank's Ron Samuels says sports teach young people to work toward goals and manage their emotions traits he likes to see in employees.
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First Horizon's Employee Leadership Program, championed by CEO Bryan Jordan, has been described as "life changing" by some of its graduates. It also has helped solidify First Horizon's status as one of the banking industry's most employee-friendly companies. On our list of Best Banks to Work For this year, it ranks as No. 1 among those with more than $10 billion of assets.
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Location: Hampton, Va.
Assets: $856 million
No. of employees: 274
Chairman, President and CEO: Robert F. Shuford Sr.
Popular with employees: Career advancement opportunities include a year-long management trainee program that prepares future leaders by deepening their understanding of the banking industry.
Activity to relieve stress/promote fun: Full kitchens at all bank locations encourage employees to throw parties and potlucks to celebrate personal milestones, such as birthdays and marriages.
Fitness/wellness program: Old Point employees have access to free mammograms, flu shots and screenings for cholesterol and blood pressure.
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