The Iowa-based credit union is one of seven groups competing for a $15,000 economic development award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.

A companywide survey at First National Bank Alaska found that employees wanted more training and development. This is how the bank responded.

Many workers get extra days off to celebrate all kinds of things, from their birthdays to a good regulatory exam score, or as a reward for charitable giving and other community involvement.

Dawn Morris, formerly of Webster Financial, will also oversee marketing and customer experience.

Tuscon Federal Credit Union taps three new chief-level executives and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

First Bank Financial Centre's Mark Mohr personalizes work anniversary cards by drawing sketches on them highlighting employees' interests.

Financial firms need to focus developer teams on creating products, not fixing legacy IT issues and bad code.

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.

The head of commercial banking at Citizens Financial urged bankers and other financial professionals to step out of their traditional roles and guide clients through corporate governance, data and other challenges that they themselves have dealt with.

Last summer, the Wausau, Wis., bank combined two employee groups to form the ICEBreakers. Its mission is to support outstanding customer service and foster a positive workplace culture.