Executives at Atlantic Capital Bank had to take a hard look at its strategy and culture after the acquisition of First Security Group dampened employee morale.

The Tennessee bank was able to give employees more flexibility and cut its costs in half for its biometric screenings initiative.

The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly.

Employees of the Minnesota bank get a $500 "self-improvement allowance" each year.

The Best Companies Group, in collaboration with American Banker, completes an analysis of employee surveys and reviews information on employer benefits and policies to develop the annual ranking.

Citigroup quietly boosted its minimum wage to $15 an hour in June, joining competitors in awarding raises to rank-and-file staff.

CUs can't always offer the same salaries as fintech startups and major corporations, but a host of strategies can help them recruit those candidates and keep them for the long haul.

Credit unions across the country have announced a number of personnel changes including a new chief lending officer, director of marketing and more.

An economic downturn is likely to force industry consolidation; the legit firms only offer borrowers things they can get for free, while others are scams.

The Madison, Wis.-based think tank will launch its Centers for Excellence starting next year.

The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry.

In a world where not all gig workers can afford to be choosy, nor all companies agree to go against internal policy and pay early, innovation in pay advance products can provide a mutually beneficial solution, according to payments marketing consultant Gabriel Onyango.

Santander Bank's U.S. unit will be eliminating 80 mortgage-related positions as it withdraws from the third-party origination sales channel and refocuses on producing home loans through its branch network.

Credit unions have made a number of personnel changes, including one institution appointing a chief technology officer and chief lending officer.

The power couple wants to help turn Acorns Grow from a niche app into a megabank; with many floating-rate loans, regionals’ profits drop as yields slip.

Executives can learn a lot from others at all levels of their organizations if they are willing to listen and take in feedback.

Alternatives Federal Credit Union is making loans to pay for gender-reassignment surgery, but the initiative has bothered some members.

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United, which helps retirement-age savers find the best ways to manage their wealth, is Capital One's answer to a flurry of similar deals made by rivals.

The agency says the "disparate impact" standard needs to be amended to align with a recent Supreme Court ruling. But consumer advocates say the change would make it more difficult for borrowers to allege discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.