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An annual February party, called the "Cabin Fever Reliever," features food, music, games and prizes.
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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.
October 26 -
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.
October 26
Location: Elmira, N.Y.
Assets: $517 million
No. of employees: 123
President and CEO: Tom Carr
Popular with employees: Elmira Savings' annual Halloween contest has employees compete for branch and individual awards, with winners snagging a trophy and bragging rights for the year. Heavy participation in a recent contest was rewarded with an additional day of paid time off for all employees.
Sustainability initiative: The bank installed solar panels at a branch in Ithaca, N.Y.
Employee recognition/appreciation program: Employees receive a $2,500 award for earning a bachelors degree, and $1,000 for an associate's. The bank also pays half the cost of earning the degree.
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