No. 46: Old Point National Bank

Published August 28, 2016, 9:00 p.m. EDT

Updated March 29, 2017, 4:56 p.m. EDT

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Location: Hampton, Va.
Assets: $897 million
Employees: 272
Chairman, President and CEO: Robert Shuford Sr.
www.oldpoint.com

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Popular with employees: Old Point employees with excellent attendance for six months can earn extra time off.

Activities to relieve stress/promote fun: The bank organizes golf outings for employees to meet after work and play a few rounds together.

Communication tool/practice: A suggestion box is used to solicit employee input. Management answers all submitted questions.

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