Employee engagement

Riverfront Federal Credit Union keeps the focus on an "open door" policy and ensures junior staff get plenty of face time with the executive team.

From burgers with the boss to bereavement leave, team outings, nonprofit partnerships and more, these are the best credit unions to work for with assets under $200 million, as determined by the Best Companies Group.

As Synovus brought all of its 28 banks under the same name and logo, management made sure employees were well informed and comfortable with the changes.

For each of the last three years, Choice Financial has unveiled an elaborate practical joke on April 1 as part of a quirky marketing campaign.

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.

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.

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.

HomeTown Bank's decision to designate an employee to oversee its wellness efforts has revitalized the program, pushing it into new areas such as emotional intelligence and stress management.