Employee retention

From time off for volunteering to holiday bonuses, "crazy sock day" and more, here's a look at some of the best of the best in the mid-size asset class.

Despite just $195 million in assets, the Lubbock, Texas-based CU has placed near the top of of its asset class in the annual Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings since 2015. Here's how they've done it.

Who says bigger is better? Here's a look at how credit unions on the smaller end of the asset spectrum are keeping employees engaged and on the job.

Forget Facebook and Twitter. For Coastal FCU and others, social media is happening inside the credit union.

Kate Quinn, the vice chairman and chief administrative officer of U.S. Bancorp., said that banks have long been focused on the experience of customers, but could benefit from greater emphasis on employees as well.

Sandy Pierce wanted to better understand how to help colleagues further their careers, so she came up with four questions that are now used in talent reviews at the $108 billion-asset Huntington.

Patricia Husic, president and CEO of Centric Financial, had her bank start offering self-defense training sessions for her workforce, roughly 60% of whom are women.

The Best Companies Group, in conjunction with the Credit Union Journal, reviews workplace policies and employee surveys to compile the annual list.

In partnership with Best Companies Group, CU Journal presents the latest edition of this popular annual ranking program.

Some in the credit union industry were recognized for their dedication while others took on new jobs or were promoted to new challenges.

Credit unions announced new regional and branch managers in addition to hires in the loan origination department.

Management at the Oklahoma City bank prides itself on listening to employees, and embracing the volunteer policy suggested by the chief marketing officer is just one example of that.

When H. Lynn Harton joined United Community Bank seven years ago, he knew he was on track to eventually become CEO. But he still felt he had to earn it.

Executives of the Wisconsin bank realized employees weren't getting enough direction so they adopted a strategy that breaks objectives into smaller steps.

Many of the 85 banks on our seventh annual Best Banks to Work For list have novel approaches to leadership, communication and more.

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.