Workplace culture

Many of the companies in our inaugural Best Fintechs to Work For ranking share a willingness — even an eagerness — to involve rank-and-file staff in decisions about how the company is run.

The retail lending unit of Marlette Funding meets regularly to make sure all employees are invested in its quarterly goals.

A newly-created post at SAFE FCU puts electronic services at the forefront, Montana's "crashers" recognized and more HR-related news from credit unions across the country.

With the U.S. military in mind, the Texas banking product provider's CEO, Gabe Krajicek, created a corporate culture where employees name themselves after the legendary warriors and operate under a mission to "win the war."

Promontory Interfinancial Network, a provider of bank products and services, goes to great lengths (sometimes literally) to retain its employees over the long term.

The fintech industry has some cool workplace quirks, but behind the fun factor is a serious mission to build an enthusiastic, satisfied workforce.

The company has fired two additional prime brokerage employees as it continues to investigate accusations of misconduct.

Firefly CU honors its top talent, Neighbors FCU staffer recognized by local Chamber of Commerce plus new hires and promotions at credit unions across the country.

Ellen Zimiles, former federal prosecutor and current consultant to banks at Navigant, shares her experience employing people with autism and other disabilities.

Strong policies against sexual harassment appear to be a factor in shielding banks from the public shamings that have occurred in other industries, but even they know they can’t get too complacent. Some are ditching old training sessions and trying new things like coaching witnesses on how to report demeaning behavior.