Workplace culture

But it's not all fun and games at the Utah credit union that also launched a special leadership institute to help employees advance their careers.

Leadership workshops help Veridian staffers improve, develop skills they need to move forward.

It is up to Mary Mack, a 33-year banking veteran, to convince front-line employees — along with customers and regulators — that Wells Fargo is a changed company.

Taking the temperature of your corporate culture can pay big dividends, according to Rogue Credit Union.

From costume contests to an open-door policy at the CEO's office, Charlotte Metro FCU takes care of employees the way it wants employees to take care of members.

Raising starting wages helped, but that was just one part of transitioning to an "employee-centric" culture.

Dread the annual performance review? At Consumers CU, they do it a minimum of four times a year. The result: stronger employee engagement.

Employees speak more than 10 languages, which is crucial to serving the local immigrant population.

Focusing on talent development and staff engagement paying dividends at the $775 million credit union.

Executives' pastry-fueled walkabouts give employees opportunity to ask questions, share observations with top leaders.