Workplace culture

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.

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 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.

Citigroup quietly boosted its minimum wage to $15 an hour in June, joining competitors in awarding raises to rank-and-file staff.

The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry.

Executives can learn a lot from others at all levels of their organizations if they are willing to listen and take in feedback.

Sean Daly, the Middletown, R.I.-based institution's CFO, will take over as president and CEO when Ellen Ford steps down in November.

Bruce Adams, who previously served as general counsel to Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, will join the Credit Union League of Connecticut next month.

Jill Nowacki will serve as CEO of Humanidei, which will focus on diversity and inclusion in the credit union industry.

Cynde Jones, who served as an executive vice president for more than a decade, has taken over following longtime CEO Chuck Rutan's retirement.

The banking industry has some work to do to improve its overall reputation, but the good news is that most customers have positive feelings about their own banks. Here are 10 banks that made big strides.

Once a poster child for corporate wrongdoing, Citi has bolstered its reputation by taking bold stands on polarizing social issues, such as climate change and gun control, and declaring its commitment to move more women and minorities into managerial roles. Here's how it aims to do even better.

Credit unions and the rest of the financial services sector, in the spirit of recent criminal justice reform, should be more open to hiring workers with low-level criminal convictions.

Credit unions and the rest of the financial services sector, in the spirit of recent criminal justice reform, should be more open to hiring workers with low-level criminal convictions.

Eric Jenkins is taking over at the Amarillo-based institution as its president and CEO is set to retire.

Corporate scandals at banks and other firms often suffer from similar management challenges. The financial industry needs to look more closely at these root behaviors to help stem misconduct.

They’re communicators, bridge builders and young moms. Here’s what they might do differently from the older bosses they have had in their careers.