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"There were four layers between me and the senior managers of the products and like 14 layers across the organization, which is too much for an organization that needs to be agile," David Velez said.

Breaking into a new industry can be daunting, especially in a field as complex as banking. Here's how experts recommend getting started.

The merger, which provides for $6.75 million in payments to three Space City Credit Union executives, had drawn criticism. But Space City members approved it by an 82% to 18% margin.

Bank professionals largely agree that the customer experience shapes the way work is performed within their organization. However, there are some issues that get in the way of a customer-centric approach.

Shareholder support for KeyCorp's executive compensation packages fell to 63% from 89% last year. Proxy advisory firms had recommended a "no" vote after the Cleveland-based bank made off-cycle awards to top executives.

The CEO of JPMorganChase affirmed the case for bringing employees back to the office.

Three executives at Space City Credit Union in Houston will get a total of $6.75 million if the cooperative's members approve a merger. The 12,000 or so members will split $5 million.

Flexible work arrangements are helping fintechs recruit and retain top talent.

Inclusion is a core tenet of the company, with headquarters in both the U.S. and India and a mission to expand access to education.

The 29 companies that made this year's list offered flexible work schedules, generous amounts of paid time off and fun activities to keep employees happy.