Three off-the-beaten path financial firms navigated the economic headwinds of 2022 and 2023, managing to succeed where many others struggled.
Executives from Brigit, Majority, and Grasshopper Bank share how strategies tailored to their company ethos drove strong performances amid uncertain times.
Bangor Savings Bank is building employee skills in AI and data fluency, creating a workforce ready for the AI era and countering fears of job displacement.
The bank is using social learning, and role-based training to upskill its employees, as well as build a better foundation for its future initiatives.
Reports of sudden deaths among young people, including One Direction's Liam Payne, have raised alarms. A recent case in the financial sector linked to brutal work hours has particularly gained attention and unsettled the industry.
Banks are keen to attract top talent through job fairs and internships, yet may miss out on addressing what employees value beyond salary.
How can FIs simplify the financial challenges for SMBs, freeing them to focus on growth without getting bogged down by banking tasks?
Scott Beyer, Head of Business Banking Digital Experiences at U.S. Bank, outlines key strategies, with technology as a foundational element, that FIs can implement to address these issues.