Compensation & Retention

Community banks are creating stronger career opportunities for women through mentoring, professional development and peer support.

Since 2021, Primis Works, a four-month, paid internship program at Primis Bank, has provided single mothers with training, education and mentorship to prepare them for a career in the community banking industry.

Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For.

Thinking outside the box isn’t only a job for the C-suite. Employees at all levels can—and should—contribute to innovation at their community banks. Here are some ideas from your peers about how to make it happen.

Our 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For winners pride themselves on competitive benefits, fun and fulfilling cultures, and a belief in work-life balance. Hear from leaders and staff about how they do it—and check out Data Dive to see how all our respondents performed.

Gen Z and community banks are both purpose-driven, so attracting the youngest employees largely depends on which benefits companies offer. Here’s how some community banks are doing it.

Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For.

Are your employees happy? Staff surveys are a great way to find out. The key, say community bankers and experts, is following up on what you hear.

Investing in employees’ professional growth has proven to contribute to both their success and retention rates. What steps can community banks and their leadership take to help employees along their career paths?