Issues : COVID-19
Designing a Pandemic-Proof Compensation Plan
Banks may need to update their compensation plans following the hastening workforce shift brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Combatting Employee Malaise During the Pandemic
Companies need to address feelings of demotivation and uncertainty among workers through hope, handles and scenario planning.
A Rare Opportunity for Change
Two banks share how their branch strategies have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Exploring Customer Service in the Pandemic Age
Banks should keep in mind three key considerations of the pandemic’s long-term impact on customer service.
The $700 Billion Credit Question for Banks
The Federal Reserve thinks big banks could lose up to $700 billion over nine quarters. What does that mean for community banks?
Pandemic Offers Strong Banks a Shot at Transformative Deals
Recessions often stimulate an M&A market where the fates of winners and losers are intertwined.
The Quiet Crisis You May Be Overlooking
Bank leadership teams should consider how to alleviate this huge stress point for their employees.
Recalibrating Bank Stress Tests to a New Reality
Banks trying to get a sense of the potential impact from the Covid-19 pandemic through stress testing are challenged by a lack of relevant historical data.
Pivoting to Offense to Endure the Covid-19 Economy
Bankers are grappling with the dual challenge of preserving the health of their clients and of the institutions’ for what will surely be a prolonged period of economic uncertainty.
Pandemic Challenges, Strengthens Bank’s Deal Integration
Acquiring a partner with similar values and maintaining its strategic focus helped Sandy Spring Bancorp overcome the challenges of integrating during a pandemic.