From HR: For third year, North Shore Bank named a ‘Best Bank to Work For’
We are very pleased to announce our recognition in American Banker magazine as a “Best Bank to Work For” for the third consecutive year. This is such an honor for us all! We’d like to share some of the results of the survey and let you know about some initiatives we have planned for the near future. We’d also like to thank you for your feedback — it helps us maintain and improve our positive work environment. Read on for more.
Around the Bank
Ashwaubenon car wash: The Ashwaubenon High School cross-country team held a car wash outside our branch on Aug 21 to raise money for new uniforms. The branch also served lunch to help bring in cars. “They earned over $700 for the team uniforms and are looking forward to including our logo on marketing items, and they may participate in our nonprofit checking opportunity,” reports Branch Manager Mistine Thomson. “Great success!”
Michele Padovano, Sammi Montini, Teller Lexy Manor, and Teller Gabby Leachmon at the event with local therapy dog Lila.
Paws and Claws: Mequon held its second annual pet-focused Paws and Claws event on Aug 8, featuring educational offerings, free hot dogs, gifts, and activities for animals, all provided by local vendors. “We had plenty of furry friends come for nail clippings, doggie tattoos, and homemade doggie treats,” reports Personal Banker Sammi Montini, who organized the event with help from her coworkers. The branch took in “tons of donations,” she says, which Branch Manager Michele Padovano delivered to the Humane Society.
Pulaski golf outing: We had nice weather for this year’s Pulaski Chamber Golf Outing on Aug 4, sponsored by North Shore Bank. “It was a great day with lots of fun and a wonderful networking event,” says Branch Manager Mistine Thomson, above at right, next to ABMO Karen Jach.
SOAR survey: Results from the recent SOAR survey on the Mortgage Origination and Loan Administration departments are in. Here are a few of the great comments left by internal customers.
Home-buying basics: If you or someone you know is planning to buy a new home, VP Chris Boland has a quick guide outlining the necessary steps. You can share this information with any of your customers who could use it, too.
Suamico branch: We announced last week that we’re building a new, full-service branch in Suamico, with plans to open in the spring. Howard staff will transfer to the new location, which will feature a variety of cutting-edge technology. For more information, read the official press release.
Department of the Week
The Application Development team, clockwise from top left: Brandon McCullough, Katie Rosnow, Sherri Scalish, DJ Bluma, and Kinnon Schreiber.
Application Development: Always busy, the bank’s Application Development team has a hand in just about every piece of software you use, as manager Katie Rosnow explains. They’re also our in-house doughnut experts. Read on to see why.
Celebrations
Milwaukee Capitol Teller LeSette Cortez gave birth to baby Selena earlier this month. Congratulations to LeSette and the rest of her family!
North Shore Shape Up
Weight Watchers At Work: Our next Weight Watchers At Work 12-week session begins on Sep 11, and we asked Senior Deposit Operations Specialist Kristin Hoch to talk about how she’s lost more than 20 pounds on the program has worked this year. “If you actually follow the plan, you will lose the weight,” she says. “It’s as simple as that.” Read on for more information.
Internal Job Postings
• Assistant Branch Manager–Operations, Grafton, full time, 40 hours/week. Internal closing date: Sep 1.
For a complete list of internal job postings and to apply for one, go to nsbcareersforyou.silkroad.com and click on “Internal Openings” at the top. To refer an external person to an opening, go to our intranet page. You can earn cash and prizes for a successful referral!