IT experts, programmers, data wizards, cyber pros, compliance experts, and human resources gurus – not to mention all the important positions people have long associated with banking, like loan officers or tellers. BankTalentHQ will help connect more qualified people with our industry and the exciting career path that awaits them in banking. The Great Resignation has also prompted many banks to reconsider their benefits offerings. If you’re looking for a way to bring young talent in the door to stay, one strategy I highly recommend is to offer some form of student loan repayment assistance. It’s something we’ve tried at ABA with great success, and in my view, it’s one of the ways banks can distinguish themselves as some of the best employers in the job market. If your bank isn’t offering a student loan repayment option, I encourage you to explore the possibility with your HR director. These programs can be tailored in virtually any way to support your organization’s talent acquisition and retention strategy. The reality is that many young people today are graduating college with the equivalent of a small mortgage worth of student debt. That is a tremendous burden, and stepping up to help your workers tackle this debt can set your bank apart both in recruitment and retention. Beyond offering perks, talented professionals also need ample opportunities to advance within the organization, hone their skills or explore new areas of interest. ABA offers a wide range of online training, continuous learning and certification programs for bankers at all levels of their careers. (You can check out all of these offerings at www.aba.com/DevelopTalent.) We also support up-and coming-bank talent through our Emerging Leaders Open Committee and our new Emerging Leader Awards, which recognize the next generation of high achieving bank leaders. Cultivating the next generation of bank talent is essential to ensuring the continued viability and vitality of our industry. At ABA, we are committed to bringing you the tools and resources you need to navigate the Great Resignation – and come out on top in the search for talent. Email Rob at nichols@aba.com. One of the things that make our industry so attractive to prospective hires is the incredible range of opportunities that can come with a career in banking. NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION 13
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