Talent management program facilitates seamless succession

The best way to approach management succession planning is by taking a broad perspective. Instead of focusing on the potential problem of succession planning for top positions, consider a talent management program to address succession planning at all levels. [Continue]

Kurt Yost wrapping up career as head of NICB

Kurt Yost’s belief in community banking has served him well through 34 years of advocacy that commenced during contentious times and concludes as the industry grapples with the rapid pace of change. [Continue]

M&A Series Part 10: Employment matters

In the final installment of our M&A series, we cast an eye on employment agreements. In any transaction the treatment of people who work at the selling organization is as important as any other facet of the deal. [Continue]