When it comes to recruiting and retaining employees, a company’s workplace culture matters. First Mid, a community-focused financial organization with nearly 80 locations across multiple states, recognizes that firsthand.
First Mid places an emphasis on its company values – knowing that culture comprises values and values comprise culture. As a result, the company has a high employee retention rate.
The company’s values – integrity, motivation, professionalism, accountability, commitment, and teamwork – are among the reasons why First Mid has consistently been recognized as a top workplace.
“We are focused on living our values through our everyday work, and that includes accountability and commitment,” said Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at First Mid. “We listen to our employees and actively respond to their feedback. Each year, we have over a 95% participation rate in our employee engagement survey, and that’s because employees feel valued and that they are being listened to.”
The company has locations in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin, and a loan production office in Indiana. The $7.6 billion community-focused organization provides banking, insurance, wealth management, brokerage, and ag services.
First Mid continues to expand, crediting its growth to the ways it does things differently. Employees pay close attention to detail, dive deeper, ask more questions, and look hard to uncover where there is a need. Customers might need a combination of services, and employees are able to recommend the right ones by listening closely. They financially educate customers to make the best decisions for their individual needs and goals.
“I get to help customers solve their problems, and my employees grow in their careers,” an employee said.
The company is focused on making an impact. It provides financial education and home loan programs for people in the community, and employees are offered paid time off to volunteer for causes that are important to them. Community donations and sponsorships are also decided by employees in local communities – not by corporate.
Employees focus on building relationships with customers – something that is a key part of the workplace culture. Employees know they are making their communities better by helping people finance their homes, start or grow their businesses, and pursue other financial goals – in short, helping people achieve their dreams.“I have the ability to make a difference in my community and to contribute to the growth and development of my teams,” an employee said.
First Mid offers transparent and competitive salaries, professional development, and internal job opportunities for growth. Other perks include tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plans, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, a discretionary bonus program, and an employee stock purchase plan.
“I genuinely feel appreciated as well as being recognized for everything I put into the job,” an employee said.
To learn more about the culture and find career opportunities at First Mid, visitfirstmid.com/careers/.
