First Merchants Bank Opens in Fitzgerald Neighborhood!
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For consumers and businesses and all customers, First Merchants Bank delivers uniquely attentive service across a broad range of financial services. As a community bank with a strong positive reputation, we approach all customer relationships with a genuine “helping you prosper” service approach. read more
Overall, my experience has been a good one
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
I love FMB as a company. It offers a lot more than most companies in the area. I wish I had more support from my direct supervisor. I don't feel like they listen
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Overall, it is a great company to work for
What makes you most happy at work?
Seeing the ream happy and engaged
What do you like best about the leadership team?
The executive leadership team shows interest in individual employees
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The company in general seems to foster a family feel
What makes you most happy at work?
My direct staff and being recognized for things I accomplish
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
My Co-Manager is difficult to work with and does not communicate well
What are some of the best things about your team?
They are all bright, inquisitive and bring their best selves to work each day.
What makes you most happy at work?
I really enjoy working with my staff. I wish I had more time to dedicate to them
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
The communication to keep people informed is just not there. Things are not being communicated out in a timely manner
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
When my position was evaluated it was lumped in with a general role. My role is complex and requires being a subject matter expert in many areas
What are some of the best things about your team?
I think I have a fantastic team that is easy to work with. Relationships with other department managers can be a little strained as we don't have the same standards for staff
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
I keep myself involved with EAC, ERGs and other activities to try to keep engaged. My direct staff is amazing for the most part. I also am able to keep growing professionally through outside classes
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
What we do in our department for the company requires a lot of skill , a wide knowledge base and how to apply it. Our department is paid less than other areas within bank. An increase in compensation would be warranted.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Communication is horrible. They are rolling out items that have not been approved, not in office when their staff is and do not communicate when staff is out. They also do not follow WFH guidelines and do not address issues with their staff
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
I feel like my work isn't appreciated and the more I do to try to go above and beyond, it becomes expected. Wage for our department are just now near what the market rate is. I could drive a half hour more and earn more money.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
On my annual review, I received an exceeds expectations, but the raise was less percentage wise than staff members that received solid. The director told us to give the staff the max percentage for their rating and moved the buckets around to give others more than the max
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