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A Passion ForaBetter WayofLife.
Heather Rye
Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Development
Gate City Bank
Fargo, N.D.
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WHAT DOES GATE CITY BANK’S HIRING PROCESS ENTAIL?
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We provide the same level of personal service and attention to our potential hires that we do to our customers.
Our hiring process doesn’t necessarily begin when a position opens; we are proactive and always stay on the lookout for talent by connecting with the community, attending job fairs and networking at events.
We also have “Join Our Team” business cards, so we can connect with potential hires when we see talent or excellent customer service.
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How
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GATE CITY BANK MAKE SURE THAT A NEW HIRE IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE COMPANY AND THE POSITION?
We are looking for team members who are passionate, innovative, and driven – all key traits that align with our Principles of High Standards.
We are interested in having candidates who are engaged in the interview and hiring process, who are asking questions and providing ideas. Community involvement is also important to us. Most important, we want to find team members who believe in our mission of providing a better way of life.
BENEFITS SET GATE CITY BANK APART AS A GREAT WORKPLACE? A.
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We’re committed to making the lives of our team members better by investing in them with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages.
We support team member volunteerism and giving back to our communities – even on company time. We also provide unique benefits such as fully-paid parental and military leave. Our benefits are second-to-none – from our modern work environment to a generous amount of paid time off, we truly invest in our team members.
DO YOU HAVE TO RECRUIT NATIONALLY FOR HIGHDEMAND FIELDS (SUCH AS CYBERSECURITY), OR ARE LOCAL AND REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS GRADUATING ENOUGH CANDIDATES?
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Gate City Bank is a local community bank, so we are proud to hire locally. We have such talented individuals in our area and have been able to recruit that talent locally.
We also have a very successful team member referral program. On average, more than half of our new hires are from our referral program.
Q. WHAT STRATEGIES HAVE YOU FOUND TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE AT ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEE RETENTION? A.
We believe in providing a welcoming atmosphere and investing in our team members, a process that starts on their first day at orientation.
Every new hire is set up for success from the first day of work, to the first week and beyond. We invest in their professional development and seek opportunities for them to grow.
And we celebrate – a lot! Whether we are recognizing a team member’s accomplishment, a milestone at the bank or just having fun with each other at one of our weekly fun days, we love celebrating.
