inform. educate. connect. Issue #14 - November 2011  

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WIB recently endorsed the Deluxe Compliance Program. As part of their package banks have access to a comprehensive online compliance training program. WIB members receive a 10% discount.

A webinar on the compliance programs WIB endorses will be offered on November 17 at 10:00 am PT, or email bill@wib.org to find out more about the programs.

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Hot WIB Education Programs
WIB has an array of quality education programs planned. Check wib.org for updates to our offerings throughout the year.

TechXChange Lunch - December - Multiple Dates & Locations

Regulatory Round-Up – Q4 Update & 2012 Outlook - December 8 – Webinar


Save more than 50% on Education in 2012!
The WIB Season Pass is designed to offer access, value and convenience to all the outstanding educational programs that WIB offers. With this program, you can save about 50% on your 2012 registration fees! Click here for more information.

Your Opinion Could be Worth $50
If you did not attend the HR & Training Track held at the WIB Education Summit – we’d love your feedback. Click here to answer a six-question survey and be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card.
WIB is looking for a few volunteers to be on the WIB Educational Advisory Committee for 2012. If you are interested please email Nancy Sheppard, WIB President & CEO, at nancy@wib.org
Take advantage of cost effective and comprehensive distance learning education!  
Our Distance Learning Program allows your employees the flexibility to complete training on their scheduleat their desk or at homewith the assistance of an instructor. These online training courses cover a wide variety of subjects for both you and the entire bank staff.

How Does Your Bank’s Compensation Stack Up?

The Moss Adams & WIB 2011 Community Bank Compensation Survey has been completed. The results provide banking professionals with crucial information and is an invaluable guide for professionals in business planning. WIB members who participated in the survey will receive the results at no charge. Click here to request or order the survey.


How Long has it Been Since Your Bank Reviewed its Employment Agreements?
Gayle Appelbaum, McLagan

When was the last time your organization reviewed its employment and change-in-control agreements? Changes in regulations and guidance affecting compensation have also had an impact on executive agreements. With transparency in disclosure required by public banks, increasing shareholder pressure and concerns about complying with regulatory requirements, banks should be reviewing these agreements on a regular basis.  <read more>

Making Decisions around Disability Insurance
Burton Goldfield, TriNet

Disability Insurance is considered a “must have” for employers to be competitive in today’s market when it comes to attracting top talent. We’ll cover the five key decisions an employer needs to consider when planning for disability insurance.  <read more>

Employee Evaluations and Coaching
Rebecca Doepke, NewGround

One of the most undesirable responsibilities as a manager in most organizations is writing and giving performance appraisals. All too often, managers and employees rank performance appraisals with the dental or doctor visit; it’s an unpleasant but necessary annual task.  <read more>

Cut Down Training To Save Money!
Jim Hopkins, JK Hopkins Consulting

When corporations in America are completely finished with the necessary pruning to cut expenses and reduce spending on processes they can live without, if things don’t improve, they will often pick up the budget ax and start cutting things down.  <read more>

Keep ‘Me’ Out of It!
Martie Woods, Deluxe Corporation

Many of us are required to make quick decisions with far-reaching consequences. One way to enhance the effectiveness of those decisions is to understand today’s valued customers and remember that they’re not like you.  <read more>

Training Principles Part 4: The Role of the Coach
Scott Byorum, Nationwide Real Estate Tax Service, Inc.

Training is not coaching; just as managing is not leading. While the terms may seem to overlap in meaning, there are distinct differences. Managing is making sure people do what they already know how to do. Leading is providing a vision of the destination for the people who will take you there, and empowering them to do it.  <read more>


Bank Members! Are You Taking Advantage of Your Free Job Posting?
If you joined or renewed your WIB membership in 2011, your bank gets at least one free job posting on WIB's Job Connect! This is your way to reach targeted, qualified candidates along with tools to manage your online recruiting efforts. You can search resumes of possible candidates for free. Contact us for more information or to find out about WIB membership today!

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