July 8, 2024

Three years into their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Loan Program, Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport, has found nothing but success in their efforts to assist the international community in their service area. The program helps residents who do not have a social security number, including undocumented immigrants, but have an individual taxpayer identification number. Security

When we’re babies, we have a unique relationship with language. We start with a listen-first approach, then grow into toddlers who prioritize expanding vocabulary and asking questions. As teenagers we create a whole new relationship with language, using slang, jargon and digital communication to incorporate our own personality in the language we use.

As financial institutions consider ways to engage their teams, create a strong sense of belonging and bolster culture, employee resource groups continue to be an attractive option. ERGs, also known as affinity groups or business resource groups, are internal communities within your workplace that are voluntary, employee-led and serve as a resource for their members.

Like many companies throughout the U.S., Old National Bank recognizes that maintaining a firm commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a powerful differentiator and a key to our continued success. Strong Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs and policies help organizations like ours attract, develop and retain top talent by building a culture of inclusion where differences are not just welcomed, but also celebrated.

Our mission at the Association is to grow stronger banks and stronger communities. One of the ways we do that is by providing resources to help our members and your employees institute best practices for areas like internal human resources or external communications and public relations. With this issue of Hoosier Banker, we are excited to roll out a new resource for an area where many of our members are unsure of how (or if) to start – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.