New Jersey Banker - Issue1, 2025

CONTENTS What’s inside 9 CREATING & RETAINING AN ENGAGED WORKFORCE DEPARTMENTS 05 CHAIR’S PLATFORM In 2024, the competition for talent is fiercer than ever, with candidates seeking not only competitive salaries but also meaningful careers, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. 06 FROM THE NJBANKERS PRESIDENT’S OFFICE In today’s competitive banking environment, talent retention and acquisition are two of the most critical components of an organization’s success. 08 POLITICS AND POLICY Can we come together under the banner of freedom and democracy that Lincoln envisioned? 17 WELCOME NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 18 MEET SOME OF OUR ENDORSED AND SELECT PROVIDERS 20 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: HR COMMITTEE ARTICLES 09 Creating & Retaining an Engaged Workforce 10 Managing. Leading. Coaching. Mentoring. A Mental Model for Flexible Leadership 12 Strategies to Attract, Motivate, and Retain Young Talent in 2025 14 2024 Rising Star Awards Winners 23 Q&A with a Bank CEO 26 Income Protection: Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset (Your Paycheck) 10 MANAGING. LEADING. COACHING. MENTORING. A MENTAL MODEL FOR FLEXIBLE LEADERSHIP 12 STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT, MOTIVATE, AND RETAIN YOUNG TALENT IN 2025 24 BANK SHOTS 25 BANK NOTES 27 UPCOMING EVENTS 3

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