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Nov 12, 2021
All travel, including business travel, came to a standstill last year. But, as businesses needed to visit customers, vendors, and other business associates, business metaverses started to spring up. These are virtual environments, like online conferences, that allow 3D interactions between attendees as avatars. We explain more about these virtual environments and why they could continue to be valuable in the business world.

Oct 15, 2021
With companies across all industries facing record levels of job vacancies — 10.9MM in July — competition for talent is increasingly intense. To compete effectively, community financial institutions need to be reviewing wages and benefits packages, remembering work-life balance, maximizing the use of technology, and considering nontraditional financial services candidates.

Sep 24, 2021
With 2020 behind us and still recovering in 2021, what does 2022 look like? This is the question that bankers need to ask themselves as they move into strategic planning season. To assist you with your assessments, here are the top strategic priorities for financial institutions.