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The Hidden Talent Crisis in Community Banking: Why Traditional Recruiting Methods Are Failing

Community banks across the Midwest are facing an unprecedented challenge that's quietly threatening their growth and stability: finding qualified talent in an increasingly competitive market. While larger regional banks can offer substantial compensation packages and...

The OCC’s Latest Move: A Win for Community Bank Mergers

In a significant development for the banking industry, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has recently reversed its 2024 bank merger guidelines, reinstating a more streamlined application process for community banks. This change marks a pivotal moment...

The Commercial Lending Talent Gap: Understanding Today’s Banking Recruitment Challenges

In today's banking landscape, we're witnessing an unprecedented surge in commercial lending positions, yet filling these roles has become increasingly challenging. As a specialized executive search firm working closely with community and regional banks across the...