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But CoBiz Financial announced the price in 2009, a time when employees already were on edge about the banking industry, according to Sue Hermann, the communications director for the Denver bank.
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Some might question the payoff for lavish parties, fitness centers and even career-development programs. But a growing body of academic evidence suggests that there is a link between employee happiness and bottom-line results.
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Location: Denver
Assets: $3.1 billion
Employees: 427
Chairman and CEO: Steven Bangert
Community service initiative: Employees fund and lead a grant-giving foundation, and CoBiz matches their contributions. Recipients are determined through an annual community involvement survey.
Employee recognition/appreciation program: A quarterly award recognizes an employee who performs an act of kindness, innovates or shows unusual dedication. The winner receives $750.
Bonus/incentive program: Monthly rewards go to tellers who provide excellent customer service and balance cash draws with no overages, shortages or policy violations.
