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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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If you want your bank to be one of the best to work for, you can pick up a lot of pointers from those in our third annual ranking.
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Location: Sioux Falls, S.D. Assets: $1.5 billion
Employees: 338
CEO: Dana Dykhouse
Popular with employees: Full benefits are extended to all employees who work more than 20 hours a week.
Activity to relieve stress/promote fun: The bank sponsors an annual employee celebration called PREMIERocks. Last October, country music stars Keith Urban and The Band Perry performed.
Career development/training program: First Premier offers professional and personal courses on everything from leadership to technology. In 2014, 36 topics were covered in 120 different sessions.
