No. 29: Origin Bank

August 28, 2016, 9:00 p.m. EDT 1 Min Read

Location: Ruston, La.
Assets: $3.8 billion
Employees: 662
President and CEO: Drake Mills
www.originbankonline.com

Fitness/wellness program: Employees at Origin (formerly called Community Trust Bank) earn wellness points by participating in a variety of activities, such as 5K races and wellness exams. Those with high scores receive gift cards.

Bonus/incentive program: Each department creates their own goals, and annual bonuses — usually ranging from 4% to 20% of an employee's salary — are calculated based on meeting those goals.

Communication tool/practice: An intranet newsletter includes a "Caption This" section, where employees add descriptions to funny pictures, and a brag board, where co-workers can praise someone's good work.

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