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Talking in a Digital World

Independent Banker

Customer contact centers are reshaping retail service for the technology age. But in today’s world of proliferating digital devices and communication options, customer contact centers, once operating primarily as telephone switchboards, are turning into full-service and multichannel communication hubs. Bob Meara, retail banking expert.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

Consider your branch strategy. Assessing the value of bank branches is an exercise that began long before the pandemic, but vaccine and mask mandates added new considerations to the debate. Community banks need to take advantage of the digitalization of banking operations.”. ? Invest in tomorrow’s talent. Connors, Jr.,

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