Following the opening of a new branch in Harford County and the expected move to a larger location for its Howard County branch, the State Employees Credit Union of Maryland (SECU) is doing something that has become a rarity over the past year for most businesses -- the bank is hiring. SECU, the largest state-chartered credit union in Maryland, is looking to add 40 new employees to its roster.
The move to take on new employees is not unusual, however. According to SECU statistics, the local bank hired 127 new employees in 2009, including 21 in the fourth quarter.
"Approximately 75 percent of our openings are 'retail' positions in our branches and call center," says SECU President and CEO Rod Staatz.
Staatz notes that SECU's continued growth and subsequent hiring has kept its Human Resources Department busy. To keep pace with its high level of hiring activity, the bank has been holding monthly orientation classes for new employees. These three-day classes introduce new SECU employees to corporate culture, key leaders, department functions, products and services, and other critical areas.
For 2010, Staatz says SECU will focus on retention, engagement, and development. "In the near term, SECU plans to concentrate on managing our potential and existing employee pool to attract and retain top talent,"
"Our approach to working with new employees is to engage them through career pathing and development initiatives, as well as by offering a rich and comprehensive benefits package," Staatz explains.
Source: Rod Staatz, SECU
Writer: Walaika Haskins