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S P R I N G 2 0 2 6 / W O R K F O R M E 9 That's how we grow talent from within and sustain our organiza- tion over time." Maine Community Bank: People-centric approach Relationships are at the heart of the approach taken by Maine Community Bank. Retail banking provides a strong foundation for career growth. Employees gain hands- on experience with customers, products and daily operations — taking on responsibilities that will propel them forward in their careers. They make decisions that have a direct impact on cus- tomers. Day-to-day experience is buttressed with classroom train- ing, job shadowing and tuition reimbursement programs. "Because so much of what we do is people-centric, it starts with hiring employees who value relationships. Our retail team members get to know customers by name and build trust over time, and reinforce the bank's role as a reliable partner," says Brian Robinson, director of hu- man resources. "Those relationships be - come even more important as employees take on greater re- sponsibility and move into leadership roles, as many of our branch managers have done after starting in entry-level positions." The bank also looks for leadership charac- teristics, both in the hiring process and in decisions about promotions. "We pay close attention to how individuals show initiative, support their teammates and handle customer interactions, as self-motivation, the ability to collaborate, sound judgment and a desire to learn are often the first indicators of future managers," he says. n There is simply no substitute for good judgment and getting things right the first time. That's where Drummond Woodsum attorneys Michael Buescher, Peter Felmly, Justin Cary, Elek Miller, Kathleen Wade, Connor Schratz, and Abigail Silsby can help. We are a group of highly specialized attorneys focused on providing human resources professionals with the practical guidance they need to effectively address personnel matters. dwmlaw.com | 800.727.1941 dwmlaw.com | 800.727.1941 Workplace Solutions for Maine Employers LEARN MORE about what our Employment & Labor Team can do for you. f i n a n c i a l s e r v i c e s P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F B A N G O R S A V I N G S B A N K