DATA DIVE WHAT DO COMMUNITY BANK EMPLOYEES REVEAL ABOUT THEIR WORKPLACES AND THE INDUSTRY MORE BROADLY IN 2022? WHICH WORKPLACE BENEFITS ARE MOST IMPORTANT? 2021 VS. 2022 Medical benefits, paid time off , retirement programs and flexible schedules have stayed important to employees 20 97% of community bank employees would recommend their workplace 94% are satisfied with their position (Satisfied, Very Satisfied or Extremely Satisfied) EQUAL RECOGNITION Do men and women feel equally compensated? When it comes to performance standards and award recognition, our bank provides: 81% 71% 68% 77% 81% 77% 85% 91% 84% Family leave Other perks Wellness programs Competitive, equitable salaries Overall Bonuses or compensation for excellent performance Men Women EDUCATION IS TOP OF MIND Community banks support learning among staff . Banks encouraged: Strongly Agree % Providing or making training available Training mentors Reimbursing expenses 49 44 48 46 Q ICBA Independent Banker Q December 2022 Agree % 40 40 29 Recognition to individuals and groups Optional/ voluntary benefits 8% 8% 5% 4% 3% 3% 1% 1% 0% Vision/dental benefits 0% Neutral % 9 12 20 Disagree % 2 3 1 Strongly Disagree % 1 1 1 89% say their bank appreciates perspectives from all staff say their bank actively encourages diversity among staff Medical benefits Paid time off Retirement programs Flexible schedule/ telecommuting Advancement opportunities Remote working policies Training 18% 20% 13% 14% 91% 29% 35% 34% 35% 44% 47% 40 60 62% 59% 74% 73% 80