FDB’s Management is Outdated and Unfair - Anonymous employee First Databank Employee Review

Thank you for your feedback. I agree with you that trust and accountability are critical values that managers within a business must uphold. I would extend this philosophy and practice to everyone within an organization (not just managers), and all relationships in general – professional and personal. Regarding the matter of trust, please know that I take allegations of “insulting and harassing” anyone extremely seriously. Actions of these types are unconditionally intolerable within FDB and if you have specific instances to report I encourage you to speak with me directly if you feel you cannot share them with anyone else. Please allow me to address some of your other concerns. Regarding compensation, our goal is to provide salaries that are fair and competitive within the marketplace. Employees are strongly encouraged to request a review of their salary relative to the current market if they feel a discrepancy exists. In fact, this process has successfully helped us to make salary adjustments for several employees within the past year. Regarding merit increases, please know that the average merit increase for all FDB employees combined over the past couple of years has been equivalent to the average indicated by Mercer's U.S. Compensation Planning Survey of 1,500 mid-size and large employers. Of course, an average merit increase for all employees combined implies that some employees will have higher increases (and some lower increases) than the average in a given year as these are based on goals accomplished, meeting deadlines, etc. Additionally, as you are aware, the bonus system for all employees at FDB, is based on overall company performance as well as individual performance relative to goals. Over the past few years, total bonus payments have increased. I would need to understand your specific circumstances in order to evaluate how these compensation-related items affect you. Regarding some of the other benefits you mentioned: 1) For decades, we have had an annual health and wellness reimbursement plan for gym memberships and other wellness type activities and purchases. If you are not aware of this, please speak with your manager and/or human resources to ensure that you can take advantage of this program. 2) Over the past year we have enhanced career growth with “Career Conversations” training for managers and employees to initiate discussions about career paths and development. So far, we have had had many managers and employees creating career development plans using this framework. Additionally, we have instituted a new paid medical leave policy with 100% salary continuation. Many of the items mentioned above have been revealed and addressed via the annual employee survey. While we cannot always respond to every suggestion and request provided in the surveys, many of these items indicate that the surveys are useful, we truly care about what employees think, and take action to make improvements when possible. Please know that my door is always open to you – and to all other FDB employees – if you wish to discuss your concerns in more detail. -Bob Katter, President