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We are proud to be named a Fair360 Top Regional Company for 2024! At Citizens, we strive to develop fair and inclusive workplaces and help build stronger communities. Thank you for this recognition, Fair360!
In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we've launched our annual Move for Mental Health step challenge. This walking challenge gives our colleagues time to focus on their wellbeing, while also supporting the wellbeing of others through our new corporate partner, Mental Health America. If 2,500 colleagues participate in the challenge, Citizens will donate $30,000 to the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, wellbeing and illness prevention. Operating nationally and in communities across the country, Mental Health America advocates for closing the mental health equity gap while increasing nationwide awareness and understanding through public education, direct services, tools, and research. We’re proud to be honored by Mental Health America with a gold level certification for their Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. With an overall score was 84% (compared to the average employer score of 36%), we’re committed to providing ongoing conversations and resources so our colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Learn about our mental health benefits below.
Citizens is proud to recognize and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander visionaries, who drive influences for our collective future through innovation. Kirthika Parmeswaran is paving a path of accessibility for mothers experiencing postpartum depression. With her initiative, Vital Start Health, she’s trailblazing work in a critical discipline and, best of all, sharing her best practices and key insights to empower other innovators for success.
As we reflect on inclusion and innovation this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we understand the two are intrinsically linked. They are powerful drivers in our communities. We are proud to share our colleagues' perspectives on how inclusion and innovation go hand in hand, especially when it comes to building the workforce of the future.
Citizenship is at the heart of who we are, rooted in the belief that when people and communities reach their potential, we all thrive. This week, Citizens and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the establishment of the first-ever “Citizens Helping Citizens” Scholarship to build accessible pathways, while providing opportunities of cultural awareness, understanding, & leadership nationally for high school students who are pursing postsecondary education. The program provides $50k in scholarship to 10 high school students entering a 2 or a 4-year college, university, or trade school in the fall of 2024, ensuring students have the proper resources and knowledge to help them reach their full potential. “Coming together with UNCF to launch the Citizens Helping Citizens Scholarship allows us to accelerate our commitment in building a more inclusive future to meet the ever-changing needs of our young people,” said Yvette Vargas, Head of Development at Citizens. “We're delighted to invest into the next generation of students by providing access to education, which fuels continuous learning, skills development, and professional aspirations.” The ongoing partnership between Citizens and UNCF has provided value beyond the scholarship, with key investments, mentorship, and workforce development initiatives for students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Share with the qualifying high school seniors in your network. Applications are due 5p EST on 5/13/24.
Citizens is committed to building a more sustainable future. We're taking action to offset our power consumption with clean energy, support our clients and customers and their transition to a lower-carbon future and partnering with local nonprofits dedicated to promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy in our communities. Read more about our efforts at the link below!
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're flipping the spotlight on our colleague volunteers. What makes Citizens stand out are our passionate colleagues who genuinely care about helping our customers and communities thrive. This is shown in how we show up to give back to the neighborhoods where we live and work. In 2023, nearly 9,000 colleagues donated more than 232,000 service hours to support 3,200 nonprofits. Amongst the super-regional banks, our civic engagement totals are above and beyond our peers and are a true differentiator that sets apart our culture and the impact we have on our communities. Plus, every colleague receives 4 hours of additional PTO annually for volunteer-related activities and Citizens matches colleague donations (up to $1,000 annually) to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Together, we are Made Ready to Make a Difference!
Today we announced Q1 2024 earnings and key results, demonstrating our continuing ability to successfully navigate a dynamic environment. “We are executing well on our key strategic initiatives, including the Private Bank, NYC Metro, TOP 9 and servicing Private Capital. We remain comfortable with our full year guidance and are excited by our medium-term prospects,” said Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun. Read the full report at the link below.
It’s International Day of Pink and our colleagues wore pink to bring visibility to the LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate visibility in all its forms---you are seen, acknowledged and respected. Today and every day, we are Made Ready to stand up against bullying, discrimination, and violence. Learn more about our culture of inclusion here.
"We need people who have a demonstrated ability to learn, who are agile learners and have a real thirst for bettering themselves. We can't possibly hire for everything we need in the future. What we can hire - people who are voracious learners, people who want to improve themselves." Our Chief Human Resources Officer, Susan LaMonica, spoke with Newsweek on the types of skills we value in candidates. We’re proud to rank as a five-star company on their 2024 list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters.
