We aim for a culture of inclusion and belonging by bringing together our diverse perspectives.
We are proud to create an environment where both our employees and customers feel like they belong, and where they feel valued, respected and understood. A diverse and inclusive community allows us all to excel in our professional and personal lives.
Human Connections Collaborative
We strive to make BankFive a welcoming place for all. We consider our employees to be "teammates" - a group of individuals working toward a common goal. Our Human Connections Collaborative is comprised of teammates from throughout the Bank and open to any interested teammate.
Through our Human Connections Collaborative, we have established Teammate Resource Groups (TRGs), aimed at allowing teammates to share perspectives and build internal support systems. These groups are teammate-driven and teammate-led. Teammates are invited to be members of any TRG regardless of whether they specifically identify with the group or would just like to be a part of the discussion. Our very first TRGs were launched in January 2023 and additional groups will be created in the future. To date, BankFive teammates have established the following Teammate Resource Groups:
LGBTQIA+ Alliance
BankFive's LGBTQIA+ Alliance aims to maintain an open and accepting community that cares about the identity, safety and wellbeing of its customers and teammates. This group celebrates the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community while providing customers and teammates with a safe space, free of judgement and prejudice.
Working Parents
BankFive's Working Parents Resource Group aims to help BankFive teammates find the resources they need to juggle the demands of home and work life, while recognizing the challenges of being a working parent and the contributions they collectively make to the organization.
LUSO
- BankFive's LUSO Resource Group seeks to connect those from Portuguese Lusophone cultures with those of similar cultures within our local community. Through outreach, education and community events, this group aims to create a welcoming environment and safe space for shared knowledge and increased financial opportunities.
WE CAN
- WE CAN seeks to create an environment that validates the dignity, trust and respect of teammates who live with and/or support those with disabilities, visible and invisible medical conditions, mental health concerns, or illnesses. WE CAN promotes the inclusion and celebration of people with any disability to be empowered to bring their “whole selves” to work.
