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Recently, Dave Feldhaus hosted a Diversity Digest session on the topic of night owls versus early birds. Dave’s session cited research suggests that genetics dictate our bodies’ internal clock that influences when we are most alert, creative and productive. Like all of the Diversity Digests, this is another example of how employees in a workplace can be different. He hopes this session can help others gain a better understanding and respect for these natural differences – including what times throughout the day work best for each of us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and research with us, Dave! Read more about his experience with being a night owl below.
Our team had a wonderful time at the recent Illinois Bankers Association Holiday Breakfast! It was terrific networking with our peers and celebrating this joyful season together. cc: Sharon Gorrell, Betsy Johnson (IBA Chair and incoming FHLBank Chicago Board member), Kenya L. Lee, and Jaronda Lightfoot-Hall
In honor of National Adoption Day, Kim Cullotta hosted a Diversity Digest session touching on her experience of having foster parents and being adopted. She chose this topic to raise awareness for individuals to consider how they might be able to support other families in the adoption network. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kim! Read her thoughts on what you can do to support the cause.
Siona Gupta shared her experience on the subject of cultural appropriation in today’s society and the gray area surrounding the topic. Siona believes it is important to educate ourselves on what can be considered insensitive to another person and identified ways that employees can respectfully and meaningfully appreciate other cultures. Thank you for sharing your story and perspective with us, Siona!
We are proud to welcome our 2022 summer interns and can’t wait to see all the exciting work they will accomplish this summer!
Our Affordable Housing Program awards funding to members who partner with developers, community organizations, government units, public housing authorities, or tribal governments to acquire, build, or rehabilitate affordable housing. Meet a recent recipient, Carrollton Bank, and its partner Central Illinois Services, who are rehabilitating housing for families, veterans, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities. Help empower similar projects across Illinois and Wisconsin by applying for a role with us at the Jobs tab above.
We are honored to announce that we have been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for the second year in a row! Special thanks to our employees for bringing their authentic selves to work each day and passionately supporting our members and the vibrant, diverse communities they serve.
