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We just announced we are increasing the minimum hourly wage for our team members to $20, nearly triple the federal minimum wage. At Santander, our people are our most valuable asset. Offering a competitive wage is just one way we invest in our team members’ financial security, in addition to our commitment to their career development and personal wellbeing. https://www.santanderus.com/news_press_article/santander-us-increases-minimum-wage-to-20/
Our goal is to uplift, encourage and help employees to be their best selves at work and in their lives. We asked Maria Stanciu, SVP, Strategic Operations Governance Risk and Controls, and EmpowHER Employee Resource Group (ERG) Committee Member, how we help her prosper and what EmpowHER means to her. #WomensHistoryMonth #BreakTheBias
This week, Santander welcomed Pam Kuong to our continually expanding Commercial Banking Team. Pam is at the top of her field and a known powerhouse in the Boston market with more than 35 years of experience in the commercial banking sector. She will be an invaluable asset to the Santander Commercial Banking team serving our clients in New England. Welcome to Santander, Pam!
At Santander, we know that equity matters – not just in our workforce, but also in our partnerships and investments in the neighborhoods we serve. We’re proud of our partnership with Community First Fund on the launch of the Community First Fund Credit Union, a minority-focused financial institution. The credit union will open in June 2022 and expand access to lending and depository needs for the greater Lancaster community.
Santander US Chief Human Resources Officer Rosilyn Houston has been named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Women in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Diversity Global Magazine! Rosilyn has been a key leader in ensuring Santander is a place where employees feel welcomed, valued, and listened to regardless of their background. She has further developed our DEI strategy to ensure important diversity metrics are met and that employees’ voices are heard through our seven Employee Resource Groups. In addition to her work with Santander, she dedicates time to community organizations like the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute where she serves on the Executive Board. Congratulations, Rosilyn! Thank you for your inspiration through your tireless work and dedication to DEI.
Through its charitable foundation, Santander Consumer (SC) is donating $5.6 million in grants to 39 nonprofit organizations in the SC communities of Dallas, Mesa, and Tampa Bay. The donations will fund resources needed to help the most vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We recognize that the effects and ongoing concerns of the pandemic have adversely affected millions of individuals with grave consequences. The SC Foundation is truly committed to serving our most vulnerable communities by focusing investments with projects connected to our five philanthropic pillars with the intent of helping provide greater stability, support and hope for those in need.” Mahesh Aditya SC President and CEO
It’s fantastic to be recognised for our great partnership with Alzheimer's Society to support people affected by dementia with two great awards. We’re so proud to receive FTAdviser Diversity in Finance Award and Charity Times Corporate National Partnership Champion Award for our work in helping people living with dementia to remain independent for as long as possible, while feeling protected and supported by a dementia-friendly organisation
Santander US has become a national member company of Financial Literacy for All – a consortium of US companies and leaders from business, professional sports, non-profit organizations and entertainment that’s dedicated to embedding financial literacy within the US culture. The 10-year long commitment was launched in May by Operation Hope, an existing partner of Santander US, and their CEO, John Hope Bryant, who joined a US-wide panel discussion earlier this year with Ana Botin to talk about Responsible Banking and Diversity. Santander’s involvement complements our existing efforts across the US to promote greater financial well-being among our customers and employees.
We’ve been officially named as one of the UK’s Best Workplace for Women in 2021 by Great Place to Work UK! Our Chief HR Officer, Elaine Thomas says: “This is fantastic recognition for all the hard work our colleagues are doing to ensure diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and making Santander a place where everyone can thrive. Thank you all for your efforts - let's keep going and building on these achievements."
The Santander Foundation has launched a new Financial & Digital Empowerment Fund focused on helping people in the UK to become digitally and financially empowered. The ambition is to give people the tools, knowledge and confidence to make better decisions about money, so £1.8million will be awarded over three years to 12 UK charities and Community Interest Companies to have an even greater impact in local communities. If you’re part of a charitable organisation that shares this ambition, visit http://spr.ly/6044yrm5y. Applications close on 13 August 2021
