Today we talk once again with Amanda McKenzie (amckenzie@mybank.com) and Chuck Olsson (colsson@mybank.com) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and how business owners can motivate their staff beyond money. How can you find what best motivates your staff? What are some creative options? We discuss several options in this episode!

Today we talk with Amanda McKenzie (amckenzie@mybank.com) and Chuck Olsson (colsson@mybank.com) from the First United Human Resources department to discuss human resources and cultural fit. How important is it to ensure that you have and hire people in your business who fit your culture? We discuss how to find the right people, steps to take and how to maintain that culture once you’ve hired associates.

Today we talk about “making an impact” with Alan Mullendore (amullendore@mybank.com), Market President at First United serving Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland. We discuss the butterfly effect of how small actions can have a major impact on not only your life, but the lives of those around you, well into the future and finding that passion and purpose in your life will lead you to a place where you can make that impact in your community.

In our monthly Market and Economic Update, Megan Kinsinger, Portfolio Manager in First United’s Wealth Management area joins us to discuss the latest report; current trends and the positives and negatives impacting our economy currently.