You’ve Got a (Work) Friend in Me
8/1/2024 (Updated: 8/2/2024) - Stories and Insights
If you’ve been fortunate enough to make work friends, you know how valuable these 9 to 5 relationships can be. Your cubicle-mate or shift manager can influence how long you remain at a company. That’s why cultivating friendships among his team remains important to SouthState’s Eric Arnold.
Arnold, a Consumer Bank operations support leader, views SouthState as a community bank that just happens to have 250 branches. This atmosphere lends itself to team members supporting one another, mentor-mentee opportunities and a fun work environment. Arnold works hard to make sure his team stays connected even though they’re working remotely.
“I realize how lucky I am to work here. We operate in a manner that puts our employees first. We have great leaders who pass down that culture of togetherness. This example empowers everyone to pitch in and become a team,” Arnold says.
SouthState’s culture begins with the company’s core values, which Arnold proudly says aren’t only words on a poster. He aims to provide all employees and customers with the tools they need to succeed – and celebrate wins along the way with Cuban coffee, Eric’s specialty.
He also encourages his team to have a healthy work-life balance and encourage one another.
“If one of us is going through a difficult time and needs to focus on their family, we all step up. There’s no question what our priority should be,” he says.
Hear from other SouthState team members about their supportive work culture and leadership growth opportunities.
“I realize how lucky I am to work here. We operate in a manner that puts our employees first. We have great leaders who pass down that culture of togetherness. This example empowers everyone to pitch in and become a team,” Arnold says.
SouthState’s culture begins with the company’s core values, which Arnold proudly says aren’t only words on a poster. He aims to provide all employees and customers with the tools they need to succeed – and celebrate wins along the way with Cuban coffee, Eric’s specialty.
He also encourages his team to have a healthy work-life balance and encourage one another.
“If one of us is going through a difficult time and needs to focus on their family, we all step up. There’s no question what our priority should be,” he says.
Hear from other SouthState team members about their supportive work culture and leadership growth opportunities.
