PRESS RELEASE – TEAM members of the Saint Lucia operation of CIBC First Caribbean were feted by management on Thursday May 15th, Employee Appreciation Day across the bank’s 17 territories. The objective of the day was to voice and demonstrate appreciation for the dedication of the approximately 3000 professionals staffing the bank across the region.
Director Southern EC Islands & Country Ladesa James Williams led off the celebration of staff in Saint Lucia with a visit to all branches, accompanied by Bridge Street Branch Manager Smerna Pompelis and Human Resource Officer Elaine Borton. Managers followed the example by treating their direct support staff with fruit baskets, breakfast, flowers and small treats.
In her expressions of thanks to the branches Mrs Williams delivered tokens “as a small memento of management’s appreciation for your hard work and commitment to delivering value and often exceeding the expectations of clients. In you, the bank has much to be thankful for, due in great part to your commitment to delivering excellence every day,” she said.
At the country level, each branch was also rewarded with an activity of their choice. Team Rodney Bay opted for Sunset cruise with massages on board for staff. The Soufriere branch also spent their team time on the water with a catamaran cruise. Team Vieux Fort selected an after work lime at Hewanorra Gardens, while the Bridge Street branch enjoyed a buffet lunch served at the branch, using the catering services of a business client of the bank.
Each department also received brand decorated cakes, while individual team members were presented with personalised mugs and other treats. Contract workers, such as guards and courier personnel also received branded mementos from branch managers.