FROST BANK RAISES MINIMUM WAGE RATE TO $20 PER HOUR, BOOSTING PAY FOR 1,800 WORKERS
Frost Bank, a prominent Texas bank, has announced an increase in its minimum starting pay to $20 per hour, affecting approximately 1,800 employees across Texas.
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Frost Bank, a prominent Texas bank, has announced an increase in its minimum starting pay to $20 per hour, affecting approximately 1,800 employees across Texas. This decision reflects the bank's commitment to competitive workplace practices and employee welfare, representing an annual investment of around $15 million. The increase is part of a broader strategy that includes enhanced benefits, technology investments, and a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
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- Increased minimum starting pay to $20 per hour, affecting 1,800 employees.
- Annual investment of around $15 million for employee compensation.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in workplace practices.
- Increased employee benefits, including vacation and time off.
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Bank, one of the largest banks based in Texas, today notified its employees that is has raised its minimum starting pay rate to
"This is just one of the ways that Frost has invested in our employees," said Frost Chairman and CEO Phil Green. "In addition to our commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, we have built beautiful facilities to work in and kept them open even as many employees enjoy the flexibility of working remotely. We've increased vacation, paid time off, caregiver time and community service time off. We've invested in technology to make us more effective and to keep us connected. And we just invested
The increased minimum wage, which amounts to an annual investment of around
"We continuously study our markets to make sure that we provide a fair and competitive compensation package for our employees," Green said. "Having that information gives us the flexibility to keep up with market conditions and make Frost an extraordinary place to work, unlike any other."
About Frost:
Frost is the banking, investments and insurance subsidiary of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR), a financial holding company with
For more information:
Bill Day
210-220-5427 office
210-288-5498 mobile
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