OUR ASSOCIATES
Our associates share our values, our beliefs, and our commitment to consistently provide exceptional customer service to our customers. We listen, we learn, and we focus on our customers’ needs, always putting their interests above our own.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. We have embraced a strong tradition of leadership in supporting philanthropic programs through workplace giving, individual donations, and volunteer efforts. The Bank is proud of the way our associates have given generously of their time, talents, energy, and money. We are committed to providing our associates with opportunities and resources to continue helping their local communities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
It is the Bank’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
Ensure that all personnel actions affecting, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company‐sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreation programs will be administered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any condition protected by applicable law.
To review our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy,
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Bank’s commitment to diversity stems from a strong culture of integrity, genuine concern for others, and respect for our associates and customers. We do not just respect our differences; we value them. We believe diversity creates great outcomes for all.
Southern Bank recognizes that attracting and retaining associates with different backgrounds and varied perspectives is vital in understanding the needs of our customers. Also, it allows our associates to identify ways to make a difference in the communities where they live and work.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
At Southern Bank, we understand that our associates are as important as our customers. To our customers, our associates are the Bank. We want all of our associates to accomplish their goals. We employ great people who work together with a common purpose: doing what’s right! Southern Bank provides exciting opportunities for career growth and development for our associates. It is our desire for all associates to enjoy their association with the Bank and, in turn, be strong advocates for the Bank.
By doing right by associates and customers, shareholders, and our communities, the Bank honors its heritage by building lasting relationships with those it serves.
SOUTHERN BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Southern Bank provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Southern Bank complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Southern Bank expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Southern Bank’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
If you require an accommodation to apply for a current job opening, please contact Southern Bank at
919-658-7000 and ask to be transferred to a Human Resources associate.
