Bank In Decline - Specialist SouthState Employee Review

1.0
Feb 8, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Independent Financial suffers from poor executive management and a lack of clear direction communicated through the ranks. Things were better years prior before the name change and move to the Henneman HQ.

Cons

Many. As mentioned before, poor leadership from the highest levels. This bank chose to RIF 10% of staff the week before Thanksgiving 2022 and spin doctor it as a positive. Many long-time employees are leaving or terribly unhappy and looking for an out. This bank is quickly becoming Legacy Bank 2.0 with all of the Prosperity/Legacy castoffs being hired.

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5.0
Jul 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

great culture and fun place to work

Cons

none at this time really

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work Hours PTO Work-Life Balance

Cons

Favoritism Non-existent Raises Unnecessary AI use EVERYWHERE Pays less than other banks that are keen on selling, while they now take a sales-forward approach for no raise whatsoever Higher-Ups don’t know what being in a branch is like in the modern day

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