Environmental, Social, and Governance

Human Capital

Our culture distinguishes us from our competitors and is the driving force behind our continued success. Our leadership is committed to a culture that values people alongside results.

Our brand promise (“More than your bank. Your banker.”) and purpose (“We empower our clients’ financial wellness and help them build secure futures”), together with our core values statement (“Do the Right Thing, Build Relationships & Loyalty, Embrace Individuality & Value Others, Promote Career Growth, Be Committed to Community, and Represent the Star (our bank) Proudly”), are the foundation on which our culture is built.

The bank has grown significantly since its beginnings in 1895. Our commitment to fostering a culture that values our associates across our entire footprint remains unwavering. We have a Chief Culture Officer and a Chief Diversity Officer who make it a priority to ensure our culture is maintained and associates exemplify our values.

Diversity and Inclusion

Integral to our culture and values is a commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment whereby respect, acceptance and belonging are practiced and experienced by all.

Our associates are our most valuable assets, and our differences make us stronger. The individual perspectives, life experiences, capabilities and talents, which our associates invest in their work, represent a significant part of our culture, reputation and collective achievements.

The Chief Diversity Officer and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Council, which comprises diverse associates from various levels and offices throughout our organization, connect the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives with our broader business strategies. A diverse team produces more creative solutions, offers better client service and is vital to attracting and retaining talent—key factors that contribute to our success. We continue to build an inclusive culture through a variety of DE&I initiatives for internal promotions and hiring practices.

At February 8, 2024, we had approximately 811 associates, which included approximately 784 full-time associates and approximately 27 part-time associates. At February 8, 2024, approximately 70% of our workforce was female, 30% was male, and approximately 22% was ethnic minorities. None of our associates are represented by a labor union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Our commitment to people and being an employer with integrity and heart has earned us numerous accolades including: one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Florida” by Florida Trend for 12 consecutive years, a “Best Bank to Work For” by American Bankers Association for 11 consecutive years and being named by Forbes in 2023 as one of “America’s Best-in-State Banks, a selection made from direct consumer feedback and online reviews.

The average tenure of our associates is approximately 9.6 years, and the average tenure of our management team is 28 years. Tenure statistics support these accolades and further demonstrate that associates enjoy working for Capital City Bank.

Compensation and Benefits Program

To attract and retain experienced associates we offer a competitive compensation and benefits program, foster a culture where everyone feels included and empowered to do to their best work, and give associates the opportunity to give back to their communities and make a social impact.

Our compensation program is designed to attract and reward talented individuals who possess the skills necessary to support our business objectives, assist in the achievement of our strategic goals and create long-term value for our shareowners. We provide our associates with compensation packages that include base salary and annual incentive bonuses, and certain associates can receive equity awards tied to the company’s performance.

Experience has taught us that a compensation program with both short- and long-term awards provides fair and competitive compensation and aligns associate and shareowner interests by incentivizing business and individual performance. This dual approach also encourages long-term company performance and integrates compensation with our business plans.

In addition to cash and equity compensation, we offer associates benefits including life and health (medical, dental & vision) insurance, paid time off, an associate stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) plan. Associates hired prior to 2020 are eligible to participate in a pension plan.

A core value is providing associates the ability to “grow a career.” To that end, we support and encourages associates to develop a life-long habit of continuous learning that focuses on personal and professional development through higher education. We offer an educational Tuition Assistance Plan to help eligible associates continue or begin post-high school education, develop skills, increase knowledge and aid in career development.

We have invested in tools and capabilities that allow our team members to work remotely as appropriate.

Health and Safety

Our business success is fundamentally connected to our associates’ well-being. We make available to our associates a voluntary wellness program, StarFit that provides associates with resources and good-health opportunities through exercise, diet and preventive care.

In response to emerging workplace practices, we made changes to our flex–work program to assist our associates in maintaining a work/life balance consistent with their professional and personal goals.

We continue to follow local and federal guidance, including guidance prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), regarding COVID-19 precautions and health measures.