J&K Bank promoted 893 Banking Associates to Associate Executive cadre. The orders to this effect were issued today by the Human Resources Division of the bank. Over 1200 eligible Banking Associates were scanned through interview by the promotion committee of the Bank. The bank has taken number of measures during the past two years to boost the morale of its staff so that there is all round improvement in the customer service of the bank. While understanding the importance of everybody's role, the bank has devised career progression even for drivers, care takers, cook etc. In fact every employee has a defined role and status in the bank. It is worth mentioning that the bank redefined its human resources strategy to complement the business strategy. "Through the process of HR revamping, the bank has shifted from old generation private sector bank to new generation private sector bank. The bank has empowered the people down the line. The bank is one of the banks in the country to introduce performance management system and performance-linked variable pay. Promotions in all cadres have been done. Jobs have been specified and this revamp has led to revitalization of the bank," said Mr. A. K. Mehta, President and Chief Peoples' Officer of the Bank.