With the new year right around the corner, the team at CreditUnions.com is taking the opportunity to revisit some of our best stories from 2024 through the lens of — you guessed it — our editorial pillars.
From mental health to process improvement and career development, credit unions across the country made staff wellbeing a top priority in 2024. Countless credit union leaders have told our writers, “Our staff is our secret sauce.” And it’s no wonder: When credit union staffers feel supported and valued, they make members feel supported and valued, too.
With that in mind, today we’re looking at different ways credit unions across the country are Driving Employee Engagement:
- There’s a mental health crisis across the country, but Ohio’s 7 17 Credit Union is stepping up to the challenge with robust benefits offerings to help staff manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Members aren’t the only ones who might find themselves in need of financial comfort — employees can struggle, too. When that happens, employee financial wellness initiatives not only make staffers’ lives easier but also build empathy for the members they’re there to serve.
- The only constant might be change, but there’s a difference between being part of the change and falling victim to it. That’s why MSUFCU has a department dedicated to making change easier for employees across the institution.
- Many organizations reward highly engaged employees for meeting performance goals, but a growing number of credit unions are rethinking their incentive models and saying “goodbye” to bonuses.
- How do young employees know if a credit union career is for them? A job-shadowing program at CommunityAmerica sheds light on all areas of the credit union; retention and internal promotion rates are sunnier as a result.
What about you? How is your credit union driving employee engagement? What changes did you make in 2024? What’s on the horizon for the year ahead? Drop us a line, and we might feature your story on CreditUnions.com.
Let’s get to work.
Looking for more of the best of 2024? Click the links below to revisit some of the year’s best content from Callahan’s award-winning editorial team.
Best Of 2024: Building Vibrant Communities
Best Of 2024: Supporting Member Financial Wellbeing
Best Of 2024: Fostering Financially Strong Credit Unions