Need Fresh Ideas? Think Outside The Management Circle.
To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
To instill a culture of innovation, Canvas Credit Union makes it easier for front-line employees to present new ideas to executives.
A partnership that helps the homeless wouldn’t be nearly as successful without the right people in the right seats — but that means more than just looking for the right work background.
The IC Federal Credit Union chief reflects on how decades spent outside of financial services have shaped his approach to credit union leadership.
Indiana-based Public Service launched ITMs as part of a broader pivot to deepen member service.
An executive in charge of communications and change management aligns people and purpose to create lasting organizational impact.
Employee engagement was a top credit union priority in 2024, as the industry worked to tackle challenges like mental health, financial wellness, change management, and more.
Recruitment and retention, emotional loyalty, and more were key topics during the second day of the Austin event.
Recent data shows rising levels of employee stress, but people are becoming more comfortable asking for help dealing with those worries.
From yoga to YouTube, three credit unions share insight on what’s working, or not, in their shops.
Credit Union 1 is cultivating a people-first approach through a quarterly program that highlights different strategic goals and ties employee behavior to organization success.

Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.

RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.

Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.

Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.

Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.

Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?

Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?

Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.

Today’s job market is shaped by skills based expectations, with employers slowing entry level hiring and placing greater emphasis on applied experience.

St. Cloud Financial is betting on digital assets to protect member relationships and future relevance. It’s picked up lessons for other leaders along the way.