How Empower FCU Empowers Branch Employees
The Syracuse, NY-based credit union has put in place a “self-promotion” program to help branch employees advance their careers and earn a series of raises, all while boosting member service.
The Syracuse, NY-based credit union has put in place a “self-promotion” program to help branch employees advance their careers and earn a series of raises, all while boosting member service.
Credit unions are hosting more FTEs and paying them more than they were one year ago, in large part driven by an extremely competitive hiring environment.
Attracting top talent now involves competing with the whole country, not just the shop down the street, and cooperatives are doing what they can to attract and retain employees.
The Minnesota cooperative leaned on insight from industry peers to create a path for building employees’ skills and knowledge.
Employees can bring their kindergarten through eighth grade students to work at the credit union’s headquarters.
A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
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