TruWest Asked, Staff Answered
May 1, 2023
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An employee program at the Arizona cooperative solicits ideas for saving money and improving member services.
Employee Incentives
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
December 26, 2022
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As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the best of 2022, and we’ll see you in 2023. Mentoring Program Connects C-Suite Women With Young Black Professionals A six-week, 1-to-1 mentoring program connects white women in senior leadership
How Empower FCU Empowers Branch Employees
August 15, 2022
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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.
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
July 18, 2022
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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.
Industry Performance: Human Capital (4Q21)
March 28, 2022
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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.
Affinity Plus Learns Lessons Of Its Own By Investing In Staff MBAs
February 28, 2022
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The Minnesota cooperative leaned on insight from industry peers to create a path for building employees’ skills and knowledge.
On-site Learning Lab Supports School Children At MSUFCU
September 28, 2020
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Employees can bring their kindergarten through eighth grade students to work at the credit union’s headquarters.
5 Ways To Engage Employees
October 14, 2019
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A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
Toss The Incentives, Keep The Performance
July 5, 2017
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Power Financial ditched its employee incentive program in 2015 to improve the lives of its employees and members.
A New Charter Brings New Life
June 12, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
TruWest Asked, Staff Answered
An employee program at the Arizona cooperative solicits ideas for saving money and improving member services.
CreditUnions.com 2022: Best Of Human Resources And Operations
As we celebrate the holiday season, the office of Callahan & Associates will be closed Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Enjoy this selection of the ...
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, ...
GRAPH OF THE WEEK: Credit Union Hiring Spikes Amid Hot Job Market
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 ...
Industry Performance: Human Capital (4Q21)
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 ...
Affinity Plus Learns Lessons Of Its Own By Investing In Staff MBAs
The Minnesota cooperative leaned on insight from industry peers to create a path for building employees' skills and knowledge.
On-site Learning Lab Supports School Children At MSUFCU
Employees can bring their kindergarten through eighth grade students to work at the credit union’s headquarters.
5 Ways To Engage Employees
A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
Toss The Incentives, Keep The Performance
Power Financial ditched its employee incentive program in 2015 to improve the lives of its employees and members.
A New Charter Brings New Life
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
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Markets Flip From Pricing Cuts To 50% Chance Of Hikes
Jason Haley
Look beyond the headlines to better understand what is driving current market trends and how they could impact credit union investment portfolios.
Keep The Mortgage. Ditch The Fees.
Savana Morie
A rethink of closing costs, rate relief, and employer partnerships helped 7 17 Credit Union build an affordable housing mortgage program that works.
Home Is Where The Heart (And More) Is
Aaron Passman
Where is mortgage growth coming from right now? This week, CreditUnions.com covers a mix of home equity campaigns, targeted affordability programs, and niche lending strategies that are bringing borrowers back into the market.
3 Ways To Market For HELOC Success
Aaron Passman
Home equity lending is a winning option for credit unions in today’s mortgage environment. Learn how three different shops meet members’ needs.
Small House, Big Opportunity: 2 Takes On Manufactured Home Loans
Aaron Passman
Manufactured home loans can provide members access to affordable housing, including those in rural areas. Two credit unions share how they approach the niche product.
Mortgage Lending Is Back, But It Looks Different
Tony Waltrich
After a prolonged slowdown, signs of life are returning to mortgage lending. Growth is uneven, with first-time buyers and shifting rate dynamics driving activity in select segments.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History And Culture
Aaron Passman
How a novel role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.