Executive Compensation
A Boost In Pay For Labor Day
Credit unions across the country are boosting their minimum wage.
6 Ways To Build A Better Benefits Package
HR departments are combining wages, bonuses, and retirement with telecommuting, quiet rooms, and family leave to build attractive benefits packages.
4 Ways To Cultivate The Corner Office
How Arizona’s largest credit union acquires top talent for its professional, management, and senior leadership roles.
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.
Politics, Paychecks, And Publicity (Not The Good Kind)
NAFCU conference attendees hear of hope for change in Washington, how size and gender matters in executive pay, and that risk management includes reputations.
Executive Compensation Is A Give And Take
A balanced salary strategy considers what other executives make as well as the credit union’s financial health.
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Members who more readily accept new self-service options are a market segment worth cultivating.
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
The financial system is ripe for enhanced cooperation between leagues, CUSOs, credit unions, and talented individuals.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2023
A Boost In Pay For Labor Day
6 Ways To Build A Better Benefits Package
4 Ways To Cultivate The Corner Office
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
Politics, Paychecks, And Publicity (Not The Good Kind)
Executive Compensation Is A Give And Take
Understanding The Value Of Early Adopters
Need Expertise? Take Expertise. Got A Branch? Give A Branch.
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What Should Credit Unions Know About Stablecoins?
Congress is considering new legislation around cryptocurrency, and these new tools could have profound implications for the industry.

Michigan Legacy Takes A Scientific Approach To Spotting Elder Financial Abuse
A partnership with the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University has helped the credit union reduce reports of elder fraud by as much as 50%.

Why This HR Team Adopted A Different Kind Of Stay Interview
Faced with post-pandemic talent challenges, Desert Financial put a new spin on gathering and responding to employee feedback.

Build Resilience, Not Roadmaps: 5 Strategic Planning Priorities For 2026 And Beyond
From employee engagement to community impact and beyond, these are the initiatives credit unions must focus on to stay aligned and prepared for the challenges ahead.

Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part 2)
Three more credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.

Tech-Grown CEOs Share Fintech Partnership Strategies (Part 1)
Credit union chiefs with tech backgrounds show how they adapt and innovate – and how other cooperatives can, too.

Virtual Cards: More Than Just A Trend
The next evolution in consumer payments — and credit unions that wait risk falling behind.

Credit Unions, Fintechs Join Forces For Inaugural Event
Suncoast Credit Union, in partnership with WithClutch and ModernFI, hosted its inaugural Create 2025 summit in May. Attendees included eight credit unions and nine fintech companies.

4 Ways to Make Your Digital Experience Work Harder for Members
Digital experiences must be a direct reflection of the care and service credit unions are known for. Here’s where to start.

Service Credit Union Launches CUSO For Fintech Investments
The New Hampshire cooperative recently launched Service Ventures, an independent investment arm that aims to work with startups that share a commitment to operational efficiency and member experience.