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Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
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This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
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Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
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A Boost In Pay For Labor Day
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HR departments are combining wages, bonuses, and retirement with telecommuting, quiet rooms, and family leave to build attractive benefits packages.
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How Arizona’s largest credit union acquires top talent for its professional, management, and senior leadership roles.
Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession
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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)
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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
August 11, 2015
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A balanced salary strategy considers what other executives make as well as the credit union’s financial health.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage ...
AI Skills, CEO Evaluation, And More Strategic Opportunities For Boards
Strategic succession, board development, and CEO accountability are evolving. Learn how board governance can unlock competitive advantages in today’s shifting landscape.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch 2023
What might performance in 2023 mean for 2024?
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 ...
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.
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