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What’s In A Name: Director Of Organizational Change Management
Desert Financial’s Allison Worthington offers insights into how her role helps others feel like they’re a part of change, rather than feeling that change is
7 17 Steps Up To Tackle The Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
With Americans under more stress than they were before the pandemic, the Ohio-based credit union has seen a roaring response after adding mental healthcare
Building Bonds And Brand By Way Of Culture Kits
November 18, 2024
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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.
Observation Leads To Opportunity At CommunityAmerica
November 18, 2024
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A job-shadowing program at the Kansas City-area credit union has boosted internal promotion rates and helped less-tenured employees advance their careers.
How Connected Are Your Employees To Your Culture?
November 18, 2024
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Gallup data reveals only 20% of employees feel strongly connected to their workplace culture, with minimal differences across remote, hybrid, and on-site settings. Learn why this matters for credit unions.
Evolving HR Roles For An Evolving Workforce
November 18, 2024
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HR leaders offer insights into their job titles, the impact they have on their credit unions, and how their roles have evolved as employee needs evolve.
Anthony Hernandez On Leadership
November 11, 2024
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The president and CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council discusses similarities between the military and credit unions, the benefits of the “OODA loop,” and more.
Member Experience Gets An Upgrade
November 3, 2024
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Six credit unions offer their insights on what’s new in MX and what’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.
Physical Branch, Digital Service
November 3, 2024
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Affinity Plus builds member engagement by focusing equally on a modern brick-and-mortar network plus the latest technologies for members and staff alike.
Robert Cashman On Leadership
October 27, 2024
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The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
Empathy Is A Credit Union’s Secret Weapon
October 27, 2024
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A mix of quality people and customizable services help members through economic uncertainty.
The Benefits Of A Centralized Analytics Department
October 21, 2024
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With demand for data at an all-time high, two senior credit union leaders share their approach to managing data across the organization.
Building Bonds And Brand By Way Of Culture Kits
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.
Observation Leads To Opportunity At CommunityAmerica
A job-shadowing program at the Kansas City-area credit union has boosted internal promotion rates and helped less-tenured employees advance their careers.
How Connected Are Your Employees To Your Culture?
Gallup data reveals only 20% of employees feel strongly connected to their workplace culture, with minimal differences across remote, hybrid, and on-site settings. Learn why ...
Evolving HR Roles For An Evolving Workforce
HR leaders offer insights into their job titles, the impact they have on their credit unions, and how their roles have evolved as employee needs ...
Anthony Hernandez On Leadership
The president and CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council discusses similarities between the military and credit unions, the benefits of the “OODA loop,” and ...
Member Experience Gets An Upgrade
Six credit unions offer their insights on what’s new in MX and what’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.
Physical Branch, Digital Service
Affinity Plus builds member engagement by focusing equally on a modern brick-and-mortar network plus the latest technologies for members and staff alike.
Robert Cashman On Leadership
The CEO of Metro Credit Union reflects on 41 years of service as a third-generation employee at the credit union.
Empathy Is A Credit Union’s Secret Weapon
A mix of quality people and customizable services help members through economic uncertainty.
The Benefits Of A Centralized Analytics Department
With demand for data at an all-time high, two senior credit union leaders share their approach to managing data across the organization.
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Andrew Lepczyk
As Super Bowl LX nears, the Callahan Bowl prediction model says the Seahawks will see green en route to the Lombardi Trophy.
How APL FCU Builds A Board Succession Pipeline
Aaron Passman
Two programs for aspiring volunteers are building a steady pipeline of ready-to-step-in leaders that trickles up to the director level.
How 2 Credit Unions Reduce Recidivism 1 Class At A Time
Savana Morie
Royal and American 1 credit unions share how their educational programs ensure incarcerated people are reentry ready.
How Super-Prime Borrowers Strengthen Both Margin And Membership
Callahan & Associates
Double‑digit net returns meet reliable credit performance when credit unions build a pipeline of high‑value members primed for deposits and engagement.
A New Leadership Team Focuses On Organic Growth At Verve
Aaron Passman
After years of merger-driven gains, a new senior leadership team and sales culture at Verve is powering a push for organic growth.
Georgia United Turns The Tide On Membership Growth
Aaron Passman
After years of declining membership, a new growth strategy and snappy catch phrase is paying off for the southern credit union.
How A Florida Credit Union Rebuilt Retention After The Great Resignation
Marc Rapport
Longer onboarding, focus groups, and peer leadership help Community First retain strong employees year after year.
What’s In A Name: Chief Efficiency Officer
Savana Morie
Kelli Wisner-Frank serves as the linchpin between finance and innovation at Community Choice Credit Union, aligning automation, smarter processes, and cost discipline to turn front-line fixes into bottom-line wins.
How SWBC’s Contact Center Solutions Help Financial Institutions Stay Connected
Callahan & Associates
Delivering human-centered service in a digital world is no longer a luxury for credit union contact centers — it’s a necessity.
Amanda Garabedian On Leadership
Savana Morie
The CEO of Adventure Credit Union shares tips to maintain credibility amid rapid executive turnover and organizational change.