How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
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What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
April 13, 2026
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At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
How Compensation Blind Spots Impact CEO Retention And Succession
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Seven questions credit union board members should ask to ensure alignment on executive benefit plan goals.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
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How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long-term strategy.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
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The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
March 20, 2026
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Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
March 17, 2026
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Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
March 16, 2026
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Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
March 9, 2026
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It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
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An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
LemonadeLXP — The all-in-one learning and knowledge platform
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LemonadeLXP is a modern learning experience platform purpose built for financial institutions, combining game-based learning, multiple content formats, certifications, and technology walkthroughs to accelerate employee performance and digital adoption. It helps banks and credit unions measure impact, ensure compliance, and equip employees to better serve customers. •Modern engaging learning experience that staff actually enjoy. •Game-based
What’s In A Name: AVP Of Member Insights
At Service Credit Union, Dave Widener connects data, strategy, and culture to shape better outcomes for members.
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.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long-term strategy.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
Engagement Is Not A Perk. It Is A Strategy.
Langley FCU asked what it would take to be a truly exceptional workplace, and it shares four ways to get there.
The Opportunity For Credit Unions In NCUA’s New Succession Planning Rule
Make your succession plan strategic and give it ‘teeth’ to reap the benefits of stronger governance and more effective C-suite leadership.
What’s In A Name: Chief People And Technology Officer
It’s not every day a technology leader takes over HR. Vantage West’s Rob Hoyle explains why the two disciplines are linked now more than ever.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
LemonadeLXP — The all-in-one learning and knowledge platform
LemonadeLXP is a modern learning experience platform purpose built for financial institutions, combining game-based learning, multiple content formats, certifications, and technology walkthroughs to accelerate employee ...
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AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.
A Credit Union Bond Beyond Bloodlines
Aaron Passman
For Mike and Dave Valentine, the family business just happens to be credit unions. The father-son duo talk leadership styles, cooperative values, and the lessons they’ve learned from each other along the way.
Connection And Caring Matter As Much As Knowledge And Resources
Chris Howard
People who are truly financially thriving have both means and a sense of security that comes from confidence about the future. Building that kind of emotional engagement requires a deliberate design of everyday interactions.
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.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule