How AI Is Shaping HR For The Next Era
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Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
45 Interviews In 30 Days: How Travis Credit Union Fixed Its Contact Center
The California cooperative turned a call center crisis into a success story — starting with cutting the average wait time from 45 minutes to three.
Leaders University Turns Employees Into Financial Champions
June 8, 2021
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A new staff development program at Leaders Credit Union offers a diverse curriculum taught by internal and external experts.
Acquiring Outside Talent Begins From Within
May 31, 2021
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The home-grown talent acquisition department at Suncoast Credit Union relies on analytics and communication to keep the ranks full.
Conversations Transform Members’ Finances At Teachers Credit Union
May 24, 2021
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Top-Level Takeaways Members’ financial health and wellbeing are tied to mission, vision, and values statements at Teachers Credit Union. A formal training program provides guidance to front-line employees on how to build deeper connections during member interactions. Teachers Credit Union ($4.2B, South Bend, IN) ties the health and wellbeing of its members to its mission,
Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?
May 17, 2021
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Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
Having Grit, Giving Grace, And Celebrating Success In DEI
May 17, 2021
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A reworked strategic plan and employee resource committees have helped Verity Credit Union fast-track efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Barbara Mahoney On Leadership
May 17, 2021
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The CEO of Leominster Credit Union talks about her first six months on the job and how her background in HR influences her management style.
A Force Of Change For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
May 17, 2021
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A 12-person group at Teachers Credit Union focuses on action and deliverables in its efforts to promote DEI at the Indiana cooperative.
In Search Of Savings? Try Tapping Employee Talent.
May 3, 2021
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An internal group tasked with reducing expenses and maximizing efficiency at TruWest Credit Union finds bright ideas in employee suggestions.
What’s In A Name: Member Experience Researcher
May 3, 2021
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User experience research helps specialists define and refine the BECU member experience.
What’s In A Name: Chief Of Financial Empowerment, Marketing, And Outreach
April 26, 2021
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Diane Sandoval-Griego coordinates diverse efforts to improve financial wellbeing for a multicultural membership.
Leaders University Turns Employees Into Financial Champions
A new staff development program at Leaders Credit Union offers a diverse curriculum taught by internal and external experts.
Acquiring Outside Talent Begins From Within
The home-grown talent acquisition department at Suncoast Credit Union relies on analytics and communication to keep the ranks full.
Conversations Transform Members’ Finances At Teachers Credit Union
Top-Level Takeaways Members’ financial health and wellbeing are tied to mission, vision, and values statements at Teachers Credit Union. A formal training program provides guidance ...
Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?
Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
Having Grit, Giving Grace, And Celebrating Success In DEI
A reworked strategic plan and employee resource committees have helped Verity Credit Union fast-track efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Barbara Mahoney On Leadership
The CEO of Leominster Credit Union talks about her first six months on the job and how her background in HR influences her management style.
A Force Of Change For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
A 12-person group at Teachers Credit Union focuses on action and deliverables in its efforts to promote DEI at the Indiana cooperative.
In Search Of Savings? Try Tapping Employee Talent.
An internal group tasked with reducing expenses and maximizing efficiency at TruWest Credit Union finds bright ideas in employee suggestions.
What’s In A Name: Member Experience Researcher
User experience research helps specialists define and refine the BECU member experience.
What’s In A Name: Chief Of Financial Empowerment, Marketing, And Outreach
Diane Sandoval-Griego coordinates diverse efforts to improve financial wellbeing for a multicultural membership.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.