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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.
The 5 Key Pillars of DEI
June 28, 2021
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This session explores the 5 Key Pillars of DEI: Community Development, Board Governance, Management, Brand, and Culture.
How Will Lessons From The Pandemic Shape The Future Of Credit Unions
June 24, 2021
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As economies reopen and life regains a sense of normalcy, the industry must consider how business might evolve in the years ahead.
Northern Lights Up The Work-From-Home Workplace
June 14, 2021
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The upstate New York cooperative sets clear expectations and follows up with remote employees to ensure success in its WFH arrangement.
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.
The 5 Key Pillars of DEI
This session explores the 5 Key Pillars of DEI: Community Development, Board Governance, Management, Brand, and Culture.
Northern Lights Up The Work-From-Home Workplace
The upstate New York cooperative sets clear expectations and follows up with remote employees to ensure success in its WFH arrangement.
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.
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Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
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.
How Will Lessons From The Pandemic Shape The Future Of Credit Unions