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.
6 Ways To Build A Better Benefits Package
October 15, 2019
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HR departments are combining wages, bonuses, and retirement with telecommuting, quiet rooms, and family leave to build attractive benefits packages.
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
October 15, 2019
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The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
October 15, 2019
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Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Community Impact
October 14, 2019
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A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University FCU.
5 Ways To Engage Employees
October 14, 2019
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A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
What Does Fintech Innovation Look Like In Credit Union Land?
October 7, 2019
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A nonprofit program launched by Digital FCU fosters next-gen talent and ideas, and the nation has noticed.
A Career Path For Call Center Employees
September 27, 2019
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How a tiered training program develops knowledge and formalizes advancement paths for employees at Northwest Community Credit Union.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (2Q 2019)
September 20, 2019
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Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Remote Employees Answer The Member Call
September 4, 2019
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When Members 1st introduced a remote call center staff in late 2018, it quickly learned how to provide the equipment and commitment required to support this growing workforce.
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
August 27, 2019
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UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
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.
Allegacy’s Guide To Improving Employee Well-Being
The North Carolina-based institution became the first to publicly report its corporate health metrics. Here’s why it thinks others should follow.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
What’s In A Name: Senior Vice President Of Community Impact
A history with nonprofits and actively listening to community partners helps Heather McKissick lead her to team to excel in three high-impact areas at University ...
5 Ways To Engage Employees
A happy, motivated workforce presents operational as well as member-facing benefits.
What Does Fintech Innovation Look Like In Credit Union Land?
A nonprofit program launched by Digital FCU fosters next-gen talent and ideas, and the nation has noticed.
A Career Path For Call Center Employees
How a tiered training program develops knowledge and formalizes advancement paths for employees at Northwest Community Credit Union.
Consumer Sentiments And Employee Insights (2Q 2019)
Real comments from online review sites to inform strategies, policies, and practices.
Remote Employees Answer The Member Call
When Members 1st introduced a remote call center staff in late 2018, it quickly learned how to provide the equipment and commitment required to support ...
Beyond The Flip Chart: 2 Credit Unions’ Approach To Journey Mapping The Member Experience.
UNFCU and All In take consultative and do-it-yourself paths, respectively, to achieve better internal processes and member service.
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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.