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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.
Erin Mendez On Leadership
November 2, 2017
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Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
Leading Without A Leader And Credit Level Advocacy
October 16, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Life Without A CEO: How Interim Support And Cross-Communication Created A Succession Success Story
October 16, 2017
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Kathy Elser talks about her first six months at the helm of SF Fire Credit Union.
Replacing Cards In A Breach And Lessons In Leadership
October 10, 2017
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Four can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Remote CEOs, Revenue Drivers, ERM Committees
September 25, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Benefits Of A Remote CEO
September 22, 2017
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In this Q&A, Terry Settle of Old Ocean FCU talks about serving as a remote CEO, the range of opportunities the model has presented, and the similarities with the models of larger credit unions.
Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is
September 22, 2017
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The much-publicized Google memo got me thinking. Finance is a traditionally male-dominated field. In credit union land, 51.4% of CEOs are female yet collectively manage only 18.5% of the industry’s assets.
A Novel Approach To Employee Onboarding
September 18, 2017
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Yolo FCU wants new hires to fully understand its brand from the get-go, so it moved employee onboarding from HR to marketing.
How To Think Outside The Annual Review And Why It Takes A Village To Fight Fraud
September 5, 2017
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Five can’t-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
9 Ways To Think Outside The Annual Review
September 4, 2017
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BECU and MSUFCU provide lessons in communication and expectation.
Erin Mendez On Leadership
Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
Leading Without A Leader And Credit Level Advocacy
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Life Without A CEO: How Interim Support And Cross-Communication Created A Succession Success Story
Kathy Elser talks about her first six months at the helm of SF Fire Credit Union.
Replacing Cards In A Breach And Lessons In Leadership
Four can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
Remote CEOs, Revenue Drivers, ERM Committees
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
The Benefits Of A Remote CEO
In this Q&A, Terry Settle of Old Ocean FCU talks about serving as a remote CEO, the range of opportunities the model has presented, and ...
A Novel Approach To Employee Onboarding
Yolo FCU wants new hires to fully understand its brand from the get-go, so it moved employee onboarding from HR to marketing.
How To Think Outside The Annual Review And Why It Takes A Village To Fight Fraud
Five can't-miss data points featured this week on CreditUnions.com.
9 Ways To Think Outside The Annual Review
BECU and MSUFCU provide lessons in communication and expectation.
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The Numbers That Matter Most To Credit Unions
Aaron Passman
A look at year-end performance trends reveals how earnings, affordability pressures, and asset quality are redefining the operating environment heading into 2026.
The Affordability Crisis Is Reshaping Credit Union Balance Sheets
Sherry Virden
Members are struggling with an affordability crisis that is changing how they manage debt, and new behaviors are showing up across the credit union loan portfolio.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Employee Enablement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Asset Quality Takes An Uncomfortable Turn In 2025
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union asset quality didn’t collapse in 2025 — but it didn’t cooperate, either. What’s going on, and are credit unions prepared to respond in 2026?
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Fraud Prevention And Resolution
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
Meet The Finalists For The 2026 Innovation Series: Digital Member Engagement
Callahan & Associates
This year’s Innovation Series returns with bigger impact and broader horizons. Since 2018, this annual showcase has spotlighted forward-thinking solutions by giving innovators a stage to share ideas, demonstrate solutions, and spark meaningful change.
The American Budget Squeeze
Tony Waltrich
The affordability crisis extends far beyond big-ticket expenses. As the rising cost of basic necessities outpaces income growth, household budgets are under strain and long-term financial stability is increasingly at risk.
Flexibility In The Earnings Model Matters More As Rates Turn
Omar Shalabi
As credit unions move deeper into 2026, the earnings conversation is shifting. Elevated interest rates have boosted margins and strengthened earnings flexibility, but that advantage won’t persist indefinitely.
Credit Unions At A Crossroads: Shifts, Risks, And Opportunities
Callahan & Associates
A radical shift is taking place in the way consumers move money and engage with their financial institution.
Building A ‘Culture’ Of Confidence At MSUFCU
Aaron Passman
How the Michigan-based cooperative’s “Culture of Finance” curriculum is reframing financial education.
Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is