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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.
Building a Strong Branch Network
April 29, 2016
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America First Federal Credit Union added six new branches in 2007 to their existing 70.
Show Them the Money
April 29, 2016
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Tyndall’s performance-based culture maximizes efficiency and incentivizes employees.
Knowledge is Power: Preparing for Growth in 2010
April 29, 2016
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Proper training programs are essential to maximizing employee retention and performance in addition to increasing total credit union productivity.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
April 29, 2016
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Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Productivity Measures Vary Among Billion Plus
April 28, 2016
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The net spread per employee ratio is a productivity measure that portrays a wide array of business models among credit unions over $1 billion in assets.
Getting the Most from Staff Without Incentives
April 28, 2016
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Motivating staff can be a challenge. With a focused program on hiring, training and coaching, Partners FCU is encouraging employees with minimal monetary incentives.
Employee Incentives and Credit Union Results (part 2)
April 26, 2016
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In Part 2 of this series we explore the performance of credit unions with incentive programs. Is there a correlation between staff incentives and operational results?
The Best Staff for the Job
April 26, 2016
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With more than 220 branches across the state of North Carolina, State Employees’ Credit Union has a workforce that tops 4,000 employees. The selection and training of employees is essential to SECU’s one-on-one approach with members.
Contact Center Agents Work At Home, Minimize Attrition Rate
April 26, 2016
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Stanford Federal Credit Union allows its contact center employees to work from home.
An Effective Board Recruiting Process
April 22, 2016
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Recruiting new board members is a often a constant priority for many credit unions. Pacific Service Credit Union’s advisory director program serves a “training program” for potential candidates.
Building a Strong Branch Network
America First Federal Credit Union added six new branches in 2007 to their existing 70.
Show Them the Money
Tyndall's performance-based culture maximizes efficiency and incentivizes employees.
Knowledge is Power: Preparing for Growth in 2010
Proper training programs are essential to maximizing employee retention and performance in addition to increasing total credit union productivity.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
Productivity Measures Vary Among Billion Plus
The net spread per employee ratio is a productivity measure that portrays a wide array of business models among credit unions over $1 billion in ...
Getting the Most from Staff Without Incentives
Motivating staff can be a challenge. With a focused program on hiring, training and coaching, Partners FCU is encouraging employees with minimal monetary incentives.
Employee Incentives and Credit Union Results (part 2)
In Part 2 of this series we explore the performance of credit unions with incentive programs. Is there a correlation between staff incentives and operational ...
The Best Staff for the Job
With more than 220 branches across the state of North Carolina, State Employees’ Credit Union has a workforce that tops 4,000 employees. The selection and ...
Contact Center Agents Work At Home, Minimize Attrition Rate
Stanford Federal Credit Union allows its contact center employees to work from home.
An Effective Board Recruiting Process
Recruiting new board members is a often a constant priority for many credit unions. Pacific Service Credit Union’s advisory director program serves a “training program” ...
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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.