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.
Stepping Into The Branch And Out Of The Comfort Zone
June 9, 2025
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A front-line immersive experience provides a new lens on training and employee experience for a longtime executive.
People Or Pedigree? Why Not Both!
May 25, 2025
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PSECU doubles down on culture with an approach to recruitment and training that emphasizes growing talent as well as hiring it.
Credit Human Scores Staff Satisfaction
May 25, 2025
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Internal NPS scores and employee experience surveys help the San Antonio cooperative measure worker sentiment.
Interns Inspire Innovation At California Credit Union
May 19, 2025
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The West Coast cooperative supports local education through a summer internship program, and alumni have left their mark on the credit union’s operations.
¿Habla Finance? At WECU, Employees Are Learning.
May 12, 2025
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Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
Lori Smith On Leadership
May 12, 2025
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The seasoned CHRO shares insights about intention, inclusion, and more from State Farm to United Way to Community First Credit Union.
Great MX Doesn’t Just Happen — It Takes A Cross-Functional Team
May 5, 2025
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A two-pronged testing process at TruStone Financial ensures a seamless member experience as the credit union rolls out new digital tools.
Employee Certifications Turn Tellers Into Teachers
May 5, 2025
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Canopy Credit Union’s push to certify staff as financial coaches is part of a broader strategy to build community resilience, strengthen internal culture, and deepen member relationships.
Better Member Experience? There’s A Class For That.
April 28, 2025
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First Financial of Maryland is cultivating cross-functional leadership and breaking down silos through a hands-on experience designed to spark inspiration and unify culture around the member experience.
When It Comes To Wage Growth, Does It Finally Pay To Stay?
April 21, 2025
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For the first time in 15 years, salary growth for loyal employees outpaces those who leap from job to job.
Stepping Into The Branch And Out Of The Comfort Zone
A front-line immersive experience provides a new lens on training and employee experience for a longtime executive.
People Or Pedigree? Why Not Both!
PSECU doubles down on culture with an approach to recruitment and training that emphasizes growing talent as well as hiring it.
Credit Human Scores Staff Satisfaction
Internal NPS scores and employee experience surveys help the San Antonio cooperative measure worker sentiment.
Interns Inspire Innovation At California Credit Union
The West Coast cooperative supports local education through a summer internship program, and alumni have left their mark on the credit union’s operations.
¿Habla Finance? At WECU, Employees Are Learning.
Language training at the Pacific Northwest credit union is laying the groundwork to better serve Spanish speakers in the region.
Lori Smith On Leadership
The seasoned CHRO shares insights about intention, inclusion, and more from State Farm to United Way to Community First Credit Union.
Great MX Doesn’t Just Happen — It Takes A Cross-Functional Team
A two-pronged testing process at TruStone Financial ensures a seamless member experience as the credit union rolls out new digital tools.
Employee Certifications Turn Tellers Into Teachers
Canopy Credit Union’s push to certify staff as financial coaches is part of a broader strategy to build community resilience, strengthen internal culture, and deepen ...
Better Member Experience? There’s A Class For That.
First Financial of Maryland is cultivating cross-functional leadership and breaking down silos through a hands-on experience designed to spark inspiration and unify culture around the ...
When It Comes To Wage Growth, Does It Finally Pay To Stay?
For the first time in 15 years, salary growth for loyal employees outpaces those who leap from job to job.
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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.
Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.