4 Fabulous Onboarding Practices
March 1, 2021
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HR leaders at cooperatives big and small share how they welcome new hires, from breaking bread to explaining the credit union difference.
Kentucky
Delayed Branch Opening. Deeper Community Connections.
February 15, 2021
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The coronavirus forced Abound FCU to push back a new branch opening and rethink its approach to meeting members and building community connections.
How To Recruit The Next Generation Of Credit Union Leaders
August 24, 2020
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Young employees making their mark on their organizations talk about how they started their credit union careers and ponder how the industry can attract up-and-coming leaders.
A Credit Union Career Isn’t For Me. Change My Mind. (Part 4)
July 27, 2020
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Industry leaders talk about how they cultivated a career in credit unions and how credit unions across the United States can recruit enthusiastic employees to fill tomorrow’s leadership bench.
Operation Takeout: Supporting Restaurants In Their Time Of Need
April 22, 2020
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The Restaurant Challenge from the University of Kentucky FCU guarantees revenue for local businesses and a paycheck for their workers.
Financial Wellness In Kentucky During The Coronavirus Crisis
April 16, 2020
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Three anecdotes show how Abound Credit Union is turning purpose into action in the Bluegrass State.
Investing In Kentucky’s Financial And Physical Wellness
February 24, 2020
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Fort Knox FCU is now Abound, and it has a holistic plan to help improve health and wellness among the people it serves.
How To Foster A New Culture Across The Credit Union
January 20, 2020
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When Commonwealth Credit Union rolled out Team 1, it took explicit steps to ensure the new culture would take root and flourish at the Kentucky cooperative.
Tinsel Traditions: Holiday Loan And Savings Accounts Are Alive And Well At Credit Unions
January 9, 2020
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Cooperatives are the last refuges for holiday loans and Christmas club accounts, but members can find skip-a-payment, credit card rewards deals, and post-holiday debt consolidation programs there, too.
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
November 18, 2019
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Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy it.
4 Fabulous Onboarding Practices
HR leaders at cooperatives big and small share how they welcome new hires, from breaking bread to explaining the credit union difference.
Delayed Branch Opening. Deeper Community Connections.
The coronavirus forced Abound FCU to push back a new branch opening and rethink its approach to meeting members and building community connections.
How To Recruit The Next Generation Of Credit Union Leaders
Young employees making their mark on their organizations talk about how they started their credit union careers and ponder how the industry can attract up-and-coming ...
A Credit Union Career Isn’t For Me. Change My Mind. (Part 4)
Industry leaders talk about how they cultivated a career in credit unions and how credit unions across the United States can recruit enthusiastic employees to ...
Operation Takeout: Supporting Restaurants In Their Time Of Need
The Restaurant Challenge from the University of Kentucky FCU guarantees revenue for local businesses and a paycheck for their workers.
Financial Wellness In Kentucky During The Coronavirus Crisis
Three anecdotes show how Abound Credit Union is turning purpose into action in the Bluegrass State.
Investing In Kentucky’s Financial And Physical Wellness
Fort Knox FCU is now Abound, and it has a holistic plan to help improve health and wellness among the people it serves.
How To Foster A New Culture Across The Credit Union
When Commonwealth Credit Union rolled out Team 1, it took explicit steps to ensure the new culture would take root and flourish at the Kentucky ...
Tinsel Traditions: Holiday Loan And Savings Accounts Are Alive And Well At Credit Unions
Cooperatives are the last refuges for holiday loans and Christmas club accounts, but members can find skip-a-payment, credit card rewards deals, and post-holiday debt consolidation ...
What Is The State Of Secondary Capital At U.S. Credit Unions?
Interest in secondary capital is growing, and new strategies, larger loans, and precedent-setting decisions by the NCUA could dramatically change the way credit unions deploy ...
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