2017 Writer’s Choice Awards
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Credit unions share their best practices with CreditUnions.com all year. Here, Callahan’s staff writers share their selections for a handful of lesser-known pieces that are worth revisiting.
Erin Mendez, CEO at Patelco Credit Union, describes how changing a culture requires tough decisions, collaborative work, and faith in those around you.
A Maryland credit union with a closed membership shows how its auto draft program is better for business than indirect lending.
The Maryland credit union expanded indirect lending across credit tiers while managing changes in dealer compensation.
A long-term approach to succession at Tower FCU ensured a smooth passing of the torch at the top level of leadership.
Targeted promotions generate enough volume to make up for the smaller margin on home equity lines at SECU of Maryland.
One Maryland credit union arms decision-makers with comprehensive data and encourages leaders to think beyond the face value of third-party reports.
The vice president of human resources at SECU of Maryland shares insights on managing HR through organizational change, branch modernization, and shifts in brand and culture.
The experience of two credit unions shows prepping early for the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure form changes paid off.
What credit unions top the charts for employee payout? Find out in this Callahan & Associates leader table.
From yoga to YouTube, three credit unions share insight on what’s working, or not, in their shops.
Credit Union 1 is cultivating a people-first approach through a quarterly program that highlights different strategic goals and ties employee behavior to organization success.
A job-shadowing program at the Kansas City-area credit union has boosted internal promotion rates and helped less-tenured employees advance their careers.
HR leaders offer insights into their job titles, the impact they have on their credit unions, and how their roles have evolved as employee needs evolve.
Gallup data reveals only 20% of employees feel strongly connected to their workplace culture, with minimal differences across remote, hybrid, and on-site settings. Learn why this matters for credit unions.
Credit unions posted record revenue in the third quarter thanks to large gains in loan and investment income, yet asset quality worsened as the industry braced for interest rate cuts.
Credit union leaders share how they navigate a successful VA loan program and address challenges veterans face.
The president and CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council discusses similarities between the military and credit unions, the benefits of the “OODA loop,” and more.
The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
Veterans reported higher levels of financial wellbeing than the average U.S. adult in a CFPB survey, but credit unions have room to help those experiencing hardship.