Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?
May 17, 2021
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Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
Gen Y/Millennials
What’s In A Name: Chief Financial Health Officer
April 12, 2021
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Ann McMillian leads the charge to improve member and enterprise financial wellness at IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union.
How To Live The Pelican State Of Mind
April 8, 2021
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Pelican State Credit Union’s blog is more about life and community than conversion rates and click-throughs.
How To Put A Positive Spin On Negative Online Reviews
February 27, 2020
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Innovations FCU responds to 100% of online reviews within one minute on average. Sometimes that’s a ‘like.’ Other times, it’s a reply from the CEO.
Gen Z: The Fast And Furiously Cashless
February 3, 2020
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The younger set demands a full-service credit card program with user-friendly digital capabilities and robust rewards.
Fired Up About Philanthropy
November 4, 2019
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How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
October 15, 2019
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Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
The Millennials Are Coming
August 7, 2019
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A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
The Reverse Tier Savings Account That Gives More To Those With Less
July 8, 2019
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Canvas Credit Union’s 18-month-old account was designed with younger members in mind and has attracted millions in deposits to the Colorado cooperative.
Get Off Our Lawn! How A Big Bank’s Cliché Sparked A Tweet Storm.
May 6, 2019
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JPMorgan Chase ding at millennials falls far short of the mark, unless its aim was to stereotype and insult our largest generation.
Have Credit Unions Lost Their Way?
Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, makes the case for focusing on America’s poorest communities every day — not just during a crisis.
What’s In A Name: Chief Financial Health Officer
Ann McMillian leads the charge to improve member and enterprise financial wellness at IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union.
How To Live The Pelican State Of Mind
Pelican State Credit Union’s blog is more about life and community than conversion rates and click-throughs.
How To Put A Positive Spin On Negative Online Reviews
Innovations FCU responds to 100% of online reviews within one minute on average. Sometimes that’s a ‘like.’ Other times, it’s a reply from the CEO.
Gen Z: The Fast And Furiously Cashless
The younger set demands a full-service credit card program with user-friendly digital capabilities and robust rewards.
Fired Up About Philanthropy
How Mazuma Credit Union created a foundation to supplement community service volunteerism.
Credit Unions Hammer Away At Unemployment
Job fairs, management training programs, and loan relief benefit local employment rates.
The Millennials Are Coming
A monthly collection of Callahan content that, together, addresses a single topic from a variety of perspectives.
The Reverse Tier Savings Account That Gives More To Those With Less
Canvas Credit Union’s 18-month-old account was designed with younger members in mind and has attracted millions in deposits to the Colorado cooperative.
Get Off Our Lawn! How A Big Bank’s Cliché Sparked A Tweet Storm.
JPMorgan Chase ding at millennials falls far short of the mark, unless its aim was to stereotype and insult our largest generation.
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From yoga to YouTube, three credit unions share insight on what’s working, or not, in their shops.
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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.
Observation Leads To Opportunity At CommunityAmerica
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A job-shadowing program at the Kansas City-area credit union has boosted internal promotion rates and helped less-tenured employees advance their careers.
Evolving HR Roles For An Evolving Workforce
Savana Morie
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.
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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.
5 Takeaways From Trendwatch
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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.
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Credit union leaders share how they navigate a successful VA loan program and address challenges veterans face.
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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.
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The California cooperative transitioned to a centralized platform where risk assessments and controls are woven into the fabric of everyday processes.
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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.