A new leadership duo at Montana CU — one from inside the credit union and one from outside the industry — share their thoughts on succession planning and the credit union’s recent executive transitions.
At Clearwater Credit Union, an unusual hire is forging new ground based on core values and the triple bottom line.
A look inside strategies and programs that are helping credit unions of all sizes make a difference in the communities they serve.
Clearwater Credit Union is growing rapidly by embracing values-based banking and characteristics of life unique to Big Sky Country.
Clearwater FCU adopted a values-based banking approach in 2017 and has made significant strides in building a resilient, transparent, and socially and environmentally aware cooperative.
Leaders today must consider what “concern for community” means for fairness in hiring, upward mobility, and inclusiveness in the workplace.
Market conditions in Montana left a small community on the verge of being bankless. That’s when Vocal Credit Union spoke up.
An interactive graphic by Callahan & Associates highlights ROM leaders by state. Who’s tops in your state?
Credit unions in Virginia, Montana, and Oklahoma talk about benefits, drawbacks, and strategies to accommodate a work force far from home.
After Bitterroot Community FCU in Montana opened a new branch, it posted a 21.2% increase in new members.
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.