CEO Onboarding: James McBride, Lion’s Share Federal Credit Union
March 7, 2023
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Transparency, empowerment, and clarity of mission helped James McBride make the most of his first year as chief executive.
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Is It Time For Your Credit Union To Hire A Videographer?
March 7, 2023
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Credit unions across the country are creating compelling video content for members, employees, and communities.
Exit Interview: Maurice Smith, Local Government FCU
March 7, 2023
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A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
6 Roles That Make The Most Of Member Experience
October 31, 2022
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Retail banks and credit unions were among the first industries to focus on customer experience. These roles demonstrate how any cooperative can improve upon theirs.
Best Practices For Contact Center Management
September 19, 2022
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A quintet of cooperative leaders reflect on how to best train and support remote workers in ways that promote outstanding member service.
How Has The Pandemic Changed Call Center Management?
September 12, 2022
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From out-of-state recruitment to hiring bonuses and flexible scheduling, what was once seen as the bottom of the totem pole is now viewed as a prime position for many credit unions.
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
August 1, 2022
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Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
July 25, 2022
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Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
What’s In A Name: Chief Culture Officer
May 30, 2022
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Emma Hayes brings a career built on a commitment to inclusion and internal development for her new role at SECU.
How COVID-19 Pushed The SECU Foundation Out Of Its Comfort Zone
May 16, 2022
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More targeted giving and other changes helped the foundation make a bigger difference in the lives of North Carolinians — especially those in rural and low-income communities.
CEO Onboarding: James McBride, Lion’s Share Federal Credit Union
Transparency, empowerment, and clarity of mission helped James McBride make the most of his first year as chief executive.
Is It Time For Your Credit Union To Hire A Videographer?
Credit unions across the country are creating compelling video content for members, employees, and communities.
Exit Interview: Maurice Smith, Local Government FCU
A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
6 Roles That Make The Most Of Member Experience
Retail banks and credit unions were among the first industries to focus on customer experience. These roles demonstrate how any cooperative can improve upon theirs. ...
Best Practices For Contact Center Management
A quintet of cooperative leaders reflect on how to best train and support remote workers in ways that promote outstanding member service.
How Has The Pandemic Changed Call Center Management?
From out-of-state recruitment to hiring bonuses and flexible scheduling, what was once seen as the bottom of the totem pole is now viewed as a ...
How Credit Unions Are Coping With Surging Mortgage Rates (Part 1)
Some underwriting and belt-tightening, staffing and product changes are part of the response as swiftly rising rates roil the housing market.
Are We In A Housing Bubble? 5 Credit Union Leaders Weigh In
Supply still lags demand but price hikes are slowing, and a lot has changed in the past 15 years.
What’s In A Name: Chief Culture Officer
Emma Hayes brings a career built on a commitment to inclusion and internal development for her new role at SECU.
How COVID-19 Pushed The SECU Foundation Out Of Its Comfort Zone
More targeted giving and other changes helped the foundation make a bigger difference in the lives of North Carolinians — especially those in rural and ...
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