Employee engagement does more than just boost productivity; it helps a person draw meaningful connections between their job and the purpose served by their organization. And while every department within an organization should operate under [...]
One of the most important components of digital transformation is the ability for machines and analytics to work together to deliver more intelligent solutions than humans alone can deliver. The foundation of this transformation leveraging [...]
Business intelligence and Nick Gallerani have grown up together at Vermont Federal Credit Union($591.3M, Burlington, VT). Gallerani joined the credit union as a teller after graduating with a finance degree from the University [...]
Just like a Spinal Tap amp, a creativity setting of “eleven” is surely better than “ten.” Right? Who knows really, but the point is, if you’re struggling to feel creative, you may be looking [...]
The circumstances of my life are in flux at the moment, so this seemed just as good a time as any to try my luck with another credit union. I tried moving from Giganto Bank [...]
Financial exploitation of the elderly is a serious problem that is hard to recognize but important to address. It can have a large financial impact, on average costing each victim thousands of dollars. Credit unions [...]
Digital transformation driven by data analytics has become the answer to the question of how best to build a foundation for change. As organizational leaders seek a successful path through this century’s competitive landscape, [...]
Robert G. Cameron has been appointed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to serve as the Bureau’s private education loan ombudsman. Created by the Dodd-Frank Act, the bill gives Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and [...]
NCUA Board Chairman Rodney Hood acknowledged the uncertainty around providing financial services to hemp farmers and processors, noting that the agency is consulting with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and other federal banking regulators [...]
When I was little, my mom always told me I could be anything I wanted to be, just as I’m sure your parents told you. I remember her saying to me over and over [...]
Offering members the convenience of banking in their home will soon mean voice banking to many more consumers, predicts Desert Financial, which is investing heavily in the service. Desert Financial was the first in its [...]
Goal-setting for and with your employees can have a major impact on your sales team and broader organization, especially when sales leaders offer the right amount of coaching and support. As a manager, it’s [...]
You have thousands of followers. You post new content every day. And still, you get no engagement. Why is your credit union’s Facebook page so quiet? Well, there are a couple reasons for that. [...]
Hispanic Heritage Month is right around the corner! This year, the 31 days of celebration begin on Sunday, September 15, and end on Tuesday, October 15. During this special month, we recognize the centuries of [...]
These days it seems like banks will stop at nothing to take down credit unions, even creating problems where none exist. In recent years, megabanks have gobbled up tons of community banks, leaving many people [...]
