Build the bridge between hiring and culture
Your credit union is likely hiring for at least one full-time position right now, and there’s someone out there at this very minute who is a great fit for your credit union. However, I’[...]
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5 reasons to make convenience a strategic priority
Consumer demand for convenience is impacting the customer experience like never before. As one credit union representative put it in this short video, “technology has spoiled us completely. Everything’s about accessibility, being convenient.” With [...]
A glimpse at the futures
No, the title of the article isn’t incorrect; we’re going to be talking about using Fed funds futures to gain perspective on where the market believe rates are heading. But first, some background. [...]
3 tips for getting out of your morning rut
If you’re like me, no matter how much sleep you get the night before, when the alarm goes off (or your child calls for you from the other room) you just don’t feel [...]
Snapchat: Worth it or waste of time for credit unions?
Snapchat’s parent company filing an IPO has only upped the buzz about Snapchat and increased the conversation about how businesses can benefit from leveraging this additional social platform. Some brands have fully embraced Snapchat, [...]
Prescriptive analytics for credit unions: Healthcare style
Being raised in a small town, I never thought about the healthcare I received. I had the same doctor from birth until I moved to college. As long as nothing seemed wrong to him, I [...]
Trying to boil the ocean? There’s a better path to digital transformation
Your credit union and our clients have a lot in common. They’re financial institutions and other high-risk companies that know future success is tied to new technologies; yet, implementing a full digital strategy can [...]
10 presidential quotes in honor of Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day, celebrated every third Monday in February, was originally intended to remember George Washington’s birthday. It has since become an occasion to celebrate all American presidents. Here are a few presidential quotes in [...]
4 money habits you should adopt today
Make wise credit purchases A credit card can be a valuable tool, but if used incorrectly, it can create debt that becomes tough to tackle. Only use your credit card for purchases you can pay [...]
Beyonce’s twins have better marketing than your credit union
Life is so unfair. Not only is Beyoncé more talented and beautiful than all of us, she's also better at marketing. You'd have to be living under a rock to not know that Queen Bey [...]
Think crazy. Think different.
So we’re already on month 2 of the New Year. When you sat down to plot out the course of your credit union and how you will grow your membership this year, did you [...]
Winning by cooperating
“Credit unions just may have a powerful weapon in their battle for market share - but a lot don’t fully appreciate it”, said Paul Stull, CEO of the Credit Union Association of New Mexico. [...]
Must-have backup plans for every branch manager
Impending catastrophes like the Oroville Dam in California are an excellent reminder that pre-planning is important. Yet it shouldn’t be limited only to large-scale natural disasters. Having a solid plan for everyday problems not [...]
Is your boss hoping you’ll quit?
While there are various things you should never say to your boss and behaviors that can get you fired, sometimes even if you’re doing your very best work, your job may be in jeopardy. [...]
The 3rd best day of my life
We lifted our glasses of champagne in celebration; After months of evaluating merger proposals from several credit unions, selecting a finalist, and completing the final negotiations my client could finally breathe a sigh of relief. [...]