Finding employees these days is anything but easy … a confusing proposition in a potentially cooling labor market. According to a recent Reuters report, hiring and quitting rates both decreased (the hire rate falling to its [...]
In today's demanding economic climate, credit unions are feeling the pressure on their budgets, leading many to prioritize projects that deliver quick returns, enhance operational efficiency, and manage costs effectively—all while continuing to provide [...]
CUNA and Winnow Solutions, LLC announced a relationship to make subscriptions to Winnow's comprehensive state regulatory product available to CUNA members at a preferred rate. "We are excited about this relationship with Winnow to provide [...]
Credit union strategic planning season is upon us, and now is the time to step back from all the noise, review the terrain and hear from your stakeholders about what’s next. Some important questions [...]
Supplemental health insurance can protect your financial security. In 2021, health spending in the U.S. increased by 2.7 percent. Americans as a whole paid $4.3 trillion on health expenses, and $12,914 [...]
If you’re a marathon runner, you’re constantly exploring ways to conserve your resources, increase your speed and maximize your results ahead of the next race. The same principles can be applied to the [...]
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” Juliet compares Romeo to a rose saying that if he were not named Romeo he would [...]
Capturing your customers' attention with video and by leveraging artificial intelligence. Allied's own Charlie Peterson, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, joins the pod to discuss how Financial Institutions can improve the customer experience.
Eight Republican senators wrote to the CFPB Friday urging the bureau for a “nationwide stay of the effective date of its Section 1071 rule” after a U.S. District Court in Texas provided relief only [...]
Recent bank failures have cast an unfair light on smaller financial institutions. The shuttering of Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate Bank, and Signature Bank in March 2023 left many account holders across the nation toiling over [...]
Credit unions play a vital role in financial services, providing a trusted environment for members to manage their finances. However, like any financial institution, credit unions are not immune to the challenges posed by fraud. [...]
I see it so often with credit unions. Growth is there, but it’s just not enough. It’s barely above peer average at the very best, and frustration sets in among the board and [...]
One in three of us will join the disability community if we’re not there already. This month I’m delighted to introduce you to Donna Mack, the Disability Diplomat™, who is a speaker, consultant, [...]
As a credit union leader, you value your members’ privacy and security. With nearly 78% of the population preferring to bank online vs. a brick-and-mortar branch, having a website that looks good, performs well, and [...]
Between strategic planning, budgeting and accomplishing yearly projects…you might not have time to read the news. Still, industry news is vitally important. It contributes to your professional growth. It provides insight into future trends. [...]
