Credit unions saw an explosion of balance sheet growth throughout COVID-19, primarily related to government relief loans and increased savings rates during the height of the pandemic. As we move further away from the impacts [...]
Frequently, the business case for strategic change is clear. The heart of the challenge is often human. The status quo and disagreement about the future can cause inaction; and, delay affects results. How does a [...]
Many of us in the Pacific Northwest have known and loved Brandi Carlile for years. When she won big at the 2019 Grammys and stole the show with her stunning performance of The Joke more [...]
The Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund issued CUNA-requested supplemental guidance Thursday for CDFIs currently in a certification cure period. CUNA and engaged with the CDFI Fund in recent months over CDFI credit [...]
NAFCU joined several trades on a letter to the CFPB on Monday regarding the bureau’s request for comment on the Paperwork Reduction Act as it relates to the collection of credit card terms. The [...]
Momentum is growing for banks and credit unions to eliminate or significantly reduce overdraft fees, and many institutions are hard at work planning how to navigate this revenue transition. What started with Ally and Capital [...]
There are many ways fraudsters try to get your personal information or separate you from your hard-earned money. One of the most popular schemes is through a phishing scam, in which fraudsters use links in [...]
It’s that time of year when marketing teams begin reviewing how to develop the budget ask for the upcoming year. It can be a hard needle to thread, as you must consider the balance [...]
The importance of conducting pre-employment assessments has never been greater. Knowing what qualities would best fit your open positions will most effectively determine if the applicant will positively impact your organization. Pre-employment assessments are great [...]
Special guest Representative Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) discusses his work on the SAFE Banking Act and the importance of federal clarity for marijuana banking. Rep. Perlmutter also reflects on the role of grassroots advocacy and his [...]
During times of natural disaster, facilities closure and employee displacement create issues, often unprecedented, affecting payroll and other HR functions. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital importance of timely and accurate payroll for continued business [...]
I recently read “The Infinite Game” by Simon Sinek. Great book. I highly recommend it. It certainly fits nicely into this idea that I’m so passionate about: helping organizations succeed by getting healthier through [...]
To be competitive and to live up to our founding principle of people helping people, multicultural business strategy isn’t optional. It’s essential. As our country continues to become increasingly diverse, understanding multicultural consumers – [...]
When a board hires a CEO or a CEO hires a staff member, it’s important to take time before advertising the position to ask, “What roles do we need this person to be skilled [...]
Every company needs to cultivate top junior talent to ensure a steady pipeline of future leaders. However, even some of the most iconic companies don’t think about the process of leadership succession planning until [...]
