When the number of interested homebuyers strains the available inventory, real estate professionals call that a seller’s market. The U.S. housing market continues to put sellers in the driver’s seat, and prospective [...]
We’ve recently heard a lot about the Great Resignation. In fact, according to Ceridian’s 2022 Pulse of Talent report of employees, a total of 61% are at risk of leaving—23% actively job [...]
While thinking about taking my daughter to an Easter egg hunt this year, it caused me to think back on my east egg hunt memories. On a sunny Saturday morning, young children gathered in front [...]
One of the benefits of a more data-driven society is the opportunity to reduce the biases that unconsciously creep into human decision-making. No one wants to think they are biased in their work, but today, [...]
“Television won’t last because people will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box.” - Darryl Zanuck, movie producer, 20th Century Fox, 1946 “There is no reason for any individual to have a [...]
NCUA released its Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) annual report, which provides an overview of the NCUA’s diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives in 2021. The report also highlights the agency’s [...]
On a seasonally-adjusted basis, overall consumer prices rose 1.2 percent in March, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting the overall consumer price index (CPI) grew by 8.6 percent over the 12-month period. [...]
I’ve worked for many managers in my career, and each of them had their own leadership style and set of expectations. Some were supportive and available; others were distant and hands-off. As a leader, [...]
Despite widespread news coverage about the increasing number of cyber attacks – according to Trend Micro, ransomware attacks on banks climbed by a staggering 1,318% last year – financial customers are seemingly unconcerned about the risk [...]
My tank is full. I am inspired. I’m ready to get to work on credit union strategic planning, not just for my clients – I mean a collective strategic plan. All thanks to the many [...]
In late March, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release providing guidance on website accessibility under Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability [...]
It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that I was in my twenties, but the reality is, it’s been %$# years. My 20s were chockfull of memories, transformations, and lessons. Some of [...]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is purposely trying to inflame the public by claiming legitimate fees charged by credit unions and banks are “junk fees,” the two national credit union trade groups told the [...]
CUNA wrote to House members Tuesday in support of including the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the final version of the America COMPETES Act. The America COMPETES Act passed the House in [...]
From the minute you shake someone’s hand for the first time, communication is important. The words you use are vital, and if you want to be sure to make the right first impression (or [...]
