If done correctly, strategic planning for credit unions is a blast. It’s always great to carve out time to discuss the future and how your organization is going to accomplish its strategic initiatives. However, [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of technology to help business leaders overcome challenges quickly. Employers across the country have spent the past 18 months managing the transition from working in the office to mobilizing [...]
Be honest, do DEI discussions make you nervous? You’re not alone. As it happens, there’s a lot of fear around these topics. The real question is: what are you going to do about [...]
If the bare necessity of 2020 gave rise to faster and bolder innovation in our industry, this year is riding that wave with even more new ideas coming to market. So the timing couldn’t [...]
Ever had one of those moments where you can’t believe the statement of bias you just heard—but you feel unsure about how to respond? I was heartened to learn from taking the “Diversity, [...]
In order for a lending program to flourish, you need more than great loan products. Given the current climate, it’s more important than ever to grow your credit union’s lending portfolio. NAFCU’s [...]
It is an honor to serve as the President and CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council. Over the last four years, we have seen our trade association thrive and grow because of strategic changes [...]
Have you ever been invited somewhere, and you say yes and then dread it as the date approaches? Or perhaps said yes to a project that you truly have no interest in? Or maybe said [...]
In the past eighteen months, we have collectively been navigating unprecedented times and events. While social unrest and economic uncertainty are not uncommon, adding a resurgent global pandemic, active hurricane season, raging wildfires, and earthquakes, [...]
CUNA wrote to new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra Tuesday highlighting several key principles that should guide future CFPB actions. Chopra was confirmed in September by the Senate to lead the CFPB. “[...]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the September jobs report last Friday, which revealed that for the first time in 2021, payroll gains failed to hit the 200,000 mark. The report also showed that [...]
On average, Black women are currently paid 63 cents for every $1 paid to a non-Hispanic white man, according to 2020 U.S. Census data as reported by the National Partnership for Women and Children. [...]
After a very tough year dealing with post-pandemic problems, credit unions are starting to see the silver lining. Credit unions continue to figure out the best way to help members and the surrounding communities. Now [...]
Join our discussion about the opportunity to embrace digital transformation. We sat down with Jeff Keltner, SVP of Business Development at Upstart and talked about the current environment and challenges credit unions are facing, the [...]
All financial institutions have an obligation to ensure account holders are in the best financial state they can be in. FIs are uniquely positioned to provide complimentary practical education and services, as well as necessary [...]
