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5 qualities for the banking talent of the future

5 qualities for the banking talent of the future

In 2017, McKinsey predicted that automation would be able to take over approximately 30% of the tasks performed at banks within the next two to three years. That forecast was spot-on. Automation technology has enabled [...]

Autodialer debate moves to Supreme Court with new case

Autodialer debate moves to Supreme Court with new case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday joined the debate over what qualifies as an autodialer under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), agreeing to hear Facebook Inc. v. Duguid. According to the order issued [...]

NAFCU, 100+ trades urge Congress to pass bill to ease PPP forgiveness

NAFCU, 100+ trades urge Congress to pass bill to ease PPP forgiveness

NAFCU Thursday joined with more than 140 other trade groups – representing various industries and businesses – to urge Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that would ease the forgiveness process for paycheck protection program (PPP) loans under $[...]

Capital markets opening to credit unions

Capital markets opening to credit unions

New territory is opening up for sophisticated credit unions: access to the capital markets, where long-term debts or equity-backed securities are bought and sold. Last year $2.3 billion GTE Financial, a federal credit union [...]

Transforming human resources

Transforming human resources

Nikki Badje wanted to transform the human resources (HR) department from one viewed as solely responsible for hiring and firing into a department that focuses on employee engagement and development. It was a goal Badje [...]

Common causes of poor phone and voice quality

Common causes of poor phone and voice quality

You’ve been there before… you’re in the middle of a meeting, a conference, or just a phone call with a member… And suddenly, the call drops. You try to reconnect, but your connection [...]

Standing up for social justice

Standing up for social justice

In recent months, our country has come face to face with our history of social injustice. But this isn't a problem that arose overnight; freedom hasn't been the same for all citizens since our country [...]

Mid-year reassessment leads to improved outcomes

Mid-year reassessment leads to improved outcomes

Throughout history, unexpected events and significant milestones — from natural disasters and economic downturns to regulatory constraints and the advent of new technologies — have tested the financial services industry. Time after time, credit unions have adjusted [...]