How We Build Products as a Cooperative

How We Build Products as a Cooperative

Designing new software as a cooperative and determining the best strategy with which to do so can be a balancing act. CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson discusses a few approaches his cooperative takes and what they take into consideration before, after, and during development.

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How to Spot Member Fraud and Suspicious Callers

How to Spot Member Fraud and Suspicious Callers

Unfortunately, there’s no automatic warning when a fraudulent caller reaches out to the credit union, but there are clues to watch out for. Nathan VanPatten offers strategies for spotting suspicious callers and separating your members from scammers.

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Employee Engagement: Why it Matters

Employee Engagement: Why it Matters

Any company worth anything knows that employees are the lifeblood of your organization. Brandon Shaw delves into how engaged employees are not only happier but benefit the company’s overall health as well.

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Your Annual CPA Financial Audit: What You Need to Know

Your Annual CPA Financial Audit: What You Need to Know

Becky Frankowski breaks down your yearly CPA audit: why is it needed, who it’s for, and how your organization can prepare for one.

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The Change Cycle: The Importance of Never Missing a Step

The Change Cycle: The Importance of Never Missing a Step

Implementing a change at your credit union without taking the proper steps can have a ripple effect of negative outcomes. AVP of Operations Jeff Miller covers the steps to change and why each is as critical as the last.

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Are You Prepared for Succession Events?

Are You Prepared for Succession Events?

Is your organization prepared for unexpected employee departures or even expected retirements? If one of your staff left tomorrow, do you know who would take over their responsibilities? Amber Overla explains how best to prepare for known and unknown succession events.

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Are Overdraft Fees on the Chopping Block?

Are Overdraft Fees on the Chopping Block?

Overdraft and NSF fees have been in the CFPB’s spotlight of late. Jim Vilker suggests slowing down and considering the ramifications carefully before rushing to respond.

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Bold Vision for a Bold Future: A Case Study in Eliminating In-Person Teller Lines

Bold Vision for a Bold Future: A Case Study in Eliminating In-Person Teller Lines

In the age of self-service, many credit unions are asking themselves if they need a teller line anymore or if it can be done away with. Rick Preble of RVA Financial Credit Union has done exactly that, replacing his teller lines with ITMs. John Beachamp examines the motive behind the decision, the process, and how members took the shift.

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Don’t Let Your Process Documentation Fall by the Wayside

Don’t Let Your Process Documentation Fall by the Wayside

Every member of your team is a link in your organization’s chain. Losing a team member means a break in the chain where both information and processes are lost. This is why, Brendan Lindsey argues, it is critical for everyone in your organization to document their processes.

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Continuity at the Core: The Drive for Continuous Improvement

Continuity at the Core: The Drive for Continuous Improvement

In the final article in his series on business continuity, Jim Lawrence recaps the first six articles and covers ways to continue improving on your business continuity plan.

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