The Budget, the Business Plan, and What It Means to the Everyday Employee
Understanding your organization’s budget and business plan is not just for upper management. Matt Weber shares why he thinks understanding both can be advantageous from CEO down to line staff.
Revival: How Investing in Education is Transforming Business for One Credit Union
Julie Gessner interviews 1st Street Credit Union President and CEO Arthur Hart on why his credit union has made staff training such an important part of their daily operations.
A 50th Anniversary “Framing Story”: Tomorrow—We’ll Meet You There
Chip Filson shares his thoughts on the 50th anniversary of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers and the message they sent to owners.
Marijuana Banking Bill Introduced in Senate
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would make it easier for credit unions and banks to provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
Documentation is the Lifeblood of a Successful Organization
According to Alycia Meyers, documentation is a critical component of any healthy organization. How seriously does your credit union take documentation and how does it compare to other organizations?
How Cooperatives Cause Disruption In Any Industry
As cooperatives, credit unions are well aware of the ways they benefit to members. The same can be said of the cooperatives that serve those same credit unions, says CUSO Magazine Supervising Editor Esteban Camargo.
Field of Membership: a Regulatory Vestigial Organ
Chip Filson ponders the ancient practice known as “field of membership” and discusses the numerous options open to potential members willing to go beyond field of membership.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Increase NCUA Loan Maturity Cap
Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced legislation to increase the loan maturity cap of 15 years on credit union loans to 20 years, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
Eight Steps to Make Your Credit Union a Stress-Free Work Environment
Employees are only as good as the environment in which they work. HR expert Amber Overla shares some ways to improve the work environment to get more out of your teams.
Tips for Communicating Your Data Processing Conversion to Your Members
Core conversions are a big deal, but communicating them to your members? Even bigger. Melissa Robinson has some tips to make sure you are effectively communicating this change and not risking leaving your members behind.
