Succession Planning: Prepare Your Next Generation
A lack of succession planning can be a credit union’s downfall. Becky Frankowski urges credit unions to begin developing a succession plan now to set their credit union up for success in the future.
It Might Not Be Broken, But You Should Still Fix It
It’s easy to get comfortable in routines and processes, especially when that’s the way they’ve always been done. But Holly Roberts encourages credit unions to step out of and reexamine their routine to see where there might be room for improvement.
The Importance of Nurturing New Employee Relationships
Kasey Olchowski explains the benefits of having regular check-ins with your employees, even after their orientation period, and what insights this can bring an organization.
The Dangers of Rumination
Reflection is a powerful tool that can be used to better ourselves and our work. However, athlete and CEO Liz Winninger advises against reflecting to the point of rumination, which can have the opposite effect and end up demotivating employees.
Onboarding: Making the First Day a Success
While there is no instant cure for first day nerves, Kasey Olchowski shares how credit unions can ensure new employees feel comfortable and confident starting their new position.
Financial Literacy Spotlight: Phroogal Founder Jason Vitug and the CU Happy Tour
When Jason Vitug resigned as CEO of his credit union, he wasn’t sure what was next, until a bolt of inspiration hit. Now, Vitug works alongside the credit union industry to bring financial literacy and wellness to credit union employees, members, and communities alike. Emily Claus sat down with Vitug to discuss his journey and his upcoming CU Happy Tour–a 50-state, 100-credit-union collaboration effort to make financial literacy a national conversation.
Communication is a Data Analyst’s Most Important Soft Skill
When it comes to data analytics, analyst Sarah Ashby argues that no skill is more essential to have than the ability to effectively communicate the process and findings to both experts and laymen alike.
CUSO Women Sets the Blueprint for Employee Empowerment
Nicole Cooper discusses the creation of CUSO Women, an employee group working to create a culture that empowers women to reach their full potential and grow as leaders, and the benefits that such a group brings to an organization.
