Working Remotely: A Common Sense Approach Part Two
Continuing his series on how to effectively work from home, Michael Cirivello tackles the personal side of things: how to remain focused on your work, up-to-date with your team members, and stay sane in the process.
The Myth of Efficiency and the Allure of Scale
Do mergers and bank purchases, by increasing scale, also increase efficiency and lower operating costs? Or are credit unions focusing on the wrong method? Chip Filson argues the latter.
The Advantage of Building With Instead of For
Need customer buy in when designing a new product or service? Jim Vilker examines the difference between simply building for your clients versus making them active participants in the creation of the services they will be using.
Building a Records and Information Management Program: Where to Start
To retain or not to retain, that is the question. Marilyn Boyd examines what an effective Records and Information Management program looks like, the key players, and how to get one started at your credit union.
Continuity at the Core: a Risk-Based Approach to Planning
In the second part of his series on business continuity and disaster recovery, Jim Lawrence covers critical decisions to consider when looking to reduce risk and achieve minimal downtime during various disasters.
Strategy: How Important is Scale?
Are credit unions losing focus on what really matters in the never-ending pursuit of scale? Chip Filson considers where credit unions may be going astray as they prioritize growth over members.
How Does the Recent Unemployment Rate Impact Your Business Strategy and Why Should You Care?
With a decreasing unemployment rate, finding qualified workers has become more of a struggle. Vic Pantea offers various strategies to help find the right people and improve where you can through technology and cooperative partners.
Recommendations for Choosing a Technology Services Vendor
Deciding on technology vendors is a complex and important process. To help you make the right choice, Matt Sawtell has compiled a list of things to consider when choosing which vendor will work best for your credit union.
Are You Helping Younger Members Save for Their Future?
Credit unions aren’t just for the adults, kids and teens need ways to save and prepare for their future as well. Samantha Seume covers some of the best ways to get the younger generations engaged with your credit union.
How to Establish an Effective Press Release Strategy
Writing press releases can seem daunting, but Scott Collins wants you to know it doesn’t have to be. Aim to inspire everyone in your company to get writing and sharing about the work they do with these simple strategies.