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Jun 6, 2024 | 
ey.com | Andrew Gordon |Jim McCurry
The EY Global Integrity Report 2024 reveals that rapid change and economic uncertainty make it harder for companies to act with integrity. In brief Overall, integrity standards are improving; however, corporate misconduct appears to be on the rise. The gap between what leaders say about integrity versus how they act is growing, which perpetuates integrity risk within the organization. General counsel can help to build an integrity-first organization that puts people at the center.
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May 7, 2024 | 
law.com | Andrew Gordon |Lauren Swanson
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently upheld a lower court’s preliminary injunction prohibiting enforcement of a key provision contained in Florida’s Individual Freedom Act. The Individual Freedom Act, more commonly known as the “Stop W.O.K.E. Act,” was passed in 2022 as part of what supporters believe to be an initiative to protect employees against a hostile work environment due to critical race theory training.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
law.com | Andrew Gordon |Lauren Swanson
Florida employers should familiarize themselves with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recently published final rule providing guidance on how to properly classify a worker as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Jennifer Lucas |Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
With a strong focus on serving the local community and prioritizing member needs over maximizing profits, credit unions rank high in customer service and loyalty. The positive image and people-first mission of credit unions can also contribute to employee loyalty and longevity. People connect more strongly to careers that they find meaningful, and being a trusted part of a community can contribute to that sense of meaning.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
2023, what a year. FedNow went into effect. Federal rates were hiked 11 times. Inflation peaked (fingers crossed). Silicon Valley Banks collapsed. A civilian submarine imploded while searching for remains of the Titanic. Industry giants like Meta, 3M, Deloitte, Disney, IBM, and Amazon each laid off thousands of employees. A war broke out in the Middle East. And a partridge in a pear tree.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Bo McDonald |Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
Welcome back to your favorite leadership podcast with your host, Bo McDonald! This episode is dedicated to the stutters of life, our self-imposed limitations and traumas that hold us in a vice – a tale intertwined with my journey and that of the unforgettable Scatman John! Scatman John’s story’s connection with my own reveals similarities and gems about embracing our authentic selves and overcoming seemingly insurmountable barriers, so, join me as we dig into the grip of past traumas, the...
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Brock Fritz |Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
From economic uncertainty to mergers to technological advancements, 2023 had a bit of everything. Let’s look back at the 10 most popular CUNA News stories of the year:10. Economy on a razorWhile CUNA economists updated their economic forecast to rule out a U.S. recession, economic uncertainty remains amid a year that has seen credit union loan growth return to normal levels after growing nearly 20% in 2022—the sharpest increase since 1984.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
NAFCU Senior Regulatory Affairs Counsel James Akin wrote to the NCUA Tuesday regarding the agency’s proposed amendments for regulations governing share insurance coverage. In the letter, Akin expressed support for proposed amendments simplifying share insurance rules but urged the agency to implement a phased approach and provide support for credit unions. Akin noted NAFCU’s support for creating a “trust accounts” category for both revocable and irrevocable trusts.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Angela Prestil |Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
Happy Holidays from CUInsight! It’s been another great year (wow it’s flown by!) and it’s time again to take a look at the year’s best. Here are your top ten leadership and culture posts from 2023!5 books worth reading in 2023by BO MCDONALD, YOUR MARKETING COMy fourth year of setting a reading goal was a success.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Andrew Gordon |Lauren Culp |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
Year after year, smartphones become increasingly ingrained in our lives. In 2023, Consumer Affairs research estimated that a staggering 325 million Americans ages 13+ own a smartphone — a whopping 97% of the population. And perhaps even more dramatic than the raw ownership data is the daily smartphone usage data. Americans spend an average of on their phones per day. But what are these people doing on their phones?
