Keith Kasmire

Apr 30, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Paul Bouvier |Theresa Witham |Keith Kasmire

4 minutes Based on collaboration and with a focus on community, collective leadership aligns with our industry values. Sponsored by CUES Supplier member Envisant. Change is not only inevitable but also happening more rapidly than ever.  A leadership approach that addresses the uncertainty and complexities of change is needed for credit unions to thrive within this fast-paced environment.

Apr 23, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Keith Kasmire |Kristen Jason |Lesley Sears

5 minutes Credit union members expect a consistent experience across channels. The pandemic forced a near-overnight explosion of digital commerce. Four years later, there’s not much we can’t do online. Even fairly involved tasks, like seeing a doctor or renewing a passport, can now be done from home and largely on the terms of the individual seeking service. Borrowing money has, of course, joined the list of things that can be done digitally.

Apr 22, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Keith Kasmire |Kristen Jason |Lesley Sears

8 minutes A Q&A with United Nations FCU about how sustainability and diversity efforts are both key factors of the credit union’s strategy Carlene Alexander, VP/DEIB & global diversity officer at United Nations Federal Credit Union, is responsible for using a DEIB lens to develop and implement its workforce, workplace and marketplace initiatives. The $8.9 billion New York City-based financial cooperative aligns its corporate social responsibility with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Apr 19, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Keith Kasmire |Kristen Jason |Lesley Sears

7 minutes A vital resource to improve financial well-being and financial literacy This is sponsored by CUES Supplier Member Enrich Financial Wellness. It is reprinted with permission from the original. For many, a nagging sense of worry about bills, debt and the elusive security of "enough" hangs heavy in the air. This financial stress, as studies by the American Psychological Association have shown, impacts a staggering 72% of Americans, negatively affecting both well-being and health.

Apr 18, 2024 | cumanagement.com | Keith Kasmire |Kristen Jason |Lesley Sears

Isaac Newton is said to have said, “Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.” With this statement, Newton, famous for inventing calculus and for his work on forces during the 1600s, seems to have been well ahead of his time in understanding emotional intelligence.