-
Jul 2, 2024 | 
cuinsight.com | Miriam Ackerman
Credit unions across the nation are grappling with the same workforce challenges as other industries, finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain skilled employees. The current economic climate, coupled with evolving employee expectations, has intensified this struggle. However, credit unions possess a unique advantage in this battle: their deeply rooted commitment to community and social impact. Today’s workforce, particularly younger generations, seeks more than just a paycheck.
-
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.
-
Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Kerala Taylor |Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
Credit unions across the country are searching for ways to offer their underserved members pathways to homeownership. But when it comes to affordable housing, it’s clear that bolder action is needed to meaningfully move the needle. The affordable housing crisis is particularly acute in Seattle, Washington, where home prices increased by over 80% between 2010 and 2020.
-
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.
-
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...
-
Dec 27, 2023 | 
cuinsight.com | Steve Cocheo |Andrew Gordon |Molly Lehrsch |Miriam Ackerman
Author: Steve Cocheo (The Financial Brand)Date: April 11, 2023Executive summary: Paze was the new hot digital wallet of 2023 — even though it won’t launch in full until early 2024, and it won’t even reside on a mobile phone as an app (at least not initially). Instead, its strengths lie in its utility as an ecommerce checkout option. The digital wallet is owned by some of the nation’s biggest banks, from Bank of America and PNC to JPMorgan Chase.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
