Career moves

Colorado Credit Union doesn't just embrace the credit union credo of "people helping people," it takes it a step further.

Lafayette Schools CU prides itself on going the extra mile for members, all while creating an environment where employees are continually empowered and given the tools to advance their careers.

Whether it's because of Nerf wars, indoor water balloon tosses or campaigns designed to give back to the community, Landings Credit Union's staff retention rate stands at 40% for employees with at least five years of service and 25% for employees with 10 years or more.

Whether stuffing backpacks with school supplies and delivering them to children in need or visiting an ailing member in the hospital during a lunch break, Reliant Federal Credit Union employees are encouraged to practice Random Acts of Kindness.

Each year, Widget Financial Credit Union provides more than 3,600 hours of staff training sessions, which equates to more than one week's worth of training for each employee. And after one year of employment, employees are reimbursed for approved continuing education.

Along with its designation on Credit Unions Journal's Best Credit Unions to Work For list, Town & Country Federal Credit Union achieved a 99% employee engagement score on 2015's Best Places to Work in Maine survey.

At Mountain America Credit Union, senior leadership is accessible to all 1,666 employees, including those newly hired. And while formal tools are in place for employees to voice concerns and submit feedback, many times these exchanges are handled in person at morning meetings or special lunches.

With more than 440 employees in the millennial generation – a solid 62% of its total staff – Michigan State University Federal Credit Union recently enhanced its leadership and pre-management development programs to include enrichment courses on financial topics such as budgeting, purchasing a vehicle or buying a home.

In its 67 year history, Fairwinds Credit Union has never laid an employee off. "Although we're a financial institution, we're not all about numbers and figures," said Fairwinds CU's Vice President of Human Resources Administration Lindsey LeWinter. "We're a family and deal in people and stories."

With a many staffers working for 20 years or more, it's no surprise that Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefits program.