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The National Credit Union Administration generally only approves a handful of charters each year, but sustained economic troubles are likely to make launching a new institution even more challenging.

While most industry conferences have gone online, a handful of groups are moving ahead with on-site meetings with an understanding that COVID is likely to reduce attendance.

A look at what some of the nation's largest credit unions are doing to take care of those who take care of their members every day.

The percentage of institutions in the Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings that provide formalized diversity training continues to rise each year, reflecting a growing awareness of the issue within the industry.

How mid-size institutions are making a difference for employees and keeping workers engaged during the pandemic.

With staff scattered between working at home and in the office, management at many institutions has taken steps to revamp intranets and launch employee-only Facebook groups to keep their workforce connected.

More than a dozen institutions made the ranking this year in this asset category range.

The credit union turned to a new engagement strategy for employees after the pandemic forced most of the organization to transition to working from home.

These seven institutions have found innovative ways to engage employees and help staffers through the pandemic.

The pandemic has forced the institutions on this year's Best Credit Unions to Work For list to be more flexible with their policies for how and when employees take time off.