Kevin Meyersburg, who is white, says in a lawsuit that the Wall Street investment bank terminated his employment and replaced him with a Black woman who is less qualified for the position. Morgan Stanley declined to comment.

Here are some highlights about the largest credit unions that made the 2023 ranking of the Best Credit Unions to Work For.

Southwest Financial Credit Union, which led American Banker's Best Credit Unions to Work For, says employees are taking up to 400 hours more off than before its unlimited PTO policy took effect — but they are happier, and so are the members of the branchless credit union.

UBS is trying to retain many of Credit Suisse's most senior wealth bankers, but the decision to bring Babak Dastmaltschi on board, who catered to tycoons emerging from the collapse of the Soviet Union, may raise eyebrows.

The institutions in the second grouping of American Banker's top Credit Unions to Work For demonstrated the importance of a fun work environment, transparent leadership and competitive benefits.

The job cuts come amid caution about the industry's growth potential in the second half of the year. Some 45,000 positions have been lost in banking and related industries over the last two-plus years.

The Wall Street firm is enlisting several hundred new staffers to help address concerns from authorities including the Federal Reserve, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

There has been a recent surge in organizing efforts among credit union employees. To discourage this, leaders should pay workers well, provide good benefits and be accessible.

Unionizing a workplace is an arduous process, meaning that employees who organize are dedicated to change. Executives must seize on these moments to address workers' concerns instead of reacting defensively.

Many institutions are building internal development programs to lower the barriers of entry to more senior roles as aging leaders retire.