Employee engagement

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 annual ranking, a collaboration between Credit Union Journal and the Best Companies Group, involves surveying employees and reviewing each institution's workplace policies.

The coronavirus has created unprecedented challenges for employers but these credit unions rose to the occasion.

Laughter in the workplace helps boost employee morale, something critically needed in 2020.

Many will need to ramp up security protocols and reconsider which services require a high-tech versus human touch.

Bank leaders should embrace the decision in their efforts to guard against reputational and workplace risks.

Some professionals have admitted to sleeping or drinking while working from home. Technology could help financial services firms ensure employee productivity doesn't slip.

Financial firms should offer debt consolidation and faster payment services to help employees who may be struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.

Executives can become overwhelmed by their newfound influence and responsibility. Here's how to cope.

Helping their customers adjust to digital banking and pay crushing bills are just a couple of ways community bankers are reaching out.

The global protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death should serve as a reminder that the banking industry must do more to support minority employees and customers.

Credit union executives have led teams through past crises, but the pandemic has created new economic stresses and mental strain that CEOs must address.

Tom Shoemaker initially took the helm in 2017 on an interim basis after the Albuquerque, N.M.-based credit union called off a merger.

Patricia Sarne was named CEO of San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union after former chief executive Tim Baldwin retired.

Funds originally slated to assist credit union employees with attending conferences will now be used to help the state league put on virtual events.

The Miramar, Fla.-based institution is spending $85,000 to help businesses as the economy begins reopening.

The regulator has formed the Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Council, which will conduct a survey of NCUA's culture to identify areas that need improvement.

Employees want to work for organizations that focus on a number of areas, such as diversity, flexibility and professional development. Credit unions that don't prioritize this beware.

The credit union regulator released its annual diversity report, which showed that more minorities were in senior roles but examiners remained predominantly white and male.