Recruiting

While executives at the Buffalo, N.Y., bank said they would take a closer look at spending, especially given the potential for interest rate cuts, they described investments in tech talent as an essential cost of doing business.

A number of credit unions have promoted employees from within their ranks while others have announced new hires.

Jim Lumpkin, president and CEO of the Portland, Ore.-based institution, is planning to retire in the first quarter of 2020.

Credit unions have hired new executives to oversee areas such as human resources and retail lending while others have been recognized for their achievements.

A growing number of credit unions are moving their headquarters to revitalized urban areas, and while some say that could help recruit new staff, it also carries the risk of being associated with gentrification.

Credit unions and the rest of the financial services sector, in the spirit of recent criminal justice reform, should be more open to hiring workers with low-level criminal convictions.

Credit unions and others in the industry have announced a number of recent promotions, new hires and other personnel news.

In a hyper-competitive job market, credit unions are finding creative ways to keep staff engaged and sweeten the deal for potential new hires.

Executives and directors from across the industry discussed their concerns for the industry and priorities for the next year during this year's NAFCU and CUNA annual conferences.

Credit unions and the rest of the financial services sector, in the spirit of recent criminal justice reform, should be more open to hiring workers with low-level criminal convictions.

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A shrinking bank landscape is creating potential opportunities, but analysts are mixed as to whether credit unions will see any growth as a result.

The Tulsa, Okla., bank is adding Jim Thompson as director of senior housing investments.

Credit unions, a fintech startup and a CUSO have announced a number of promotions and hew hires.

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood met with President Trump while credit unions across the country announced a number of staffing changes and promotions.

Credit unions in Utah, Oregon and elsewhere have made new hires and announced promotions.

Jamie Gregory has worked for Regions for a decade and was named head of corporate financial strategy early this year, but he's jumping ship to Synovus in late June.

Kevin Fitzsimmons and David Bishop switched jobs shortly after FIG Partners sold to Janney Montgomery Scott.

The president's big loan from, and sizable deposits with, Professional Bank in Boca Raton have raised some eyebrows. But the bank's chairman says it recruits relationship bankers from larger rivals to get just these kinds of customers.

Credit unions have announced new hires and promotions in areas such as human resources, business development and digital delivery.