Work-life balance

From time off for volunteering to holiday bonuses, "crazy sock day" and more, here's a look at some of the best of the best in the mid-size asset class.

Who says bigger is better? Here's a look at how credit unions on the smaller end of the asset spectrum are keeping employees engaged and on the job.

As more employers offer paid parental leave, credit unions are considering how best to meet employees needs in a tight labor market while controlling for expenses.

In partnership with Best Companies Group, CU Journal presents the latest edition of this popular annual ranking program.

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

The application deadline for the popular free program is Friday, April 26.

Early-morning meetings and other managerial decisions can disproportionately impact working mothers unless bank executives take notice.

A look at how Texas Tech Federal Credit Union commits to staff and the community.

Riverside, Calif.-based Altura Credit Union believes happy staffers will lead to happy members.

A challenging diagnosis for her son prompted a senior executive to make changes at work, and Old National Bank's reaction offers a lesson for those serious about retaining female leaders.

What if you have workplace flexibility policies and women, afraid to be seen as less committed than male peers, don't use them? Take a lesson from BMO Financial.

Fri., April 27 is the last day to register to participate in Credit Union Journal's Best Credit Unions to Work For program.

An employee at Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union who recently completed the CU's "Infant at Work" program looks back on the process and shares insights on how other credit unions can help working mothers.

A growing number of credit unions are allowing new mothers and fathers to bring infants to work with them -- and they say it's boosting morale and productivity, as well.

From a new chief talent and knowledge officer to the more traditional CLO and CIO, CUs announce new hires, promotions and more.

TDECU employee up for Citizen of the Year and more honors, awards, promotions and new hires.

Diane Schumaker-Krieg has traveled the globe urging stressed Wells Fargo colleagues to carve out time for art, exercise and other rejuvenating activities. She says happiness correlates to career success.

Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO of JPMorgan Chase's asset management unit and American Banker’s Most Powerful Woman in Finance, shared a funny story about her kids and her boss, Jamie Dimon, at the 2017 Most Powerful Women in Banking dinner.  

The delayed opening gives employees time for job education and training, helping them to get better at their jobs and advance their careers.

If a credit union is dedicated to promoting members' fiscal well-being, shouldn't it do the same for its employees?