Workplace culture

From costume contests to an open-door policy at the CEO's office, Charlotte Metro FCU takes care of employees the way it wants employees to take care of members.

Raising starting wages helped, but that was just one part of transitioning to an "employee-centric" culture.

Dread the annual performance review? At Consumers CU, they do it a minimum of four times a year. The result: stronger employee engagement.

Employees speak more than 10 languages, which is crucial to serving the local immigrant population.

Focusing on talent development and staff engagement paying dividends at the $775 million credit union.

Executives' pastry-fueled walkabouts give employees opportunity to ask questions, share observations with top leaders.

The Utah-based credit union makes sure it gives back to the employees who give so much to the organization.

Texas Tech FCU prides itself on imbuing a spirit of giving back, while also ensuring that employees have ample opportunities to succeed.

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