Workplace culture

There's a growing consensus that if credit unions want their institutions to reflect growing diversity among their membership base, significant changes will also need to take place at the board level.

From recognition as a top workplace to giving back to nonprofits and making a difference for those in need, here's another round-up of credit union community news.

Michael Daly's resignation may have been precipitated by an anonymous letter last month describing the workplace as “toxic” and in dire need of change.

The majority of credit unions are run by women, according to a recent study, but that positive news doesn't paint the full picture.

Credit unions wouldn't seem to have much in common with the air travel industry, but a former VP at Southwest Airlines emphasized the important role culture plays at organizations of all stripes.

Rich Karlgaard, who has spent 20 years at Forbes, shared insights into trends and best practices for credit unions

Technological advancements are helping to empower employees, and many organizations, including banks, will need to shift their cultures to continue to attract the best workers.

A former bank executive recommends strategies to improve the retention of female bankers across the industry.

Hope Hardison, Wells Fargo's chief administrative officer since 2015, and David Julian, its chief auditor since 2012, have both been removed from the bank's operating committee and begun leaves of absence in the latest fallout from the bank's phony-accounts scandal.

In honor of International Credit Union Day, here's CU Journal's annual look at the everyday occurrences – both routine and meaningful – that bring "the credit union difference" to life.

Promoting diversity must go beyond putting women in the C-suite. It’s about creating products and practices that help support and elevate those who tend to be overlooked.

Financial institutions can take a few easy steps to ensure their leadership is more representative of their customer base, including looking outside of the industry for talent. Women and people of color are not that hard to find.

Promoting diversity must go beyond putting women in the C-suite. It’s about creating products and practices that help support and elevate those who tend to be overlooked.

Mary Mack, the head of consumer banking at Wells Fargo, said Thursday the San Francisco bank has made significant progress in fixing its culture after a series of scandals over the past two years.

At American Banker's annual Most Powerful Women in Banking gala on Thursday evening in New York, honorees urged the industry to promote more women and people of color.

The House Financial Services Committee is examining sexual harassment charges against FHFA director Watt. American Banker reporter Hannah Lang offers her take.

From "BayBucks" to service excellence awards, California's Bay Federal Credit Union is committed to recognizing staff who go the extra mile.

From "Orange Outs" to balloon towers and more, the Alabama-based credit union is committed to creating a rewarding working environment.

Tracy Ashfield, a veteran of the mortgage industry, will take over at American Credit Union Mortgage Association when Bob Dorsa retires in January 2020.

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