Credit unions were likely not around during WilliamShakespeare's time but that hasn't stopped Member One FederalCredit Union from using his poems and plays to reach out to itsemployees.

The $599 million credit union in Roanoke, Va., developed “Usingthe Humanities to Give Business Training a Soul” program, whichincludes a diverse offering of courses related to sales, softskills, economics and leadership that are business related with ahumanities-based theme.

By bringing in other areas of the humanities, such as economics,history, and even philosophy and political science, participantsfind a rewarding environment that helps them to better understandthe financial environment and climate in which they work, saidScott Crawford, professional development director for Member One.

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