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Credit Unions Navigate Vaccine Challenges

Vaccine hesitancy is expected to create new challenges for CUs when employees return to the workplace.

Feature

Leaving NASCUS, Ito Has 'No Regrets'

Michael Ogden | June 14, 2021

CU Times sits down with 32-year credit union veteran Lucy Ito, who will step down as CEO of NASCUS later this year.

Editors’ Columns

The ABA's Banksplaining Machine Just Won't Quit

Michael Ogden | June 14, 2021

Bankers' arguments for taxing credit unions are the political messaging version of a visit from your loud, possibly drunk and judgmental aunt.

There's No Going Back Now – and That's OK

Natasha Chilingerian | June 10, 2021

As we emerge from our locked-down lives, let's agree to leave behind the things that weren't doing us any good in the workplace.

Focus Report: CU Employee Development

Employee Growth: An Unplanned Pandemic Side-Effect

Natasha Chilingerian | June 14, 2021

Formal development programs are important, but the most significant CU employee growth occurs through unstructured experiences.

Is Appreciation the Key to a Higher Net Promoter Score?

Liz Uram | June 14, 2021

Appreciation – a few sincere words of praise – costs nothing and has a high return on investment.

The Formula for a Great Office Culture

Joe Bertotto | June 14, 2021

When you put enjoyable work and the act of enjoying colleagues together, you'll enjoy the outcome of a great culture.

What Keeps Us Up at Night (Is Anyone Sleeping Well?)

Christie Kimbell & Holly Fearing | June 14, 2021

The credit union movement should work together to bring its leaders, staff and organizations to a stronger, more resilient position.

News to Know

A PPP Lending Snapshot: How Credit Unions Performed

Jim DuPlessis & Chris Nicholls | June 14, 2021

As of May 10, CUs account for 2% of Paycheck Protection Program loans. See how the top 15 CU PPP lenders stack up.

Guest Opinion

3 Credit Union Priorities for 2021: Cloud, Data and Analytics

Milind Pathak | June 14, 2021

Consumers' heavy reliance on digital channels and capabilities pushes CUs to the forefront of change, demanding evolution.

Community News

Credit Unions Support Hungry Kids, Teen Workers, Veterans & College Grads

Natasha Chilingerian | June 04, 2021

Plus, the SECU Foundation in Maryland gives $500,000 to a local addiction treatment center.

People

Credit Unions Hire & Promote Across the Nation

Natasha Chilingerian | June 07, 2021

Plus, CUNA welcomes a new senior economist and CO-OP elects a new chairperson of the board.