Reach for the clouds!
The United States went through its longest, and by most measures, worst economic recession since the Great Depression between 2007 and 2012. With a weak economy still plaguing the country, ...
The latest from Crissy Ortiz
Internship Programs Benefit Both Students and Organizations
For many organizations, implementing an Internship Program can seem daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the more recent federal laws and regulations. In many cases, a successful internship program ...
Are Small Credit Unions Ready for 2013?
Small credit unions in particular are having difficulty thriving in today’s market given hefty compliance burdens, shrinking margins, lack of marketing dollars, and increased competition. Small credit unions also ...
Succession Planning
We have all heard of the importance of having a Succession Plan in place, usually for our critical senior executive roles. Typically, the discussion is in the context of Replacement ...
Wellness Programs Decrease Health Care Costs, Increase Employee Loyalty & Productivity
By Crissy Ortiz, Optimal Talent Solutions The face of employer benefits has undergone a dramatic makeover in recent years. A slow economy coupled with new health care legislation and the ...
Credit Union Talent Transformation
by Crissy Ortiz, Optimal Talent Solutions Talent management is fluid and dynamic. The complexities of staying abreast of employment regulations, technology, social media, management of generations, performance development and management, ...
Find and Keep Top Talent
by Crissy Ortiz, Optimal Talent Solutions Nothing is more disappointing to hiring managers than finding and training a great employee, only to receive a resignation letter shortly thereafter stating the ...