Culture eats strategy for breakfast
As an organization, we’ve been discussing our culture a lot lately. Like a lot of small businesses, we are feeling the growing pains of becoming a larger, if not, ...
The latest from Heather Horrocks
People are your best investments
I’ve talked about what makes a successful workplace in past articles and how organizations can optimize their work environments through employee engagement. We are all know that today’s ...
Hyperlocal = location, location, location
Hyperlocal is the latest marketing buzzword, but it isn’t a new idea. It essentially means a very specific area, very close to home. Within the credit union world, it’...
The science of color and your brand in 2014
It’s the New Year, and everywhere you look there are articles about what the new trends are for 2014. Green building trends, technology trends, design build trends, branching trends, ...
Why you should go green in 2014
It’s the end of the year and most credit unions are thinking about 2014 planning. What are our goals in 2014? How can we make impactful decisions that support ...
What makes an effective workplace?
Strategic planning is fundamental to an organization’s success. But, what are the actual components that makes a workplace effective? There are four key elements that need to be addressed: ...
How incorporating art into workplace design can affect employee wellness, job performance, and best represent your brand
As an art enthusiast, I value the importance of being surrounded by pieces that inspire me in my home. The use of art improves my overall mood, sense of well-being ...
“Technophobes” and the Teller-less eBranch Concept
We’ve all heard about the “mini branch” concept and have discussed it ad nauseam. There have also been an insurmountable number of articles, blogs and tweets about the “future ...