The latest from Jerry Saalsaa

Jul 11, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

Update your talent strategy for remote & hybrid work

CUES is a pioneer in offering flexible and remote work options—we’ve had “telecommuters” since the late 1990s. Our first telecommuter—as remote and hybrid workers were called back ...

Jun 8, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

The learning that got you here won’t get you there

As a lifelong learner, I love the quote (and book title) by business thinker Marshall Goldsmith: “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.” If you think about that ...

May 2, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

Can ChatGPT write a better job description than you can?

The answer to the title question, “Can ChatGPT write a better job description than you can?” is a resounding yes. It can write that job description faster than you can, ...

Mar 27, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

Talent lessons learned from the Silicon Valley Bank failure

You could easily make the case that credit unions’ situations are incredibly different from that of Silicon Valley Bank (and two others) that failed in mid-March. Credit unions are required ...

Mar 10, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

Valuing versatile talent

In many sports, a “utility player” can play several positions competently. In rugby, the term is commonly used by commentators to recognize a player’s versatility. Great coaches know how ...

Feb 8, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

Make fintech decision-making easier

It’s always a good idea for leaders to get as much data as possible before making key decisions. Good information drives out fear and helps leaders understand the likely ...

Jan 5, 2023 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

DEI: The right thing on many levels

Credit union industry leaders have long known that supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is the right thing to do on many levels. Consider these quotes. “Taking better care of the ...

Dec 5, 2022 - by Jerry Saalsaa, CUES

The three pillars of people strategy

In their history, credit unions have evolved from “order-taking” organizations to “value-creating” organizations. It’s been an important shift from simply processing transactions to truly serving member needs. Making this ...