The latest from Patty Corkery

Aug 27, 2024 - by Patty Corkery and Deleanna Allen

Bridging the gap: A YP’s perspective on inclusion, professional growth and leadership must-haves

I was so happy to sit down and reconnect with Deleanna Allen, or “D” as I have come to call her. She is a marketing manager at Public Service Credit ...

Mar 1, 2024 - by Patty Corkery, AACUC

A woman’s mid-life perspective

I am grateful that Renée Sattiewhite reached out asking me to write an article for Women’s Month this year. When Renée calls, I answer. I am sure ...

Feb 23, 2024 - by Patty Corkery, Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG

Big question – How do we talk to Gen Z as an industry?

One thing I hear almost every week from credit unions is the effort to try and appeal to the younger generation. You know – the ones who may not know what ...

Dec 22, 2022 - by Patty Corkery, Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG

Retaining Talent: How CU leagues should be making it easier

During my discussions with Michigan credit union leaders this year, the conversation inevitably touches on a topic that’s affecting much more than just our industry: talent retention. We talk ...

Jun 28, 2022 - by Patty Corkery, Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG

Proud in the month of pride

A lot of us have been focusing on the “I” in DEI lately. Very basic DEI training has taught us that it is not enough to just make space, but ...

Mar 30, 2022 - by Patty Corkery, Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG

Are you there Crypto? It’s me, Patty

Several times, I have picked up a book, article or conducted a Google search trying to better understand the basics and general culture of cryptocurrency and blockchain. I’m sure ...

Jan 3, 2022 - by Patty Corkery, Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG

The “I” in DEI

We have all learned over the last couple of years, many of you well before then, the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Some credit unions are ...

Oct 21, 2021 - by Patty Corkery, Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG

The new workspace: Looking beyond productivity

For the better part of a year now, I have been talking with Michigan credit union leaders about how they’re planning to transition from the pandemic-induced home office to ...