Causes underlying the disruptive workforce trends in recent years continue to exert their influence, contributing to evolutionary change. Understanding the potential for progress that the change brings helps employers overcome talent management challenges and steadily [...]
When someone references the “three Rs,” most people think of Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic. History buffs may recall Relief, Recovery, Reform (Roosevelt’s New Deal), and environmentalists might think Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. For me, the three [...]
The blockbuster movie Jerry Maguire turns 25 this year, which means I’ve been saying “Show me the money” for longer than several of my colleagues have been alive. That stings as much as learning [...]
I love underdogs in sports. Loveable losers. Longshots. When actual victories aren’t at hand, underdogs represent the best qualities—personality, spirit, and gumption. While there are many soul-lifting moments in sports underdog history, allow [...]
Self-care isn’t a new concept, but its new imperative is evident as we learn about the personal effects of the pandemic. Google “self care” and wade through the 2.5 billion results. Or check [...]
Does anyone else feel like you have been riding a roller coaster trying to balance a raw egg? Over the last several months, the volatility in the market has caused some executives concern for their [...]
Before we get started, you should know that I have lived in Washington, DC for more than 20 years and am a loyal fan to our local teams. DC is home to many professional and [...]
Like many of you, I’ve learned a lot about myself during the stay-at-home order. Some good, some bad. It turns out that I am an excellent hunter-gatherer of scarce paper goods. And, I’m [...]
I’m not the sentimental type, but this is a worthy exception. This month, baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr turns 58. I saw the Iron Man’s last game in 2001, in Baltimore on my [...]
I’m an old school sort of marathon runner. While I appreciate that technology has improved the sport (and the athletes), I prefer plain water and a banana over specially blended electrolytes in flavors like [...]
My high school years were spent surfing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Not exactly Hawaii’s North Shore, but those east coast beaches inspired me nonetheless. Since then, when time and budget allowed, [...]
Chances are you’re still trying to make sense of the recent tax law changes. The changes affect nearly all taxpayers, and touches a wide variety of taxes, including corporate, estate, partnership and “pass through” [...]
Over time, paying executives too little risks starving the credit union of critical managerial talent. Paying too much wastes assets and risks embarrassing the board and sowing discord among employees and with members. This article [...]
Compensation surveys commonly rank loan growth as a key metric used in bonus plans for senior executives. This article explores the use of loan growth as a bonus plan metric for both federal credit unions [...]
On June 16, Oregon governor Kate Brown signed into law a bill that will permit reasonable [1] compensation for members of state-chartered credit union boards of directors. The new law makes Oregon the 16th state [[...]
