The risk management function has been one that many credit unions have struggled with, as they find themselves not fully understanding the importance of it from a companywide perspective. The role of a risk manager [...]
One thing we know for sure, “it’s better to start saving and investing earlier rather than later”. Another thing we know for sure, “our youth aren’t being taught the importance of a financial [...]
The credit union difference – the driving force behind our movement. These are the first words we utter in our thirty-second elevator pitch to answer the age-old question, “What’s the difference between a credit union [...]
Conversations about race can be a difficult journey. The topic is laced with colloquial phrases and misnomers. A simple expression can provoke deep emotions and misunderstandings. I have grown up hearing the phrase “playing the [...]
You don’t have to sell too many people on the importance of higher education. It is the foundation that helps us build prosperous careers and achieve financial security. Education allows us to increase our [...]
“An individual has not started living fully until they can rise above the narrow confines of individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of humanity. Every person must decide at some point, whether they will walk [...]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM)! It is a month to lean into and celebrate the accomplishments, achievements, and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to the United States. For me, [...]
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are more important than ever. Perhaps you are wondering: “Well, what exactly is an HBCU? Or maybe you are saying to yourself: “Renee, why are HBCUs important to the [...]
“Black women are the most educated demographic in the U.S. when you look at the number of associate and bachelor degrees earned. But for a number of reasons, their education levels and the financial [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that 83% of employers are adjusting their business practices in light of the pandemic. Now more than ever, [...]
Core competencies define our business capabilities and distinguish us from competitors. They are hard to replicate, they provide member benefits and can be leveraged to expand profits. When you think about core competencies, what comes [...]
“Leadership starts at the top.” That is a common phrase that we have all heard before, right? It is a motivational, digestible, and relatable saying. It empowers employees to hold leadership accountable and it also [...]
In this time of turmoil, civil unrest, economic uncertainty, COVID-19 and the relentless images we see on media outlets, we must take a step back. I am not a scholar, but I am a woman [...]
