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Banking apps for kids: 5 essential components and their role as a gateway to parents
In today’s digital age, where children are becoming tech-savvy from an early age, banking apps designed for kids have taken on a new and vital role. These innovative apps are not just tools for education; they serve as a gateway to parents, offering personalization, customization, and user-friendliness. Traditional financial institutions have typically provided children with little more than colorful distractions and basic savings accounts.
The business of relationships
At the core of a good relationship is trust, and building trust must be part of your intent when starting a new relationship. Especially in business relationships, this is important. Because while we often begin these conversations with a specific purpose, if we’re not willing to find some common ground and explore how we can both benefit from the relationship, its potential will be limited.
Continuing transformation conversations
I had a great chat Wednesday during our first virtual forum with CEOs from NAFCU-only credit unions. I appreciated the honest feedback, and I hope to hear from more of you in the upcoming forums over the next two weeks. In response to members’ questions, we also updated our merger website to include both our organizations’ 2022 financial statements and updated frequently asked questions.
How credit unions can think, and act, globally
Most credit unions are fiercely committed to their local communities, and we think that’s great. Sometimes, though, it’s important to take a few steps back and broaden our perspective. That’s where the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) comes in.
NAFCU, trades discuss CDFI application delay with Rep. Waters, Treasury staff
NAFCU Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Mesack, Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler, and representatives from several financial trade organizations met with House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and senior staff from the Treasury Department and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Thursday to discuss the fund’s work to revise its application.
Leaders in Lending | Ep. 124: Synchronizing values and operations for an aligned brand
Whether it be blog posts serving to inform and educate the community or new lines of products available for sale, your customers can get a grasp on what is important to you very quickly. If your homepage creates an incomplete picture of your business, it may be time for a brand refresh. Grace Bruins, Marketing Officer at Horicon Bank, joins the podcast after recently working on a massive brand refresh with critical insights for getting your message across the right way.
Student credit card considerations: Tips for young adults looking to build credit
There’s a lot to manage as a college student, between classes, homework and a newfound freedom that is as exciting as it can be disorienting. Financial freedom is yet another weight added to your backpack of new responsibilities. Your credit history may be far down on the list of your current financial priorities, which is understandable. But it’s never too early to start thinking about credit.
What you should know about the credit union naming process
Names are important for so many reasons. But despite their importance, many credit unions don’t undertake name change projects. Why? One reason may be the credit union naming process intimidates them. It seems like a lot of work, and concrete business results are unclear. Well, it’s time to shine a light on it! Here are the five things you should know about the credit union naming process: continue reading »
Credit unions: A lifeline during government shutdowns
In the midst of looming uncertainty over a potential government shutdown, the role of credit unions as pillars of financial stability, gains even more significance. As not-for-profits, credit unions have consistently proven themselves to be the safest option for safeguarding the financial security of their members.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall
This October, I’m thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented team of Mitchell Stankovic & Associates for The Underground Collision, “Grimm Fairy Tales or Happily Ever After” on October 21st in Vegas. So, it’s fully appropriate that this article refers to the infamous quote from Snow White & the Seven Dwarves. In looking at our own reflection as credit unions, are we really considering the financial well-being of our own? Our employees?
Government shutdown: Credit unions are ready to help
The last time Congress couldn’t agree on government funding, it left federal employees, contractors, and others trapped in a 35-day government shutdown without pay. It seems that we are heading in that direction once again – and credit unions are ready to step up for their members. Our focus for the coming days (hopefully not weeks or months) is providing credit unions with the support and tools necessary to serve their communities.
Leading with CARE: Elevating employee engagement in your credit union
Have you heard about mouse jigglers? I discovered them during a recent lunch with a colleague dedicated to enhancing employee engagement for businesses. While discussing my upcoming speech on supporting hybrid teams, she urged me to mention “the jiggler.” Curious, I inquired further. She enthusiastically explained how mouse jigglers simulate mouse movement to prevent screensavers and sleep mode, a device in high demand due to employers monitoring online statuses.
4 critical soft skills of great leaders
You think you know that the team leader you just hired will be a great asset to the company. The candidate writes well, knows every MS Office application inside and out, arrives at every appointment five minutes early, and has impressive educational credentials. However, did you stop to consider the individual’s soft skills? In the contemporary credit union environment, they are as important as ever.
How to use the power of insight to cultivate your talent development strategy
Whether you are cultivating your employer brand through social media, posting for a job because someone quit, or examining your staffing needs for growth, workforce issues require constant care. Being a hiring manager puts you in the unenviable role of staffing gardener —planting seeds here, watering there, maybe even some necessary pruning.
Advice: Pump Up Your Coaching Program with Employee Assessments
As a leader, you’re invested in the growth and development of your team. You know that properly coached employees can achieve your company’s lofty goals and be more engaged while doing so. But — did you know that your coaching efforts could fall flat if you don’t have the right insight about your team members? That’s because every person on your team is unique and will respond to being coached differently.
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