By Charles Shanley, SPHR, CFS, Executive Vice President, Recruitment Services

Learn how to establish a workable social media policy to get the most impact for your organization. Social media can be an effective communications tool for enhancing brand loyalty, as well as recruiting talent to fill your organization’s openings.

By Kelly Flynn, National Director

As technology becomes more and more of an integral part of how financial institutions operate and provide account holders with the products and services they need, information technology (IT) services can account for as much as 70 percent of total spending, depending on the scope of services implemented. And as efforts to curb unnecessary expenses continue as a strategy for countering declining revenue, credit unions must keep a watchful eye on their IT service contracts to make sure they are getting the most appropriate tools to meet their goals, along with the best prices and terms.

By Charles Shanley, SPHR, CFS, Executive Vice President

In today’s ever-changing environment, the profitability and success of a financial institution are due, in large part, to the expertise and skill of its employees. However, recruiting and retaining top-notch staff can be an intense process. Whether you are looking for a CEO to replace a beloved leader due to retirement or need to add specialized talent to an existing department, combining an efficient recruiting process with quality resources will give you the best long-term results.

By Keith Hughey, Senior Consultant

If credit unions and banks have learned one thing from the economic and regulatory challenges of the past few years, it is that change is inevitable. From a strategic planning prospective, the ideas and processes that seemed to make so much sense a few years ago—perhaps even a few months ago—may not be nearly as effective today.