Credit Unions and Social Responsibility
Steve Delfin, National Credit Union Foundation
Filene Research Institute
Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.
Credit Unions and Social Responsibility
Steve Delfin, National Credit Union Foundation
categories » CU Tomorrow, Human Resource Issues, Management, Podcasts and Videos, Young Adult Recruiting
In Attracting and Retaining Young, High-Potential Employees, by Ben Rogers, Filene surveyed more than 200 credit union professionals younger than 30 and gained insights into their relationships with their employers. These young professionals are impressed with their credit union’s commitment to their members and communities. On the other hand, many of the employees surveyed believe that their pay is not competitive and that they work with outdated technology or processes.
categories » CU Tomorrow, Human Resource Issues, Research in Motion
The Economics of Serving Low-Income Employees at Tax Time: Implications for Credit Unions, explores a partnership between Progress Through Business, a nonprofit organization focused on poverty alleviation issues, and H&R Block to offer tax preparation to low-income employees of Staples, Inc. The report shows how tax preparation services, corporations and nonprofit organizations can work together in the process. The study was conducted with funding from the National Credit Union Foundation and its Signature program, REAL Solutions
categories » Collaboration, Human Resource Issues, Limited Income Households