War for Talent

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Led by Filene Fellow Dr. Sekou Bermiss, the Center for War for Talent connects credit unions to solutions for attracting, developing, and promoting top performers, from the front line to the board table.

Sekou Bermiss Associate Professor at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Report #581 | Apr 5, 2023 | Members

Hybrid Workforce Culture

Hybrid Work is Here to Stay: Are You Ready?

Sekou Bermiss
Doug Leighton

This report combines insights from research literature and findings from author interviews with credit union leaders and staff regarding optimal hybrid work arrangements and strategies.

Report #560 | Apr 12, 2022 | Members

Culture Strategy and Planning Hybrid Workforce

The New Hybrid Credit Union Workplace: Culture, Performance, and a People-Centered Strategy

Mark Alguard

Remote work has shifted views on traditional workplace culture. With employees returning to the office, credit union leaders will need to rethink their organizational workplace strategy, from physical spaces to new policies and practices that will meet employees' evolving expectations.

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Report #526 | Jan 13, 2021 | Members

Culture Hybrid Workforce

Workplace Design as a Strategic Human Capital Management Tool, Part 2

Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji
Sekou Bermiss

At a time when credit unions are reimagining their physical facilities, it is worth considering how workplace design can be an important weapon in the war for talent. In this study, we explore how workspace variety affects employee satisfaction and productivity.

Report #478 | May 31, 2019 | From the Archives | Members

Culture Hybrid Workforce

Workplace Design as a Strategic Human Capital Management Tool, Part 1

Bukky Akinsanmi Oyedeji
Sekou Bermiss

In today’s tight job market, competitive compensation and benefits are table stakes in attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent. What is often overlooked is the importance of workplace design. Investing in flexible employee workspaces can pay dividends in employee recruitment, productivity, and retention.

Report #623 | Sep 19, 2024 | Members

Board Governance

Credit Union Governance Landscape

Amy Hillman

Bringing nearly three decades of both academic research and practical experience as a board member, Dr. Hillman has contextualized survey results with governance best practices for credit union leaders to consider as they continue to shape their board to be a strategic asset.

Blog | Oct 6, 2022

Board Governance Culture

Credit Union Boards: Resources for Effective Governance

Effective board governance is essential for credit union sustainability and health. From board evaluation practices to board composition, Filene has curated resources for credit union leaders seeking to learn more about strategies to improve board governance.

Report #463 | Nov 8, 2018 | From the Archives | Members

Culture Board Governance

Formalizing the Art of Board Composition

Matt Fullbrook

A board of directors can make or break the success of a credit union. Yet credit unions sometimes find board governance lacking or inadequate for meeting their challenges. This report provides research-based recommendations for improving board composition, including formalizing recruitment and evaluation to help credit unions leverage more from their boards of directors.

Report #623 | Sep 19, 2024 | Members

Board Governance

Credit Union Governance Landscape

Amy Hillman

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Hybrid Work is Here to Stay: Are You Ready?

The New Hybrid Credit Union Workplace: Culture, Performance, and a People-Centered Strategy

Some of the questions we think about

Workplace Design as a Strategic Human Capital Management Tool, Part 2

Workplace Design as a Strategic Human Capital Management Tool, Part 1

Credit Union Governance Landscape

Credit Union Boards: Resources for Effective Governance

Formalizing the Art of Board Composition

Credit Union Governance Landscape

More from this center

Filene’s Center for War for Talent is generously sponsored by:

Other Centers of Excellence

Big Questions We're Asking

Topics in Action

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War for Talent

How can credit unions create office environments that foster collaborative and independent work, build community, and deepen affinity for the organization's culture?

What are some key strategies for effective board evaluation practices?

What are some proven best practices for optimal governance models?