Guardians Of The Culture
By: Cynthia Campbell, MBA, MEd, CUDE, Chief Experience Officer
Being an HR Executive during the pandemic and the subsequent “great resignation” has been a crazy journey, to say the least. I have learned more about HR law than in any years previous because of special COVID rules, but more importantly, I have learned so much about people. I have learned that the pandemic helped people focus on…
Say My Name
By: Cynthia Campbell, MBA, MEd, CUDE, Chief Experience Officer
Getting someone’s name correct is critically important. We know that a person’s name is part of their identity. It differentiates them from others. If we are to create a positive and productive work environment, it starts with us knowing and using each other’s names correctly. You may be reading this, thinking…
Employee Financial Health
By Shellye Carpenter, CCUFC, Director of Partner Relations
As we all navigate through the “Great Resignation” and the changes taking place in the workforce, one thing employers should keep in mind is: for all the talk about rising wages and workers being able to “name their price,” many workers are still struggling financially. This leads to…
Our Spiritual Nature At Work
By Cynthia Campbell, MBA, MEd, Chief Experience Officer
“You are a singular manifestation of a cosmic unfolding and within you there is unrivaled individuality.” When I post quotes like this one from Michael Beckwith on LinkedIn, I have gotten DMs asking me why I post such “woo woo” things on this platform. After all, this is a business…
Business Lessons From The MECU Golf Tournament
By: Cynthia Campbell, MBA, MEd, Chief Experience Officer
Sometimes a little guilt can come with spending a workday enjoying the Oklahoma sun, the beauty of a golf course, and great credit union friends. However, there are important lessons to be learned on the golf course too, here are my “take aways” from this tournament….
Why Contributing To Your 401(k) Should Come With A Warning Sign — A Tale From A Financial Counselor
By: Shelly Weber, Certified HUD Housing Counseling and Financial Coach
We have often heard it said, “Do not neglect contributing to our employer’s sponsored retirement plan”…. Perhaps, taking advantage of an employer’s retirement savings should come with a warning sign: “Do not contribute until you are financially prepared.” This may sound counterintuitive, but let me explain.
Workplace Financial Wellness: Your Employees Have Money on Their Minds
By: Denise Keiser AFC®, Counseling Programs Manager
It’s not enough that money problems stress employees out, all of the time. Employee concerns about money also lower productivity while on the job and often increase the likelihood that employees will miss work. Money woes also account for…
The Evolving Workforce
By: Jenna Allen, HR Manager
Over the years, more and more companies are starting to offer their employees the option to work remotely. This gives employees more flexibility, eliminates commute time and the stress that comes with it, and allows employees to be more efficient with their time. Although we have…