The Talent Shortage: Myth or Reality? How Can You Respond? With millions of open jobs to fill, it is no surprise that credit unions are concerned about the shortage of talented workers. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate seems to indicate there is, in fact, enough labor to go around. Everything from changing employee expectations, unmatched skills, and strong unemployment benefits have been identified as contributors to the talent shortage. What matters more than why is that there seems to be a shortage on what can be done about it. This session will review current employment trends and share ideas for how your credit union can take steps to win the war for talent—no matter how competitive it gets!
Pretty Good for a Girl: hosted by the Minnesota Women’s Leadership Network When people must overcome key parts of who they are to fit in, organizations do not reap the benefits of diversity. This session takes a look at how assimilation, tokenism, and imposter syndrome get in the way of inclusion, while providing specific insights into issues of gender at work. Lessons learned can be applied to creating a more inclusive organization for all people. Registration for Accelerate 22 is now open! MnCUN is committed to the wellbeing of all attendees, guests, sponsors, speakers, and staff as we return to in person events. We will follow the current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local governments that are in effect at the time of the conference. Staff will continue to monitor the situation leading up to and at the event, and communicate any possible changes with attendees. With questions, contact MnCUN Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau or Director of Engagement Ben Hering. Minnesota was the first state to launch the national Credit Union Consumer Awareness Initiative in 2019 and since then, has seen both increased average membership growth and consumer familiarity of credit unions. The campaign’s digital-first strategy positions research-proven messages to put credit unions at the center of consumer consideration when needing a financial service.
See the update Minnesota Credit Union Network President & CEO Mark Cummins gave about Credit Union Awareness in CUInsight. The initiative promotes the consideration of credit unions to consumers statewide through a cooperative advertising effort, and is an important element of MnCUN’s 50x30 goal – 50% of Minnesotans belonging to a credit union by 2030. As we enter the fourth year of the initiative, we are excited to debut a new national creative platform to help move consumers from awareness to action, and align messaging with advocacy and financial inclusion efforts. Thank you to the credit unions who have committed to support this ongoing effort with a contribution to the MnCUN Awareness Fund. Contributors to the 2022 campaign will receive use of new marketing materials; plus preferred placement on the campaign’s credit union locator – www.youmoneyfurther.com. We are excited to introduce further enhancements and new features coming this spring including an enhanced locator and lead generation tools. The campaign represents the true spirit of the cooperative movement to help consumers understand the advantages being a credit union member. With questions, please contact Andrea Molnau, VP Communications & Engagement, by email or 651-288-5527. We look forward to continued success in 2022! Last week, MnCUN President & CEO, Mark Cummins, along with MnCUN staff, shared the legislative and regulatory priorities, events and initiatives, and updates credit unions can look forward to in 2022. The Network has a full slate of initiatives and a busy calendar of events this year.
A recording of the webinar is available on the Publications page of the Member Portal (login required.) We look forward to your participation in Network programming in 2022! With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Ben Hering, via email. Nominations for MnCUN's most prestigious Awards -- the Outstanding Professional of the Year and the Outstanding Director of the Year -- close this Friday, Feb., 18.
The winners of these awards will be recognized with a video tribute to debut during the Minnesota Credit Union Network's annual conference - the ACCELERATE 22 Conference, which will take place April 21 & 22 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington.
Complete information and online nomination forms can be found on the Awards section the MnCUN website. Please note that only nominations completed using the online forms will be accepted. Contact Julia Miller, MnCUN Director of Communications with questions. Bureau Issues Request for Information Regarding Fees: The Bureau is seeking public input on fees they see as excessive, unnecessary and “not subject to competitive processes that ensure fair pricing.”
We are looking forward to seeing you D.C. in two short weeks! Please be aware of the following changes to vaccine and masking requirements in Washington D.C.:
On Feb. 14, city officials announced they are ending their vaccine verification requirement. They have also indicated the indoor mask requirement will expire on February 28th. Please note the following as you prepare to travel to Washington D.C.:
CUNA GAC On-Air: Virtual Option If you are not able to attend in-person this year, you can still catch part of CUNA GAC through CUNA GAC On-Air. This option features a nice mix of live and recorded sessions, with access to all recordings through March 31, 2022. Plus, the first 500 registrants will be mailed a virtual GAC home kit. Make sure you provide your preferred shipping address during checkout. To register, visit Virtual (cuna.org). For up-to-date information on Minnesota-specific events at CUNA GAC, visit the Minnesota GAC Portal Page.
Date: Thursday, March 17
Time: 1:00 p.m. Cost: $49.00 Via Webinar and Conference For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email or by phone at 651-288-5519. By Kevin Polinsky, Senior Director, CUNA Mutual Group FinTech Solutions
Financial services continue to see rapid-fire developments that are creating an increasingly competitive environment. While there is seemingly no shortage of areas requiring the critical focus of credit union leadership, there are four common denominators that are together exerting transformational influence on the credit union digital landscape. This article is provided as part of MnCUN's relationship with CUNA Mutual Group. Contact MnCUN Chief Operations Officer John Ferstl for more details. Join your colleagues for the Minnesota Credit Union Network's ACCELERATE 22– our rebranded Annual Conference. The event is planned to be back on our regular schedule April 21-22, 2022 at the Radisson Blu MOA, Bloomington. MnCUN's biggest event of the year - these 2 days will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, the state’s largest tradeshow and opportunities to support great causes. We are bringing back some favorite events and also have several new sessions planned.
Registration is now open!
MnCUN is committed to the wellbeing of all attendees, guests, sponsors, speakers, and staff as we return to in person events. We will follow the current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local governments that are in effect at the time of the conference. Staff will continue to monitor the situation leading up to and at the event, and communicate any possible changes with attendees. With questions, contact MnCUN Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau or Director of Engagement Ben Hering. |
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