NEWS AND UPDATES
October 2020 Update
A word from the Chair Whether we are long credit union veterans or new arrivals, I think we can all agree that this year has been dramatically unlike any other in the circa 80 year history of credit unions in Ireland and Great Britain. Our movements...
Top Performing Credit Union Boards
The ability of a board to do its job effectively is a vital feature of a successful credit union. In this paper, the experienced credit union consultant Lucy Harr considers how credit union boards can become high performers and thereby excel in delivering value to...
Talking Credit Unions #9 – Human Resources Specialists: Luxury or Necessity?
How prepared are our credit unions for the possible employment issues that the pandemic has forced onto their businesses? Some of the changes may be positive and some may be relatively painless. However, changing a workforce to suit the new circumstances, or...
Credit Union Conference 22 September – tickets now available
Booking is now open for our conference on Tuesday 22nd September, dedicated to planning for the new normal. We’re excited by the agenda we have lined up. The morning session will help credit unions look ahead, by providing insights into the consumer and economic...
Talking Credit Unions #8 – effective management of payroll deduction schemes
Employers are increasingly aware of the benefits of supporting the financial wellbeing of their members, which can include reduced stress and consequent improved productivity. Payroll deduction schemes delivered by credit unions present a way of offering savings...
Virtual AGMs – what’s allowed?
Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are critical events in the year of well-governed co-operatives, and credit unions take them very seriously. Credit union AGMs are traditionally face-to-face meetings, but many are anticipating a challenge to doing theirs in the...
Volunteers will interview people involved in setting up and running credit unions before 2000. No travel involved until it is safe to do so. You can have the privilege of hearing fabulous stories first-hand and building a new collection for @BL_OralHistory