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Stand Up for Diversity

Diversity is everyone’s responsibility at your credit union. It’s time to #STANDUP for Diversity.
When your credit union is open to diverse ideas, beliefs, and lifestyles, it will experience increased creativity and collaboration – leading to a stronger bottom line. Discover where your credit union stands on diversity today and get strategies to move your credit union in the right direction.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Stand Up for Diversity at Your Credit Union

WHAT IS DIVERSITY?

What is Diversity?
What Does Diversity Look Like in the United States?
Federal Law and Its Impact on Diversity

WHY IS DIVERSITY IMPORTANT?

Why is Diversity Important?
Why Do People Resist Diversity?
Financial Services industry and Diversity
Credit Union Industry Diversity
Diversity is Good for Business

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY LOOK LIKE AT YOUR CREDIT UNION?

Membership Analysis
Employee Analysis
Focusing on Diversity in Credit Unions (“Without Requirements”)

WHERE DO YOU START?

Management and Board of Directors
Human Resources and Marketing
Members Services and Product Development
Business Development and Lending

CASE STUDY IN DIVERSITY

SCE Federal Credit Union
CU Answers

SUMMARY - IDEAS INTO ACTION

Conclusion
Helpful Links
About the Author, Susan Mitchell
About the Author, Kerry Fulton
References

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