Optimize Your Headquarters, Don’t Waste Space!
What is the purpose of a headquarters? In a digital market where most employees work from home at least part of the time, headquarters are no longer just about housing employees. Buildings that used to...
Embody the Values Your Consumers Are Looking For
Your list of core values is more than just a break room decoration. If you have spent any time in the professional world, you have encountered concepts such as Core Values, Mission Statements, and Vision...
Considering a New Headquarters Project in 2023? Be Suspicious of Imposters
It’s no surprise that after the COVID-19 pandemic, employees rank work-from-home and hybrid flexibility high on their preferred list of employer qualities. According to the SHRM Research Institute, 48% of surveyed workers stated they will...
What Makes a Beautiful Brand?
With a world swamped with brands, it can be hard to stand out among the crowd. Every day, we see billboards and signage featuring flashy colors and catchy slogans. Digital advertisements that pop up with...
How Can a Brand Showcase Your Business’s “Personality?”
What do people think about when they see your brand? Or more importantly, what do you want people to think about when they interact with your brand? People naturally associate certain characteristics with things they...
How Remote Work and Banking Tech Have Changed Branch Operations
As consumers embrace digital channels, financial institutions are adapting. Long-term trends of branch closures and consolidation have provided ample opportunity for organizations to rethink their branch strategy and operations for the future. Although consumers visit...
The Solution to Planning Season: Strategy
While summer has only just come to a close, planning season for 2023 and beyond is already in full swing. Now is the time when organizations like yours set aside dedicated time to review their...
Long-Term Trends Show Growth in Banked Households and Mobile Banking Usage
Sound Strategy Anticipates Consumer Demand Financial institutions that offer robust consumer services operate in a market shaped by emerging technologies and consumer preferences. Banks and Credit Unions perform an essential function for their communities and...
Give Me Data or Give Me Death!
What can the right data tell you about your branch? How do you know if a branch is in a location that drives in new traffic and clientele, or if it’s not in the proper...
Don’t Go into Planning Season Without Data Analysis
It’s that time of year again. A time for organizations all over the country to regroup, review their operations, and plan for the year ahead. Financial institutions in particular constantly gather information for this purpose....
Is Your Merger Causing Mayhem?
Hundreds of banks and credit unions go through mergers, making the likelihood of facing one during a financial institution’s lifetime highly likely. But what happens in the wake of a merger? Is the brand left...
Discover The Foundational Elements of Your Brand
What’s in a brand? An organization by any other name could deliver the same value to its members, right? Not necessarily. In fact, your organization’s brand identity has a direct impact on the experience of...