One of the biggest priorities for human resource (HR) professionals is advocating for employees and promoting a culture that encourages staff growth and development.

In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, Dawn Bartell, chief operating officer at $91 million asset Community First Federal Credit Union in Lakeview, Mich., and Nicole Gaby, director of human resources at $754 million asset Financial Plus Credit Union in Flint, Mich.,  discuss employee development and  recognition, and offer advice for other HR professionals.

The CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council named Bartell the 2022 Professional of the Year and Gaby the 2022 Rising Star during its annual conference in April.

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In this episode:

2:57: Advocating for employees

4:48: Community First emerging leadership course

6:38: The value of mentoring

13:34: Think outside the box on benefits

18:38: Understanding succession planning

20:40: The value of employee feedback

25:26: Providing tools and resources

28:02: Be an influencer and create bridges of communication