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Masterclass 5 is out now! John Andrews and Jeff Rock discuss how wage inflation and price inflation are misunderstood in compensation planning. Watch our latest webinar at dhilton.com/webinars

Indiana State University Federal Credit Union Welcomes Brian Zuber as New President/CEO

Wage inflation impacts employees just like price inflation. A positive work culture, fair compensation, and recognition of job value are crucial for employee satisfaction. Education and training support career growth but communicating wage inflation and fairness—especially with public expectations for inflation-tied raises—requires strong management strategies. John Andrews and Jeff Rock go into more detail on wage inflation and price inflation on our latest Master Class. Watch the full webinar at dhilton.com/webinars

Do all salaries go up? Hear John Andrews and Jeff Rock answer this question in this clip from D. Hiltons latest Master Class, “You’re Getting Older but You’re Compensation Data Shouldn’t” Watch the full Webinar and others from our Master Class series at dhilton.com/webinars

Continuing D. Hilton’s 2024/2025 Credit Union Board Best Practices Survey series, we are excited to extend an invitation for your credit union to participate in Part 2 of our 3-part survey series on Board Compensation and Demographics. This survey focuses on current board compensation practices at federal and state-chartered credit unions and various demographic trends. Completing the web-based survey should take about 10 minutes (link below). Please rest assured that all responses will be kept strictly confidential, data will be provided in aggregate, and no single credit union will be identified. As a thank you for participating, you will receive an executive summary of the results to share with your colleagues. Thank you in advance for your participation. Please follow this link to complete the survey: https://lnkd.in/gGQWSfv8

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When defending your executive pay program, it's crucial to explain how it supports your strategic goals and benefits the membership. Many compensation committees rely on traditional salary surveys but may not consider the quality of these surveys. High-performing credit unions usually have clear compensation philosophies, but be aware that no data source is flawless and some may obscure their limitations. For more insights and guidance on navigating these challenges, check out "The Things Compensation Surveys Wont Tell You".

Watch this clip of John Andrews and Brian Kidwell speaking on the importance of cultural due diligence and upfront discussions about committees, board seats, and leadership when exploring a merger. Watch the full Part Two of D. Hilton's Merger Presentation, "A Changing Landscape: The Impact of Scale" at www.dhilton.com/webinars

Hear from Brian Kidwell and John Andrews speaking on the challenges of member duplication and its potential impact on consumer choice when exploring mergers. Watch the full Part Two of D. Hilton's Merger Presentation, “A Changing Landscape: The Impact of Scale” at www.dhilton.com/webinars.

Credit unions increasingly turn to mergers for growth and operational efficiency, but the process can be challenging. With 40 years of experience, D. Hilton helps credit unions navigate mergers, ensuring member value throughout. While no two mergers are identical, these ten steps offer a foundational guide to success.