Take some time and get your employees together.

How long has it been since your employees have seen each other since they have been working remotely?

Think about setting some time aside like STCU recently did. It paused one morning and checked in with all its employees.  Chief Marketing Officer Marty Dickinson said the event helped employees feel more confident in the credit union and their jobs and to feel better prepared to address another statewide lockdown if that happens. Read More

In terms of employees’ mental outlook, Dickinson said that feedback during the meeting indicates they are still engaged with the credit union, but an element of fatigue has set in.

“Things are just a bit heavy now,” she acknowledged.

If the pandemic persists well into next year, Dickinson said STCU would likely hold another check-in event with its staff.

“This is an interesting thing for us, a new way to convene and connect,” said Dickinson. “And coming out of this pandemic, maybe this is an event we fine-tune and continue to hold.” Read More