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The Struggles of Digital Literacy, When the Well Runs Low, & Are We Always Better Together?


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In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, host Joshua Barclay and co-host Becky Reed welcome Bill Snider, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Clearview Federal Credit Union, to discuss three timely topics shaping the future of credit unions.

The Struggles of Digital Literacy
Are tech-savvy team members getting harder to find? Despite living in a high-tech era, Bill believes digital literacy remains an essential focus when hiring and upskilling. As Becky points out, even younger employees accustomed to mobile apps can lack basic PC skills, forcing credit unions to strike a balance between training, buy vs. build software decisions, and proactively developing the tech talent they already have.

When the Well Runs Low
With liquidity near historic lows, credit unions are taking a closer look at deposits, asset duration, and emerging technologies. Bill explains how Clearview created a dedicated deposits team and revisited its investment mix to maintain financial stability. While Becky reminds us there’s “nothing new under the sun,” she highlights how innovations like tokenization and AI-driven analytics could help credit unions prepare for the next big shift.

Are We Always Better Together?
Forty-six mergers occurred in Q2, with most citing expanded services as the reason. Bill shares lessons from Clearview’s own merger experiences, warning leaders not to end up like the last scene of The Graduate—unsure of what’s next. From culture clashes to duplicate systems, he and Becky agree that bigger isn’t always better. Proper planning, cost-benefit analysis, and a clear post-merger roadmap are vital to success.

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