The human side of HR

<p>With decisions being made that impact credit union operations as well as employee health and safety, human resources (HR) professionals know how critical their role is during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. <br/><br/>It exemplifies why HR professionals need to take a holistic approach and ensure the department continues to have a “human touch.” <br/><br/>Nikki Badje, vice president of HR at $1.2 billion asset <a href='https://truwest.org/'>TruWest Credit Union</a> in Tempe, Ariz., and Nate Brock, director of HR at $140 million asset <a href='http://www.linconefcu.org/'>LincOne Federal Credit Union</a> in Lincoln, Neb., joined the CUNA News Podcast to talk about how to keep a human element within HR, especially during challenging times. <br/><br/>The <a href='https://www.cunacouncils.org/'>CUNA HR &amp; Organizational Development Council</a> named Badje the 2020 Professional of the Year and Brock the 2020 Rising Star during its virtual membership meeting June 30.</p>