Introducing CUES RealTalk!, a groundbreaking online discussion series from CUES that tackles the important, but hard to discuss issues impacting the credit union industry.
Real Issues. Real Discussion. RealTalk!

Women in the Workforce:
Because $0.82 is NOT Enough
Women at all levels face challenges in the workplace that men do not. Unequal pay, gender stereotypes, the impact of at-home caregiving…the list goes on. Addressing and overcoming these challenges can make or break a successful career.
Join us for this quarterly discussion and you will hear from a panel of accomplished female leaders, experts, and professionals in a candid discussion about the challenges women face in the workplace their male counterparts do not.
CUES RealTalk! is free and open for all to attend. Register now!

Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Title Sponsor |
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Engagement Sponsor |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Putting your organization in front of the credit union movement will accelerate your sales performance. Explore all CUES' sponsorship opportunities today.
Want to watch all previous CUES RealTalk! sessions? You can request access below and we will email you the link!
Previously Held:
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
A record number of employees are quitting their jobs, looking for better opportunities, better pay and more flexibility. What’s the impact on women?
- If more companies move to a virtual or hybrid workplace, what does that mean for women’s visibility at work?
- What do credit unions need to do to design a culture and workplace that is modern and inclusive?
- The COVID Pause/COVID Clarity
- How do credit unions redefine work?
- Results vs. time—how to best evaluate employee performance
Previously Held:
MARCH 16, 2022
Join us for a discussion of the issues surrounding the Gender Pay Gap. Talking points include:
- There is a double standard when it comes to how men and women are perceived when negotiating, where men are viewed as assertive, but women are seen as aggressive and overbearing. Is it simply a matter of teaching women better negotiation skills? Or is there more at play?
- Do women need to overcome perceptions in a traditional workplace? Or do the fundamental workplace philosophies need to change?
- How do we counteract stereotypes that paint women who show emotion as weak or poor leaders?
- Women are often seen as supportive and accommodating—but where is the balance between being direct and seeing these as valuable skills? Should women be taught to be less supportive and accommodating, or do we need to rethink what essential skills are important?
We’ll wrap with actionable takeaways from our panelists that you can use immediately.
Previously Held:
JUNE 22, 2022 • 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Research shows women are apt to struggle with lack of confidence more than men do.
We’ll explore why this is, and what can be done to overcome it, including a look at:
- The “Imposter Syndrome”—feelings of self-doubt that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments.
- The qualifiers women often use in speech, such as “just” and “I’m sorry.”
- Why it is so hard for women to ask for what they want?
We’ll wrap with actionable takeaways from our panelists that you can use immediately.
Previously Held:
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Women often feel the competing demands of work and home more than their male counterparts. We’ll delve into these and other issues:
- Some women who choose to leave the workforce to have children end up behind when they try to reenter. What can be done to counteract challenges with reentering the workforce?
- Studies show most household duties fall to women. What does that do to add to pressure, stress and guilt, and their impact on the workplace?
- Are traditional benefits becoming less valuable than offering more modern workplace features such as flexibility, strong maternity and paternity leave policies, etc.?
- Should organizations be measuring time, or results?
- Women often miss out on informal networking opportunities such as golf outings, travel opportunities, and after work get-togethers because of their family responsibilities. How can they overcome these disadvantages?
- Working single mothers face many challenges, including a lack of support. What can be done for this group?
- Women often feel they must be everything to everyone, creating mental health strain from exhaustion, emotional depletion, and lack of self-care. How do we support women—and all employees—to prioritize physical and mental health, seek out help, and provide assistance such as therapy services, to reduce stigmas related to needing and asking for help?
We’ll wrap with actionable takeaways from our panelists that you can use immediately.
Introducing CUES RealTalk!, a groundbreaking online discussion series from CUES that tackles the important, but hard to discuss issues impacting the credit union industry.
Real Issues. Real Discussion. RealTalk!

Women in the Workforce:
Because $0.82 is NOT Enough
Women at all levels face challenges in the workplace that men do not. Unequal pay, gender stereotypes, the impact of at-home caregiving…the list goes on. Addressing and overcoming these challenges can make or break a successful career.
Join us for this quarterly discussion and you will hear from a panel of accomplished female leaders, experts, and professionals in a candid discussion about the challenges women face in the workplace their male counterparts do not.
CUES RealTalk! is free and open for all to attend. Register now!

Thank You to Our Sponsors
|
Title Sponsor |
|
Engagement Sponsor |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Putting your organization in front of the credit union movement will accelerate your sales performance. Explore all CUES' sponsorship opportunities today.
Want to watch all previous CUES RealTalk! sessions? You can request access below and we will email you the link!
Previously Held:
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
A record number of employees are quitting their jobs, looking for better opportunities, better pay and more flexibility. What’s the impact on women?
- If more companies move to a virtual or hybrid workplace, what does that mean for women’s visibility at work?
- What do credit unions need to do to design a culture and workplace that is modern and inclusive?
- The COVID Pause/COVID Clarity
- How do credit unions redefine work?
- Results vs. time—how to best evaluate employee performance
Previously Held:
MARCH 16, 2022
Join us for a discussion of the issues surrounding the Gender Pay Gap. Talking points include:
- There is a double standard when it comes to how men and women are perceived when negotiating, where men are viewed as assertive, but women are seen as aggressive and overbearing. Is it simply a matter of teaching women better negotiation skills? Or is there more at play?
- Do women need to overcome perceptions in a traditional workplace? Or do the fundamental workplace philosophies need to change?
- How do we counteract stereotypes that paint women who show emotion as weak or poor leaders?
- Women are often seen as supportive and accommodating—but where is the balance between being direct and seeing these as valuable skills? Should women be taught to be less supportive and accommodating, or do we need to rethink what essential skills are important?
We’ll wrap with actionable takeaways from our panelists that you can use immediately.
Previously Held:
JUNE 22, 2022 • 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Research shows women are apt to struggle with lack of confidence more than men do.
We’ll explore why this is, and what can be done to overcome it, including a look at:
- The “Imposter Syndrome”—feelings of self-doubt that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments.
- The qualifiers women often use in speech, such as “just” and “I’m sorry.”
- Why it is so hard for women to ask for what they want?
We’ll wrap with actionable takeaways from our panelists that you can use immediately.
Previously Held:
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Women often feel the competing demands of work and home more than their male counterparts. We’ll delve into these and other issues:
- Some women who choose to leave the workforce to have children end up behind when they try to reenter. What can be done to counteract challenges with reentering the workforce?
- Studies show most household duties fall to women. What does that do to add to pressure, stress and guilt, and their impact on the workplace?
- Are traditional benefits becoming less valuable than offering more modern workplace features such as flexibility, strong maternity and paternity leave policies, etc.?
- Should organizations be measuring time, or results?
- Women often miss out on informal networking opportunities such as golf outings, travel opportunities, and after work get-togethers because of their family responsibilities. How can they overcome these disadvantages?
- Working single mothers face many challenges, including a lack of support. What can be done for this group?
- Women often feel they must be everything to everyone, creating mental health strain from exhaustion, emotional depletion, and lack of self-care. How do we support women—and all employees—to prioritize physical and mental health, seek out help, and provide assistance such as therapy services, to reduce stigmas related to needing and asking for help?
We’ll wrap with actionable takeaways from our panelists that you can use immediately.
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