Initially promising of growth but fell short of expectations - Anonymous employee Credit Union West Employee Review

2.0
Aug 22, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Community involvement was encouraged. Benefits were very good. Training was sorely lacking but was improving.

Cons

Communication of goals and expectations were unclear until last minute and follow through by VP was inconsistent. VP was clearly was not in the best position to support the CU's best interest. Long hours required to correct VP's shortfalls.

Credit Union West Response
11y
Thank you for your feedback regarding Credit Union West. It is great to hear that you view our community efforts and employee benefits as excellent. It supports one of our main key strategic initiatives, which is to be a great place to work for great people. This is evidenced by earning a place on the 2013 and 2014 CareerBuilder’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona list, which recognizes organizations that create quality jobs and work environments, and make Arizona a better place for our workforce. It is concerning to hear that you may have had concerns while working with one of our VP’s. We hold high standards for all employees at Credit Union West, especially at the top level of this organization. We’d like to ensure you that we take feedback very seriously. If you would like to discuss this further please feel free to contact me directly at 602-631-3421. Karen Roch, Executive Vice President at Credit Union West

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5.0
Jan 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Really great people, great environment

Cons

None. Everything has been good

Credit Union West Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad to hear that you’re happy being part of the team and that it reflects the culture we strive to create every day. Being recognized as a Top Place to Work for 14 years in a row is something we’re incredibly proud of, and it’s driven by feedback from employees like you. We appreciate all that you do to contribute to our culture and continued success!
2.0
Jul 18, 2026
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Pros

Nice building, friendly coworkers, ample parking

Cons

Training is a joke. No curriculum, no compliance. Equipment outdated, software not utilized fully. Everyone here has a side gig, pay is inadequate unless you are a VP or C suite. Upper management absent a lot.

Credit Union West Response
6d
At Credit Union West, we are committed to investing in both the personal and professional growth of our team members. We dedicate time each week to employee development, including opening two hours later on Wednesdays to provide opportunities for training, learning, and career growth. We continually encourage employees to take advantage of these resources and are disappointed that your experience did not reflect the value we place on development. Regarding compliance training, all employees are required to complete multiple mandatory training courses each year covering areas such as regulatory compliance, information security, harassment prevention, and workplace policies. While we understand experiences can differ, we take compliance education seriously and maintain ongoing training requirements across the organization. We also believe in maintaining accessible and engaged leadership. While we operate with a hybrid work environment, our executive and senior leadership teams are expected to be on-site regularly and remain highly accessible through open-door policies, company town halls, leadership meetings, and direct communication channels—including the ability for employees to reach out directly to our CEO with questions, ideas, or concerns. In addition, we are in a relatively new corporate headquarters and regularly invest in our technology and equipment, with refresh cycles designed to ensure our employees have the tools they need to be successful. That said, we recognize that there is always room for improvement and appreciate hearing different perspectives. Thank you for taking the time to provide your thoughts. Feedback—both positive and constructive—helps us continue to evaluate our programs, processes, and employee experience as we work to continue to make Credit Union West a great place to build a career.
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