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PEFCU Champions: Vicki

At PEFCU, we are proud of what each of our employees brings to our Credit Union. We are especially proud to showcase the employees who have contributed to our organization for years. When our employees love PEFCU enough to stay with us, it shows that we have a lot to offer. One of those employees is Vicki Reeves, a Member Contact Center Agent. Vicki began working at Publix Super Markets, Inc. out of high school. As her family grew, she preferred a career that would allow more of a work-life balance. This meant spending more quality time with her daughter; and her dog, which is her favorite animal. “Dogs love you unconditionally…

January 4, 2021We Are PEFCU No Comments

Q&A with Karol Molle, Branch Manager, 26 years

At PEFCU, we are proud of what each of our employees brings to our Credit Union. We are especially proud to showcase the employees who have contributed to our organization for years. When our employees love PEFCU enough to stay with us, it shows that we have a lot to offer. One of those employees is Karol Molle, our Altamonte Springs Branch Manager, who has been with PEFCU for 26 years. We hosted Q &A with Karol to find out why PEFCU won her heart. Check out the interview below: Q: Why did you choose to join the PEFCU team? A: In 1994, I had the opportunity to join the PEFCU team. I worked for 17 years with…

December 6, 2020We Are PEFCU 2 Comments

At PEFCU, we are proud of what each of our employees brings to our Credit Union. We are especially proud to showcase the employees who have contributed to our organization for years. When our employees love PEFCU enough to stay with us, it shows that we have a lot to offer. One of those employees is Karol Molle, our Altamonte Springs Branch Manager, who has been with PEFCU for 26 years. We hosted Q &A with Karol to find out why PEFCU won her heart. Check out the interview below: Q: Why did you choose to join the PEFCU team? A: In 1994, I had the opportunity to join the PEFCU team. I worked for 17 years with…

#ICUDAY: Inspiring Hope for a Global Community

Why do hundreds of millions of people worldwide choose credit unions? Because credit unions have a “people-first” philosophy that impels them to constantly improve their communities and the lives of their members. That local service feeds a worldwide network that reaches more than 274 million members across the globe. On October 15, 2020, join credit union and financial cooperative members around the globe in celebrating 72 years of International Credit Union Day®. PEFCU’s story began with Publix founder George Jenkins (Mr. George) more than 63 years ago. Mr. George also created a “people helping people” culture that made Publix associates’ personal needs important. He wanted Publix associates and their immediate…

October 13, 2020We Are PEFCU 3 Comments

Welcome To Making Money Prosper

At every stage in life, we all need a routine checkup for our financial health. That is why we’ve launched Making Money Prosper! This blog is dedicated to you, our PEFCU members. We’re here to help you live your best financial life by teaching you to successfully save, invest, and manage your money. Adulting can be hard–we get it! We want you to find success through all of life’s stages: like purchasing your first car, traveling the world, planning for retirement, and everything in between. At PEFCU, our goal is to educate you and your family about your personal finances…

July 6, 2020PEFCU Perks, We Are PEFCU No Comments

PEFCU Values: Transparent

What does it mean to be transparent? To us, it means that by being fair and honest, we create real relationships with our employees. Below are some ways that PEFCU is transparent. “Transparency breeds trust.” PEFCU Values: Ways That We Are Transparent PAR (Performance Achievement Review): PEFCU strives to be an employer of choice. With our PAR strategy, we make our annual goals clear to our employees each year, and we give honest feedback quarterly. The honest rapport between managers and employees leads to better performance and better service for our members. Annual Report: Each year, PEFCU shares the Credit…

July 3, 2020We Are PEFCU No Comments

PEFCU History: A Look Back in Time

Building Our Credit Union Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) wasn’t built with brick and mortar. PEFCU was built with people, by people, and for people. We owe our success to the individuals who share our trust, commitment, and values. Membership is essential to the design of our not-for-profit cooperative, and the members keep the Credit Union strong. The Architects PEFCU was envisioned by Publix founder George Jenkins, John Turner, and other leaders of Publix Super Markets, Inc. Mr. George was known for his generosity, and he often helped Publix associates in times of financial need. In 1957, someone suggested…

June 30, 2020We Are PEFCU 37 Comments

PEFCU Values: Inclusive

What does it mean to be inclusive? To us, being inclusive means celebrating authenticity, creating a sense of belonging for all people, and respecting different points of view. Below are some ways that PEFCU commits to being inclusive. “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities” – Stephen Covey. PEFCU Values: Ways That We Are Inclusive DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Training: DE&I Training recognizes the benefit of diversity to PEFCU and reiterates our commitment to inclusion. Our People Development team brings engaging development sessions to every PEFCU branch and office to boost our collective awareness. These sessions are interactive and discussion-based, answering…

June 26, 2020We Are PEFCU No Comments

PEFCU Values: Caring

What does it mean to be caring? To us, it means that we show compassion, nurture relationships with our employees, members, and the community, and foster a “people helping people” culture. Below are ways that we show our employees we care: “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt PEFCU Values: Ways that We Are Caring 1. Health Insurance: We care about our employee’s health and quality of life. PEFCU is one of the few employers that cover employees’ health insurance premiums at 100%. Plus, we cover our employees’ dependents at…

June 24, 2020We Are PEFCU No Comments

PEFCU Values: Accountable

What does it mean to be accountable? To PEFCU, it means we honor the standards we set, make sound financial decisions, and hire the right employees. Below are some ways that PEFCU adheres to our value of remaining accountable. “At the end of the day we are accountable to ourselves – our success is a result of what we do.” – Catherine Pulsifer PEFCU Values: Ways that We Are Accountable PAR (Performance Achievement Reviews): At PEFCU, we give our employees and managers quarterly evaluations to ensure they receive valuable feedback on their performance on a regular basis. We set operational goals and behavior standards for managers and employees to ensure everyone upholds…

June 24, 2020We Are PEFCU No Comments

We Are PEFCU: What Makes Us Unique

Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) is a member-owned co-operative that was founded to meet the financial needs of Publix Super Markets Inc. associates and their family members. George Jenkins (founder of Publix) wanted to ensure that he offered his customers the best choices in grocery products and services. Mr. George also fostered an internal culture that prioritized his associates’ personal needs. He wanted Publix associates and their immediate families to be at their best financially—at every phase of life. He envisioned them having lower loan rates, higher-yield savings plans, and other benefits that banks didn’t offer. In 1957, Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) was…

June 24, 2020We Are PEFCU No Comments

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