Metrum’s Employer Credit Union Advantage Program (ECUAP) helps your business stand out by showing your commitment to supporting employees—both at work and beyond.
Employees often hesitate to share financial challenges until they become overwhelming. By partnering with Metrum, you give them access to a confidential, trusted resource where they can seek guidance and get the help they need—before it’s too late.
Think Your Employees Aren’t Struggling Financially?
Chances are nearly half (47%) of your employees are struggling financially – even those who are making $100k+. There are typically clues, such as:
- Absenteeism
- Frequent personal calls
- Anxiety, depression, and/or increased anger or aggression toward others
- Difficulty concentrating
- Impatience
- Being argumentative
- Increased healthcare claims
- Increased workplace safety issues
- Low participation in retirement programs and/or frequently borrowing against 401(k)
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According to the National Report on Work and Family, organizations with financially secure employees enjoy:
Greater employee retention
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Fewer salary issues with employees
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A nearly 40% higher productivity rate
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Higher levels of employee morale
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Let’s invest in your employees together.
About Metrum’s Employer Credit Union Advantage Program
- There is absolutely no cost to the company to participate.
- We ask that you assign a company liaison to help us facilitate the program at your company. As our thanks, your company liaison will receive exclusive perks from Metrum.
- Additionally, your company liaison will be paired with an Employer Advantage Representative from Metrum to answer all your questions and your employees’ questions, manage the program, provide free product information, present at new employee orientations, and more.
- Very little time is needed from you, your company liaison or your employees to administer the program.
- Twice each year, schedule on-site Lunch & Learns on a variety of financial topics, designed to educate and empower your employees. These sessions are provided at no cost, and are purely educational, with no sales or promotions of Metrum’s financial services.
- No company is too small or too large for us to service.
Benefits to Your Company & Employees
As a Preferred Employer with Metrum’s Employer Credit Union Advantage Program,
both you and your employees receive exclusive benefits from Metrum, including:
Benefits for Your Company
- Free open enrollment & new employee orientation presentations/materials
- Free onsite lunch & learns
Benefits for Your Employees
- Free financial education
- $25.00 first deposit match
- 0.25% APR* discount on approved loan rate**
- Free Credit Report Reviews
- Over 5,000 Branches Nationwide
- Over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs
Receive 0.25% off your next loan with Metrum!
Employees who work with one of our Employer Advantage Program Partners will receive a 0.25% discount on their approved loans.**
*Annual Percentage Rate **Discounted loan rate excludes any line-of-credit type loans. With approved credit. Reduced rate is 0.25% off the approved APR. Floor rates do apply, ask loan officer for details. Applies to new loans only. Membership required with $25.00 deposit held in Base Share Savings Account.
Meet Talisha Wilfong,
Your Employer Advantage Program Representative
Talisha Wilfong, FiCEP
Business Development and Marketing
twilfong@metrumcu.org
303-770-4468, Ext. 1330
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any costs associated with the Employer Credit Union Advantage Program?
No. There is absolutely no cost to the company or employees to participate in the program.
What are the benefits?
There are many benefits to the company and its employees. View the full list of benefits here.
How much time is needed?
Very little time is needed from you or your employees to administer the program. Metrum will provide all the materials needed and will be available to answer any questions.
How will my employees access credit union services?
Metrum Credit Union has a variety of online and mobile services, as well as a branch located in Centennial, CO. When your employees join the credit union and deposit $25.00 into a savings account, they are eligible for all of the financial services available to our community members.
Will employees have access to online and mobile banking?
Yes! When your employees join the credit union and deposit $25.00 into a savings account, they are eligible for all of the financial services available to our community members.
How many locations do you have and where are they located?
We currently have one location at 6980 S Holly Circle in Centennial, CO. However, we are planning a second location in the near future.
How can the credit union help with financial education and wellness programs for my employees?
In addition to the financial education workshops and information available to our community members, as an Employer Advantage Partner you will have the opportunity to schedule on-site Lunch & Learns on a variety of financial topics, twice each year. These Lunch & Learns are designed to educate and empower your employees, are provided at no cost, and are purely educational, with no sales or promotions of Metrum’s financial services.
Is there a contract or commitment required for the business to participate?
Yes, as a member-owned credit union, we are required to secure state approval to add you as an Employer Advantage Partner.
- Complete this form if you have fewer than 1,000 employees.
- Complete this form is you have greater than 1,000 employees.
Can employees use the credit union’s services if they move to another job or location?
Yes! Once you become a Metrum Credit Union member, you can remain a member for life, no matter where you live or work.