Agenda - Annual Human Resources Management Conference

The information below reflects the 2024 event. Details for 2025 coming soon!

Time	Session
7:45am – 8:45am	Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitor Showcase
8:45am – 9:00am	Welcome and Announcements
9:00am – 10:30am	Opening Keynote You’ve Got This! Never Underestimate the Power of Encouragement Brenda Ladun ABC 33/40 News Anchor
10:30am – 11:00am	Break and Exhibitor Showcase
11:00am – 12:00pm	What Does Investing Mean to You? Morgan Hankins AmFirst Federal Credit Union	Heat Stress: How It Impacts Everyone Randy Easterling UA SafeState	Resilience: For My Highest Good Tonya Hill-Allen Inspired Action Consulting
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Lunch Keynote The Ultimate Roadmap for Success in the Workplace: Small But Mighty Mindset Shifts for Work Ashley Wheeler Huffman Executive Leadership Coach
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Turning the Tide: Tackling Toxicity at Work Lorrie Coffey Jillian Miles Massey Horizon Point Consulting, Inc.	Speak with Confidence: The Power of Words in Business KL Moore KL Image Group	Developing a Culture of Productive Conflict and Psychological Safety in HR Jermie Howell Inline Electric Supply Co.
2:00pm – 2:30pm	Break and Exhibitor Showcase
2:30pm –4:00pm	Afternoon Keynote Do the Norm! Austin Richardson Impact Life Group
4:00pm – 6:00pm	Networking Reception Entertainment District: HR After Hours

Time	Session
8:00am – 9:00am	Breakfast and Exhibitor Showcase
9:00am – 10:30am	Legal Update Brock Phillips Maynard Nexsen PC
10:30am – 11:00am	Break and Exhibitor Showcase
11:00am – 12:00pm	Managing Workplace Trauma Shari Pace Coaching Beyond Limits	How to Strengthen Well-Being and Resilience Dr. Jessica Rich Jessica Rich Therapy	Approachability: Transform Your Work and Personal Life Mike Perkins Frontline Develop
12:00pm – 1:15pm	Lunch Keynote Employee Resource Groups at the Crossroads Theresa Welbourne, Ph.D., University of Alabama CeCe Lacey, Southern Company
1:15pm – 1:30pm	Break and Exhibitor Showcase
1:30pm – 2:30pm	Proactiveness is Trending: How Capitalizing on It Could Revolutionize HR Nicole Pepper AlabamaONE Credit Union	Navigating Leave Issues: Do’s, Don’ts and Best Practices Matt T. Scully Burr & Forman LLP	Talent Shortage/Succession Planning/Managing Expectations Mike Bean PassionHR Consulting, Inc.
2:30pm – 2:45pm	Break and Exhibitor Showcase
2:45pm – 3:45pm	Simplifying 401(k) Compliance/2025 Updates to Secure 2.0 Joseph Lawrence, AIF®, CPFA, C(k)P ARIA Wealth Management	Better Work-Life Balance: A Path to Creating Harmony and Health Abby Horton, EdD, RN, CHC, CLC University of Alabama	Unlock Peak Performance: The Power of a Coaching Culture Frances Lucas Speaker, Writer, Career Coach
3:45pm – 4:00pm	Conference Finale – Door Prizes and Adjourn