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Human Resources & Talent Development League

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This program is designed for employees in HR departments and individuals responsible for HR laws, trends, and issues within community banks. It focuses on professional growth, networking opportunities, and fostering high-performing teams. Participants will develop skills to support their bank’s management, exchange best practices, and enhance HR systems. The 2025 League Membership is priced at $1,850 annually for CBA members, with discounts available for adding additional employees from the same bank.

Features: 
HR LEGAL HOTLINE:

 Access to specialized HR attorneys for employment-related questions.

All League members will have access to a specialized HR attorney at James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP. The  CBA HR Legal Hotline includes human resource/employment questions related to hiring, firing, discipline, employee handbook interpretation, internal employee investigations, wage and hour questions, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, and Pregnancy Act as well as any other basic employment law questions/issues that may arise from time to time. Each member will have access to this service four times in any given month. Members may also be eligible for services at a reduced rate after utilizing the four free calls.

League Members: Click Here to Download Hotline Contact Information - (Login Required)


*Disclaimer - This Hotline is intended for simple, straightforward questions such as "what is the general law in a particular area?" We suggest seeking a legal opinion from independent counsel or engaging our firm on a direct basis depending on the complexity of the question posed. More in-depth issues (i.e. review our handbook and make changes, draft policies, draft employment agreements, separation agreements, or our employee has sued us . . . etc.) will require a formal legal engagement and establishment of a direct attorney-client relationship
HR R.A.P. SESSIONS:

The HR R.A.P. sesesions are roundtable discussions on hot topics in HR.

What are the HR hot topics at your bank and in your professional career? CBA continues to listen and stay engaged with our regulators and legal team to bring opportunities to learn and discuss hot topics including: Talent Management, Succession Planning, Training, and more in our community banks. How are you being proactive and open in approaching how you and your staff work? Join CBA, other HR Professionals and our partners for the HR RAP Sessions! March, July, October, and December. The R.A.P Sessions will be facilitated by CBA Team members and CBA Associate Members that possess a strong HR background with knowledge in topics such as employee recruitment, retention, engagement, and other Human Resource topics. These sessions will also offer ample opportunity for networking and learning from other community bank human resource associates. R.A.P Sessions will be offered as both virtual and in person.
HR SPRING CONFERENCE:

CBA's HR Conference is a multi-day event for networking and learning.

Pack your bags and let’s go! Plans are underway now for a spring conference May 7-9, 2025. The multi-day event will feature guest speakers, roundtable discussions, subject matter experts, and more!! You will benefit from the opportunity to network, learn, and refresh. You will return to your bank with innovative ideas and knowledge that will enhance your bank’s culture and your employee experience. Visit our HR Conference event page, by clicking the link below, to find out more information on our speakers, agendas, travel information, etc. 

May 7 - 9 - HR/TD Conference

Courtyard by Marriott - Jekyll Island
 178 South Beachview Drive
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Key Program Elements:
  • Training, Engagement, Appreciation, and Managing: Essential elements for a high-performing culture.
  • Networking Opportunities: Share ideas and learn from peers.
  • Resource Pack: Includes checklists, job aids, case studies, and real-world situations.
  • Ongoing Support: Access to a community playbook for electronic networking throughout the year..

What Are Bankers Saying?

"CBA's HR League has proven to be a valuable resource for increased knowledge and awareness on  7 a variety of topics, through the curriculum provided at each meeting, while also providing the opportunity to create wonderful peer relationships with other HR Community Banking professionals."

- Stacy Warren 
Assistant Vice President/Corporate Secretary • First Port City Bank

"I love my job. I love banking and I love Human Resources. I am proud to be involved with several HR groups, from SHRM Middle Georgia to SHRM Georgia. While I learn a lot from these groups, sometimes I need something a little more specific and this is where I need help from my fellow HR bankers. Being a part of CBA’s HR & Talent Development League, I have connections to fellow HR bankers throughout Georgia where we share things like job descriptions, policies, and sometimes we just run ideas by each other. This group has been invaluable to me in my HR role at Pineland Bank and I am glad to be a part of CBA’s HR & Touchdown League!"

- Julia B. Shadwick, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
VP, Director of Human Resources • Pineland Bank

“The HR conference gave me a chance to get to know other HR professionals and get their ideas to bring back and help me do a better job. Because I am new at this job I feel I have a lot to learn from others. Everyone is so understanding and helpful when you have questions.”

- Alice Sellers, Bank of Hazlehurst