HR Professional eSchool 2025
HR Professional eSchool 2025
Overview
HR Professional eSchool provides a comprehensive look at the most pressing HR issues facing credit unions today. Through a mix of on-demand sessions and a live virtual town hall with industry experts, participants will deepen their understanding of leadership, employment law, culture building, FMLA, compensation strategies, and more—while gaining practical tools they can apply immediately within their credit union.
What you’ll learn
- Leadership strategies for creating purposeful, people-centered workplaces
- Key components and real-world applications of FMLA
- How to build and sustain an exceptional, mission-driven credit union culture
- Best practices for compensation planning, benchmarking, and employee evaluations
- Current HR law insights and how they impact your credit union
- Answers to your most pressing HR questions during the live “Ask the Experts” session
Who should attend
- HR professionals at all experience levels
- Managers and supervisors responsible for employee development
- Leaders focused on culture, engagement, or organizational effectiveness
- Credit union professionals seeking a deeper understanding of HR-related responsibilities
This learning opportunity is part of the complete Center for Professional Development (CPD) eSchools & Webinars series. Subscribe to get access to this webinar or eSchool, along with over 80+ webinars & eSchools covering critical topics for you and all your staff.
Sessions
December 17, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
Speakers: Michael Barnsback, Diane Reed, David Reed
This live virtual session will allow attendees to ask our HR experts questions and get their thoughts on pressing issues.
Format: On Demand
Discover how HR professionals can lead with intention, drive inclusive culture, and align people strategies with the credit union mission. This session explores the evolving role of DEI, the impact of financial wellness, and how courage in leadership creates lasting organizational change.
Format: On Demand
Speaker: Michael Barnsback
We go beyond the basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act and explore difficult issues.
Learning objectives:
- Managing intermittent leave
- Dealing with FMLA abuse
- Discipline and terminations of employees on leave
- Handling job restoration
- Coordinating disability issues (ADA) and workers’ compensation
- Interplay with state leave laws
Format: On Demand
Speaker: Diane Reed
A strong organizational culture is the foundation of any successful credit union, fostering employee engagement, member satisfaction, and long-term growth. In this session, we’ll explore how to intentionally build and sustain a credit union culture that reflects your mission, values, and commitment to members. Participants will gain actionable strategies for creating a workplace environment that empowers employees, supports innovation, and prioritizes exceptional service. We’ll also address the role of leadership, communication, and continuous improvement in maintaining a thriving culture, even during times of change.
Regulations/laws addressed:
- Anti-Discrimination
- FLSA
Learning objectives:
- Understand the key components of an exceptional credit union culture and how it impacts organizational success.
- Learn techniques to enhance employee engagement and align team behaviors with your mission.
- Develop a plan to sustain and adapt your culture during growth or transitions.
Format: On Demand
Speaker: Diane Reed
A well-structured compensation plan and effective employee evaluations are key to attracting, retaining, and motivating top talent. However, designing fair and legally compliant pay structures while conducting performance evaluations that align with business objectives can be complex. This session will provide leaders with the tools to develop strategic compensation plans and performance review processes that drive employee engagement and organizational success. We will cover best practices for pay equity, merit-based compensation, and legal compliance with performance evaluations to mitigate bias and risk.
Regulations/laws addressed:
- FLSA
- Equal Pay Act
- State Pay Equity and Transparency Laws
- Salary History Ban
- Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
- ADA
- ADEA
Learning objectives:
- Develop Strategic Compensation Plans
- Learn how to Ensure Pay Equity Compliance
- Discover how to Conduct Legally Sound Employee Evaluations
- Navigate Pay Transparency & Salary History Bans
- Mitigate Bias & Promote Fair Evaluations
Pricing & Registration
Members in multiple categories receive the lowest price.
Member discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount. Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- Council members save 25%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free (Note: Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply)
Only one discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest-value discount will be applied. Unsure of your eligibility or need help accessing member pricing? Contact us at (800) 356-9655 or [email protected].
Attendee Info
Code of conduct
We are committed to making every event experience welcoming, respectful, and safe.
How to access
America’s Credit Unions hosts events on the following platforms:
- Zoom: All virtual events are hosted on Zoom. Some on-demand recordings are also available on this platform.
- Vimeo: Some on-demand events are available on Vimeo.
Your event platform will be communicated via email before the event.
Access instructions for virtual events
Virtual cancellations and substitutions
- Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] with a brief explanation. Cancellations received more than seven days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received within seven days of the event.
- Substitutions are accepted before the start of the program. Additional fees may apply. Please include the event name, current participant, and new participant name when requesting a substitution.
On-demand cancellations and issues
All purchases are final. If your digital product arrives defective or incorrect, contact us within 48 hours of delivery. We will issue a replacement or refund at our discretion.
For questions, email [email protected].
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