EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Register today at the discounted rate of $475 each.
May 2-3, 2024 - The Florida Hotel, Orlando
Unlock the Power of People: Join Our HR & Wellness Forum! Discover the latest trends and strategies in human resources and wellness at our forum designed specifically for bank HR professionals. Engage with industry leaders, HR professionals, and wellness experts as we delve into topics crucial for enhancing workplace culture, productivity, and employee well-being. Gain invaluable insights on:
Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and elevate your organization's HR and wellness practices. Join us and empower your team for success! Please plan to attend or send an HR employee from your bank to this informative event! Who Should Attend? This forum will benefit all levels of HR Professionals. |
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CE Credits
![]() The 2024 HR & Wellness Forum has been approved for 4.25 (HR (General)) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Florida Bankers Association meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®. |
![]() The 2024 HR & Wellness Forum has been approved for 4.25 PDCs.
Florida Bankers Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. |
RegistrationRegistration Fee
FBA Member: $475.00/person Non-Member: $1,050.00/person |
Hotel InformationThe Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809 Reservations: (800) 588-4656 To book your reservation, contact the Florida Hotel directly here or at the phone number above and mention that you are an attendee of the FBA HR & Wellness Forum to take advantage of the $149.00++ deluxe room negotiated rate. Rooms are on a first-come first-served basis and the cutoff date is Friday, April 19, 2024. |
Schedule
Thursday, May 2nd
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Desk Opens 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Bank Robberies 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Boost: Transform Your Workday 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Generational Differences 2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Break 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. HR Law & Litigation Update 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Patient Safety & Facility Quality Information: How to Use it 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception (with Beer & Wine + Appetizers) 5:30 p.m. Dinner on your own |
Friday, May 3rd
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. A Healthy Mind Rocks 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Breaking the Silence 11:45 a.m. Adjournment |
MEET THE SPEAKERS

Jennifer Duffy, SPHR
Senior Human Resource Manager at Bell and Evans
Title: Generational Differences
Jennifer Duffy has 20 years of Human Resource experience as both Generalist and Executive. She has spent my career helping Pennsylvania businesses improve Company Culture, strengthen Employee Relations, improve overall Safety and become 100% compliant with local, state and federal laws. Jennifer has successfully built relationships with both line staff and management to maintain a happier and successful business environment. She is well versed in all aspects of the Human Resource field from training and development to benefit plan design and execution to disciplinary issues and litigation. I have significant experience in strategic operations as well including budgeting and forecasting. Current SPHR and SHRM-SP certifications as well as advanced skills with many HRIS systems and all Microsoft Office programs.
Jennifer will give a comprehensive presentation that sheds light on the evolving workplace dynamics with the emergence of Gen Z and the departure of The Greatest Generation. In this professional and concise session, we delve into the unique characteristics and perspectives of today's new generations of staff. We explore effective strategies for collaboration and fostering a cohesive work environment, including the invaluable concept of cross-generational mentoring.
Senior Human Resource Manager at Bell and Evans
Title: Generational Differences
Jennifer Duffy has 20 years of Human Resource experience as both Generalist and Executive. She has spent my career helping Pennsylvania businesses improve Company Culture, strengthen Employee Relations, improve overall Safety and become 100% compliant with local, state and federal laws. Jennifer has successfully built relationships with both line staff and management to maintain a happier and successful business environment. She is well versed in all aspects of the Human Resource field from training and development to benefit plan design and execution to disciplinary issues and litigation. I have significant experience in strategic operations as well including budgeting and forecasting. Current SPHR and SHRM-SP certifications as well as advanced skills with many HRIS systems and all Microsoft Office programs.
Jennifer will give a comprehensive presentation that sheds light on the evolving workplace dynamics with the emergence of Gen Z and the departure of The Greatest Generation. In this professional and concise session, we delve into the unique characteristics and perspectives of today's new generations of staff. We explore effective strategies for collaboration and fostering a cohesive work environment, including the invaluable concept of cross-generational mentoring.

Emily Headley, MS, EP-C, RYT-200, NASM CNC
Health Educator with Florida Blue
Title: Boost: Transform Your Workday
Emily Headley is an exercise physiologist, registered yoga teacher, and certified nutrition coach from Orlando, FL. She obtained her Master of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida and is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine, Yoga Alliance, and National Academy of Sports Medicine. Emily enjoys working with chronic disease prevention and intervention through community education, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle behavior counseling, and exercise prescription. She prides herself on working with diverse groups of clients to help them reach their health goals through evidence-based interventions, while taking their unique considerations into account.
This presentation will outline an energy management solution, bason on intentional work breaks, to transform the way you work and boost your energy levels all day long.
Health Educator with Florida Blue
Title: Boost: Transform Your Workday
Emily Headley is an exercise physiologist, registered yoga teacher, and certified nutrition coach from Orlando, FL. She obtained her Master of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida and is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine, Yoga Alliance, and National Academy of Sports Medicine. Emily enjoys working with chronic disease prevention and intervention through community education, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle behavior counseling, and exercise prescription. She prides herself on working with diverse groups of clients to help them reach their health goals through evidence-based interventions, while taking their unique considerations into account.
This presentation will outline an energy management solution, bason on intentional work breaks, to transform the way you work and boost your energy levels all day long.

Cynthia Blackwell, Executive Officer
Cynthia Blackwell Consulting, LLC & The Magic 3, LLC
Title: A Healthy Mind Rocks
Cynthia founded her first business during a nationwide economic nose dive (2009-2010) and doubled its revenue in the first two years of business. Results like this are no surprise to anyone who has worked with Cynthia and benefitted from her expertise in sales, leadership development, executive coaching, human behavior, and her forward-thinking approach to business and life.
Prepare for a high-energy interactive discussion that will make you stop and listen. Cynthia will make you laugh, provoke thought, and provide valuable insight on HOW to leverage “The Magical Power of 3” to create explosive success.
When we have true balance in our lives – Body, Mind, and Spirit – we feel great, look great, and perform at incredible levels. To do so we have to be aligned and understand our authentic selves. In this presentation, you will learn what your unique personality traits are that propel you toward success versus hold you back. This knowledge will equip you to harness the power of healthy habits and create processes to live a “Healthy Me Rocks” lifestyle. The interactive and entertaining style of Cynthia Blackwell will have you on the edge of your seat wanting more!
Cynthia Blackwell Consulting, LLC & The Magic 3, LLC
Title: A Healthy Mind Rocks
Cynthia founded her first business during a nationwide economic nose dive (2009-2010) and doubled its revenue in the first two years of business. Results like this are no surprise to anyone who has worked with Cynthia and benefitted from her expertise in sales, leadership development, executive coaching, human behavior, and her forward-thinking approach to business and life.
Prepare for a high-energy interactive discussion that will make you stop and listen. Cynthia will make you laugh, provoke thought, and provide valuable insight on HOW to leverage “The Magical Power of 3” to create explosive success.
When we have true balance in our lives – Body, Mind, and Spirit – we feel great, look great, and perform at incredible levels. To do so we have to be aligned and understand our authentic selves. In this presentation, you will learn what your unique personality traits are that propel you toward success versus hold you back. This knowledge will equip you to harness the power of healthy habits and create processes to live a “Healthy Me Rocks” lifestyle. The interactive and entertaining style of Cynthia Blackwell will have you on the edge of your seat wanting more!

Ashley Tait-Dinger, MBA
VP, Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value
Title: Patient Safety and Facility Quality Information: How to use it
She has been with Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value since 2012. Ashley is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all healthcare cost and quality data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities for employer/purchaser strategies, research projects, and payment reform initiatives. Ashley leads all Florida activities with The Leapfrog Group in the organization's role as Regional Leader in the state.
Attendees will learn about news measures that have been added to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Survey. They will also be introduced to the Ambulatory Surgery Center survey.
VP, Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value
Title: Patient Safety and Facility Quality Information: How to use it
She has been with Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value since 2012. Ashley is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all healthcare cost and quality data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities for employer/purchaser strategies, research projects, and payment reform initiatives. Ashley leads all Florida activities with The Leapfrog Group in the organization's role as Regional Leader in the state.
Attendees will learn about news measures that have been added to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Survey. They will also be introduced to the Ambulatory Surgery Center survey.

Rahuk N. Mehra, M.D.
CEO and Chief Physician Executive, National Center for Performance Health
Title: Breaking the Silence
Rahul N. Mehra, M.D. is the creator and founder of Emotional Vaccines®, a library of videos available through subscription and licensing. The proactive strategy behind the video content is disruptive to the existing mental health ecosystem. By, training, Dr. Mehra is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. He has been in practice for over 30 years in the Tampa Bay area and Upstate South Carolina.
Organizations face the pervasive challenge of coping with daily stressors that affect both employees and their families. Discover innovative approaches to alleviate the effects of stress and enhance overall organizational performance.
CEO and Chief Physician Executive, National Center for Performance Health
Title: Breaking the Silence
Rahul N. Mehra, M.D. is the creator and founder of Emotional Vaccines®, a library of videos available through subscription and licensing. The proactive strategy behind the video content is disruptive to the existing mental health ecosystem. By, training, Dr. Mehra is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. He has been in practice for over 30 years in the Tampa Bay area and Upstate South Carolina.
Organizations face the pervasive challenge of coping with daily stressors that affect both employees and their families. Discover innovative approaches to alleviate the effects of stress and enhance overall organizational performance.
Brandan Bottom
Task Force Officer, FBI Orlando
Title: Bank Robberies: Offender, victims and current trends; a law enforcement perspective
TFO Bottom is a 19yr officer with the Orlando Police Department who has been assigned full time as a Task Force Officer with the FBI for the last 11 years. TFO Bottom spent 10 years responding to and investigating bank robberies in Central Florida from 2013- 2023 and is currently assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
The presentation will focus on the lessons law enforcement has learned from past robberies. Addressing a bank employee's role before, during and after a robbery incident.
Task Force Officer, FBI Orlando
Title: Bank Robberies: Offender, victims and current trends; a law enforcement perspective
TFO Bottom is a 19yr officer with the Orlando Police Department who has been assigned full time as a Task Force Officer with the FBI for the last 11 years. TFO Bottom spent 10 years responding to and investigating bank robberies in Central Florida from 2013- 2023 and is currently assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
The presentation will focus on the lessons law enforcement has learned from past robberies. Addressing a bank employee's role before, during and after a robbery incident.
Sponsorship Information |
For Sponsorship questions, contact:
Brian Hickey
Director of Partner Relations & Associate Membership
(850) 701-3510
[email protected]
Brian Hickey
Director of Partner Relations & Associate Membership
(850) 701-3510
[email protected]