2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2

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2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2

2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
4 PDCs
Provider: Carolinas Credit Union League
Course Name: 2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2

Speaker: Taylor Eblen, VP Talent Solutions, Carrick Professionals, Pati Ramseur & Alex Maultsby, Ramseur Mautsby LLP, Nikki Pounds, Owner, HR Unequivocally
Program Type: Conference
Registration URL: https://members.carolinasleague.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2045832
2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2, Indian Land, South Carolina
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Wednesday, September 23 8:30 am Event Check In / Registration 9:00 - 10:00 am The ROI of Hiring for the Heart: How Values-Based Recruitment Drives Performance Taylor Eblen, VP Talent Solutions, Carrick Professionals In today’s hiring environment, organizations cannot afford to make great-on-paper hires that ultimately weaken engagement, team trust, and retention. This session reframes “hiring for heart” as a performance strategy, showing how values-based recruitment reduces mis-hires, protects culture, and improves long-term results. Using real-world examples and research on the cost of misaligned hiring, participants will explore a practical framework for assessing values alignment, leadership behavior fit, and environment-readiness alongside technical capability. Attendees will leave with concrete behavioral interview questions, alignment checkpoints, and process tweaks they can plug into executive and high-impact hiring immediately. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open Discussion 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Employment Law Update: Something Old, Something New, Tips to Borrow, Don't Be Blue! Alex Maultsby & Patti Ramseur, Ramseur Maultsby LLP With Congress at a standstill, 2026 brought only a few new wrinkles in employment law. Agencies like the EEOC have shifted focus on the margins and there are "new" reasons for HR to adjust and to revisit internal policies. In addition to discussing those areas, this session will also return to the "old" topic of accommodations, where employee expectations around flexibility, remote work, and leaves of absence can make even the most experienced HR professional quite "blue" in the face. We will address ways to keep control over situations before they turn into a legal mess. Prepare for a lively conversation! 12:15 - 1:15 pm Networking Lunch 1:15 - 3:15 pm Courageous Conversations: What Avoidance Costs Organizations Nikki Pounds, Owner, HR Unequivocally Many workplace challenges stem from conversations that never happen. Whether addressing performance issues, conflict, accountability, or change, avoidance can lead to decreased trust, lower engagement, unresolved issues, and reduced performance. This interactive session explores the costs of avoiding difficult conversations and provides practical strategies for leading honest, respectful discussions that strengthen relationships, accountability, and workplace culture. Key Takeaways: Understand the impact of avoiding difficult conversations Identify common barriers that prevent leaders from addressing issues directly Recognize when coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, or accountability conversations are needed Apply a practical framework for navigating high-stakes conversations with confidence Use communication techniques that build trust while maintaining accountability Foster a culture where issues are addressed proactively and effectively

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Wednesday, September 23 8:30 am Event Check In / Registration 9:00 - 10:00 am The ROI of Hiring for the Heart: How Values-Based Recruitment Drives Performance Taylor Eblen, VP Talent Solutions, Carrick Professionals In today’s hiring environment, organizations cannot afford to make great-on-paper hires that ultimately weaken engagement, team trust, and retention. This session reframes “hiring for heart” as a performance strategy, showing how values-based recruitment reduces mis-hires, protects culture, and improves long-term results. Using real-world examples and research on the cost of misaligned hiring, participants will explore a practical framework for assessing values alignment, leadership behavior fit, and environment-readiness alongside technical capability. Attendees will leave with concrete behavioral interview questions, alignment checkpoints, and process tweaks they can plug into executive and high-impact hiring immediately. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Open Discussion 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Employment Law Update: Something Old, Something New, Tips to Borrow, Don't Be Blue! Alex Maultsby & Patti Ramseur, Ramseur Maultsby LLP With Congress at a standstill, 2026 brought only a few new wrinkles in employment law. Agencies like the EEOC have shifted focus on the margins and there are "new" reasons for HR to adjust and to revisit internal policies. In addition to discussing those areas, this session will also return to the "old" topic of accommodations, where employee expectations around flexibility, remote work, and leaves of absence can make even the most experienced HR professional quite "blue" in the face. We will address ways to keep control over situations before they turn into a legal mess. Prepare for a lively conversation! 12:15 - 1:15 pm Networking Lunch 1:15 - 3:15 pm Courageous Conversations: What Avoidance Costs Organizations Nikki Pounds, Owner, HR Unequivocally Many workplace challenges stem from conversations that never happen. Whether addressing performance issues, conflict, accountability, or change, avoidance can lead to decreased trust, lower engagement, unresolved issues, and reduced performance. This interactive session explores the costs of avoiding difficult conversations and provides practical strategies for leading honest, respectful discussions that strengthen relationships, accountability, and workplace culture. Key Takeaways: Understand the impact of avoiding difficult conversations Identify common barriers that prevent leaders from addressing issues directly Recognize when coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, or accountability conversations are needed Apply a practical framework for navigating high-stakes conversations with confidence Use communication techniques that build trust while maintaining accountability Foster a culture where issues are addressed proactively and effectively

2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2
2026 CCUL HR & Organizational Development Summit - Day 2
1955 Sharonview Way
Indian Land, SC 29707-9565

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