Denise Phelps | Future Branches Boston

Future Branches Boston 2025

June 23 - 24, 2025

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA

Denise Phelps

VP, Director of Diversity & Engagement, First United Bank & Trust

Day One: Branch Innovations in a Fast-Changing World

3:45 PM Presentation: Focusing on Inclusivity to Foster Career Growth and Employee Engagement

Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic advantage for driving employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention. In this session, discover how fostering a culture of inclusivity can empower your workforce, open new pathways for career growth, and build a sense of belonging across your institution. Learn actionable strategies to: 

  • address unconscious bias and in hiring and workplace practices to create a more inclusive environment that resonates with today’s diverse talent pool 
  • strengthen your employee experience across a multi-generational workforce 
  • develop equitable advancement opportunities to increase talent retention and growth as well as fuel long-term organizational success 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Denise.

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