Maddy Apple, Author at CAHR24

Announcing CAHR20 Speaker Shari Harley

by Maddy Apple | Feb 13, 2020 | Blog, Speakers

Gossip. Drama. Frustration. Avoidance. Wash, rinse, repeat. If this sounds like your workplace, 2020 California HR Conference speaker Shari Harley has a word for you – if you can handle the truth! We’re pleased to announce Shari Harley will present a mega session on Tuesday, September 1 at CAHR20. With the candor and zing she’s known for, both in person and through her book, Shari frequently teaches business professionals how to:

ask for what you want at work
improve all types of working relationships
reduce the gossip and drama in your office
tell people when you’re frustrated in a way that resonates
take action on your ideas and feelings, and
get honest feedback on your performance.

Shari’s breakout sessions have always been high energy, packed with useful training techniques and are always way more fun than expected. Her training teaches people not only what to do, but how to do it. Who knew you could laugh so hard and learn so much in 60-minutes? At Shari’s Tuesday mega session at CAHR20 in Long Beach, you’ll learn poignant, cutting insights – and no doubt let a few laughs loose, too. To enjoy our Preview rate savings, be sure to register before Preview rates end on Feb 14!

Get to know CAHR20 Presenter Shari Harley

Meet Shari Harley

Bestselling author of How to Say Anything to Anyone and Founder and President, Candid Culture Shari Harley runs Candid Culture, a training and consulting firm making it easier to tell the truth at work. Shari is bringing candor back to the workplace. Before launching her business Shari led leadership development training for OppenheimerFunds, conducted customer service training for American Century Investments, and facilitated for Dale Carnegie Training.

Bringing Candor Back

Shari is the author of the book How to Say Anything to Anyone, has a master’s degree in Communication, and taught leadership development at the University of Denver. Shari’s practical approach has led her to speak and train in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Dubai and Australia. From ‘Making Meetings Work’ and ‘Delegating Better’ to ‘Managing Your Career’ and ‘Saying Anything to Anyone,’ Shari’s tips are sure to delight and inform in a real, direct and very funny way. Watch videos and learn more about Shari at candidculture.com.

Register for CAHR20 and Save Today

August 30 – September 2, 2020 in Long Beach, California

Learn from this candid, high-energy presenter in funky-fresh Long Beach, California this summer! You’ll earn oodles of recertification credits, connect with passionate and high-achieving HR pros, and enjoy the personal touches of a California-grown conference.

Register for the 2020 California HR Conference to grab your ticket before prices increase on February 14th!

Announcing CAHR20 Speaker Carol Quinn

by Maddy Apple | Feb 11, 2020 | Blog, Speakers

Some of the most unfathomable HR nightmares originate not necessarily from who is hired, but how they’re hired. If you’ve ever dreamed about redesigning the hiring system at your company to better reflect organizational values, you’ll want to hear Carol Quinn speak at the 2020 California HR Conference. What do you do when you realize you’ve hired the wrong person? If you don’t have the right tool for getting the results you want, you should build your own. Carol Quinn, CAHR20 mega session presenter, did just that when she invented MBI, Motivation-Based Interviewing. As Quinn became a successful recruiter, devouring all of the relevant wisdom about hiring that the world had to offer along the way, she still had to face this question periodically. Time and time again, regardless of the best practices applied in the process, she couldn’t crack the code of perfect hiring. Quinn began to look for answers outside the realm of hiring and recruiting expertise. What she found and developed from her research changed the trajectory of her life. By attending her Monday mega session at CAHR20 in Long Beach, you’ll learn her technique that can radically align your hiring process (and candidates) with your company culture by using Motivation-Based Interviewing. To get this career-impacting insight at the best rate, be sure to register before Preview prices end on Feb 14!

Get to know CAHR20 Presenter Carol Quinn

Meet Carol Quinn

Carol Quinn is a best-selling author and an international speaker. Her SHRM-published book titled Motivation-Based Interviewing – A Revolutionary Approach to Hiring the Best is endorsed by Lee Cockerell, a former Executive Vice President at DISNEY, who said, “It’s the best book ever written on the topic of interviewing and hiring.” Carol is the creator of and an expert in motivation-based interviewing. She is also the author of Have The Attitude – The Thinking That Makes Great Things Happen.

An “Attitude Revolutionist”

Carol describes herself as an “Attitude Revolutionist” – one who revolts against a status quo attitude and is willing to do something about it. Her passion revolves around employee engagement and organizational performance. Her goal is to help individuals and organizations move past the facade of perceived powerlessness and awaken the great power to improve our experiences.

Register for CAHR20 Today!

August 30 – September 2, 2020 in Long Beach, California

Learn from this entrepreneurial interviewing pioneer in gorgeous Long Beach, California this summer! You’ll earn 15.0 credits, connect with local and international HR pros, and have the time of your life elevating your career while enjoying the personal touches of a California-based conference.

Register for the 2020 California HR Conference to grab your ticket before prices increase on February 14th!

[Closed] Apply to Speak at the 2020 California HR Conference

by Maddy Apple | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog

THE SUBMISSION PORTAL IS CLOSED

CAHR20 Speaker Submission portal closed on January 10, 2020.

Every year, you have a chance to submit your proposal and apply to speak (or refer an engaging speaker) for a coveted opportunity to speak at the California HR Conference, the largest HR conference on the West Coast. With over 3,100 practitioners, presenters, and providers in attendance, CAHR20 is the premier source of professional development and networking opportunities for HR professionals in California.

PIHRA welcomes presentation proposals from professionals with expertise in Human Resources and those who are committed to advancing the HR profession and willing to share best practices.

CAHR20 speaking proposals must align with one of the tracks listed below and clearly list key takeaways for attendees.

California Employment Law
HR Compliance
Business & HR Strategy
Global HR
Talent Management
Total Rewards
Professional Development
Nonprofit HR

#CAHR20 will be held from August 30-September 2, 2020 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Please note, while we do not provide stipends, honorariums or pay travel expenses for our concurrent session speakers, there are many benefits to being one of our speakers at the 2020 California HR Conference, including gaining exposure to a wide audience of HR and business decision makers. Snag the opportunity to highlight your expertise and position yourself as an expert among your peers in 2020. Apply to speak by submitting a proposal that will intrigue and enlighten the Conference Task Force.

If you haven’t attended the conference previously, to get an idea of our content offering, please view the 2019 Attendee Prospectus.

Crucial Tips To Be Selected as a California HR Conference Speaker:

If you have applied to speak in the past, you may be aware that all of our programs require HR re-certification credit for both SHRM and HRCI.*
Proposals that are eligible to receive HRCI Business, Global or California Credit will take priority over other proposals.
Proposals that are original in nature and have not previously been presented at another conference or PIHRA related program will take priority; we do Google you.
You have 1 hour for your presentation. Please ensure your topic can be effectively discussed with enough time for questions within that time frame.
YOUR TITLE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR CONTENT.
The title of your proposal is the first thing the committee reads when selecting a topic/speaker. Make it interesting and brief.
Make sure your title is related to your content. Topics that don’t match their title will be relegated to the second or third round of the selection process.

As a reminder, all proposals are reviewed and selected by a committee of volunteer professionals according to the criteria below:

Originality of content (new and original proposals are prioritized over previously selected for other PIHRA events/CAHR Conference)
Overall quality of content
Well-defined focus, clearly listing (minimum of 3) key takeaways
Practical application of material without promotion/advertising of products/services
Evaluations at prior speaking engagements (if applicable)
Ability to deliver an innovative, effective and stimulating presentation
Willingness to provide handouts in addition to your PowerPoint presentation to ensure there are tangible/actionable items for the audience.**

*Obtaining HRCI and SHRM recertification credit is the responsibility of PIHRA. However, for us to submit your session to obtain the recertification credit, it needs to be an educational session of interest and applicability for HR professionals. It should provide educational professional development and contain a minimum of 3 key learning objectives/audience takeaways, which will usually make the program eligible for general credit.

**Handouts are provided electronically to attendees. PIHRA DOES NOT print handouts. Speaker will be responsible for printing handouts if physical copies are a part of your presentation.

Proposals are no longer being accepted for the 2020 California HR Conference.

However, you may apply to speak at our 17 PIHRA Chapters in Southern California, HR Webinars, and more.

SPEAK WITH PIHRA

The California HR Conference is hosted and curated by PIHRA – Professionals In Human Resources Association. PIHRA is an independent organization and is the largest affiliate of SHRM. Learn more at pihra.org.

Upcoming PIHRA Programs

Monthly Meetings all across Southern California

PIHRA 2020 Legal Update
Anaheim | Riverside | Burbank | La Jolla | Rancho Mirage

2020 California HR Conference | August 30-September 2 | Long Beach

RealHR | HR Webinars | HR Department of One | Strategic LeadHR | HR Talent & Tech

CAHR19 Monday Recap

by Maddy Apple | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog

Wow! The first full day of the 2019 California HR Conference seemed to fly by in a flash, but there was SO MUCH going on. Monday is one of the most well-attended days, bringing a tangible presence, the culmination of thousands of HR professionals coming to one place in pursuit of one common goal. Here are the highlights of the first FULL day at #CAHR19.

First time attendee orientation

If you’ve never attended, the California HR Conference can be a lot to take in without a little guidance. Membership Director Lili Arguello leads welcoming overview of how to make the most of your time in Long Beach. She goes over who PIHRA is, how to use the CAHR19 app, which sessions are must-attend, and networking tips like inviting someone you don’t know to lunch. The get-together concludes with speed networking to ensure no one leaves without at least one new connection.

Daniel Pink on timing

How often do you think about the impact your break schedule (if you have one) has on your performance at work? New York Times Best-selling author Daniel Pink shared eye-opening insight on how our timing in life can influence our creativing, productivity, and decision making. Over the course of a single day, our cognitive ability varies more than we realize which opens up opportunities to tackle certain tasks at times when we’re more likely to do a better job. Daniel also invited the audience to think about when they go to sleep on “free days”. Understanding whether you’re a lark (morning person), owl (night person) or third bird (right in between) can help you optimize your schedule.

Puppies

We really don’t deserve dogs. Just being around them can make your day brighter. Our Puppy Play Zone, sponsored by Payroll Link, was very well received, because just look at these furry faces!

Mega Session CHRO panel

It’s not easy creating a brand experience that attracts and retains top performers and talent, but Tina Jones, Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Cadence Design Systems, and Suzie Elliot, Chief Human Resources Officer at Farmer’s Group, Inc., sat down with Julian Lute, Organization Culture Consultant at Great Place to Work, to discuss creating powerful workplace cultures for all employees.

Some key takeaways include meeting your employees’ needs based on where they are in life, such as starting families and taking care of their parents. While the extravagant perks offered by Silicon Valley companies are effective for attracting talent, you shouldn’t go offering perks on a whim because it’s what every other company is doing. Better to carefully listen to employees’ needs and be proactive and transparent about their concerns.

Meet to Eat at P.F. Chang’s

The highlight of our networking opportunities was bright and full of friendly chatter. In the past three years, Meet to Eat has grown from a paper sign-up sheet based to a popular staple among attendees. There’s still time to join in on Tuesday night’s Meet to Eats happening at King’s Fish House, George’s Greek Cafe, Pier 76 Fish Grill, Gladstone’s, and PF Chang’s.

You can also join the PIHRA Young Professionals at Bo-beau Kitchen, or PIHRA South OC folks at Rock Bottom Brewery for upscale brews and pub food.

Monday was a wild success by all accounts and Tuesday is following suit. Don’t forget to connect with us on all our social accounts and check back in tomorrow for a summary of Tuesday, which includes the Ezra Ray Hart show! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for live updates.

Parking Details & More – From A to Z at CAHR19

by Maddy Apple | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog

Within 48 hours, 3,000 HR professionals and community members will roll into Long Beach, ready to connect, revitalize their career, enjoy Southern California to the fullest, and gain a wealth of insight to bring back to their organizations.

This guide will prepare you to make your way to Long Beach, California – and make the most of #CAHR19!

Let’s start with The Basics…

When:

Sunday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 28
Registration opens at 12:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday, and the conference concludes at 12:00pm on Wednesday.

Where:

Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

How To Get Here:

View parking information below (and visit our Travel Page)

Recertification Credits for 4-Day Attendees:

Up to 18.0 HR (General) Credits & PDC’s.

#ProTip: Keep track of your credits by using the “Design Your CAHR19” section in the Conference Guide! Check the CAHR19 App for the most up-to-date accreditations for each session.

Parking at CAHR19

There are three lots available for you to park at CAHR19. Each lot costs $15 per day.

Those who arrive early **may** get a spot at the closest lot:

Option 1 – Only 200 spots at the Convention Center Lot

Use This Address: Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

We do not recommend parking here as the lot will fill up quickly. For the first lucky few attendees who get a spot here, well done!

Option 2 – 1,400+ spots at the Terrace Theater Garage

Use This Address: 66 S Collins Way, Long Beach, CA 90802-4801

Parking at the Terrace Theater Garage is your best bet – plus, you’ll get to walk the lovely elevated pedestrian Rainbow Bridge from the top of the parking lot to the Convention Center!

Once you park, take the elevator up to the Rainbow Bridge and enjoy a breezy, scenic walk.

Here’s how & where to park at the Terrace Theater Garage and walk down the Rainbow Bridge, starting from Seaside Blvd. Click the first picture and use the right arrow key to continue:

Turn left onto Collins from Ocean Blvd.

Enter into the lot off of Collins Rd.

Take the elevator up to the Rainbow Bridge.

Ascend the stairs to find the Rainbow Bridge.

Here’s the Rainbow Bridge you’ll be walking down.

Walk down the beautiful Rainbow Bridge to the convention center.

You’ve reached your destination!

Enter the Convention Center and walk down the hall to find Registration!

parking-map

Parking Option 3 – If you’re staying at the Hyatt Regency:

Use this address: Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

What Do I Do When I Arrive?

If you’re an Attendee:

After walking across the Rainbow Bridge, enter the Convention Center and make your way down the hall to visit the Registration Desk.

At Registration, you can check in by giving us your name, or bringing your printed barcode to self-scan. The Registration Area also has our Info Booth! The Info Booth is our place for Q&A, Lost & Found, and the best way to reach a staff member. If you see any issues to be addressed, this is where to take them!

We’ll print your CAHR19 badge, and our helpful staff and volunteers from Kelly Services will hand you your CAHR19 bag, which includes:

Your Conference Guide – a printed guidebook to help you navigate #CAHR19 and contains the information you need to enter your HR recertification credits. Please keep this book safe until you log your certification! You can use it to keep track of your credits during the conference as well.
A mixture of important information & cool HR swag, including Bombas socks!!
Your Passport Card for the Marketplace Expo Passport Game

The next step as an attendee is to find out what you want to attend first, put your best self forward, and go for it! Connect with your peers on the app. Tweet or post your #CAHR19 experience on social media using hashtags #CAHR19 or #MyCAHR19. Build meaningful, in-person connections with local California peers. And live your best life in Long Beach. If you’re lucky, you already RSVP’d for a Long Beach Experience.

If you’re an Exhibitor:

Visit the Exhibitor Line at Registration to print your badge. Need to know where your booth is? View the CAHR19 Booth Map in advance! Your conference guide will be brought to you at your booth by our Deputy Executive Director & Exposition Coordinator so they can welcome you and ensure you’re all set to rock.

If you’re a Speaker:

Head straight to the Speakers Lounge to pick up your badge, check in, and prepare for your session! Check your inbox for additional details from the CAHR19 Team including parking & where the Speakers Lounge is located.

If you’re a Mother:

Our Mother’s Lounge is available in Room 103A for your convenience. To locate Room 103A, use the CAHR19 App maps, Conference Guide, or ask at the Info Booth!

So, I’ve downloaded the CAHR19 App, and picked up my badge & conference guide… Now what?

What’s Good at CAHR19?

CAHR19 App Reminder

If you are registered, login to the CAHR19 App today! The App is the most up-to-date resource for all sessions, credits, information, and connecting with fellow attendees. Turn push notifications ON so you can receive helpful reminders and tips!

Your login becomes usable within 24 hours of your registration. Use the email that you registered for the conference with, and password CAHR19.

Pre-Conference – Friday & Saturday

This year CAHR19 starts even earlier than ever with our HR Certification Preparation Courses! These courses are for the go-getters pursuing their HR certification & preparing for the exam this fall. If you didn’t make it this year but are interested in earning your aPHR, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, check back for our other course offerings or plan to add this to your conference experience at CAHR19!

Pre-Conference: Sunday

Our Pre-conference registration & sessions is an invitation to extend your conference experience! Check in between 12pm – 6pm on Sunday to receive your badge, conference guide, & bag, and attend our afternoon sessions to earn credit! View the full agenda here.

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday

With so much happening every day, we covered your day-to-day activities on our CAHR19 Day to Day Agenda! Take a look if you haven’t already.

Get ready to make new connections while refueling!

Lunch & Snacks & More at CAHR19

Coffee

CAHR19 is proud to serve coffee to attendees every morning from 7:00am – 9:00am in the Main Lobby by Registration, SHRMStore, & concurrent session rooms.

What’s new with our coffee this year? We’ve upgraded from small 8oz cups to a more sizable 12oz cup! Now you can fill your cup to the brim and enjoy the perfect amount of coffee. You’re taking the time to invest in yourself, so we raise our 12-oz coffee cup to you!

But wait, there’s more…we’re offering dairy-free options at our morning coffee table! Choose from Half & Half, Fat-Free Milk, Almond Milk, and Soy Milk to your liking.

Morning Refreshment Breaks in the Expo

Our morning refreshment breaks are going to dazzle and delight you. Enjoy Mexican Sweet Breads in the Expo break area on Monday Morning, and on Tuesday Morning… enjoy Taiwanese and Chinese inspired pastries! YUM.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan snack options will be available at the PIHRA Booth – sponsored by KIND. Thanks KIND!

Lunch

Don’t go hungry at CAHR19. Feed your mind, body and soul while sharing insights with your peers at our lunch tables.

Monday Lunch features Mediterranean Spinach Salad with Olives, Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Fried Chick Peas, and with a Citrus Vinaigrette, Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Fresh Herbs, Caprese Chicken with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil, Grilled Pita and Hummus, and Baklava!

Vegan and Gluten/Dairy-sensitive folks: you have your own lane! Find the Vegan/GF/DF-specified table in the lunch area.Your Monday lunch option includes Mediterranean Spinach Salad with Olives, Cucumber, Fried Chick Peas, and with a Citrus Vinaigrette, Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Fresh Herbs, Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Chimi Churi, Pickled Fresno Chili and Fried Herbs, Hummus, Vegan Gluten Free Raspberry Mousse Cake.

Tuesday Lunch features an elevated Antipasto Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Olives, Tomatoes and Cucumber with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette, Orzo Salad with Feta Cheese, Arugula, Cucumber, Tomato Pesto and Italian Parsley, Assorted Rolls and Butter, Beef Stroganoff, and Tiramisu. Yum!

Vegan and Gluten/Dairy-sensitive folks: you have your own lane! Find the Vegan/GF/DF-specified table in the lunch area. Your Tuesday lunch option includes Antipasto Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Olives, Tomatoes and Cucumber with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette, Gluten Free Pasta Salad with, Arugula, Cucumber, Tomato, and Italian Parsley, Mushroom Stroganoff with Gluten Free Penne, Red Wine, Cremini Mushroom Puree, Carrots and Celery, and Vegan Gluten Free Mango Mousse Cake. Also yum!

Click here for a few preview pictures of lunch!

Meet to Eat

Sign up by 3:00pm on Tuesday at Registration to join a group! Choose from the restaurants below. Groups will meet at 5:45pm at the Convention Center Main Lobby & leave together.

Exhibitors, Solutions, Headshots, Coaching, Prizes…

All About the
CAHR19 Expo!

You won’t want to miss all the HR goodies and exhibits at the CAHR19 Expo! This year the Expo is bigger than ever, offering you tons of HR swag, creative exhibits from our sponsors & solutions providers, the PUPPY PLAY ZONE, 36 fifteen-minute Solutions Stage sessions, countless conversational opportunities, and we’re bringing back our Career Advancement Zone. Check out more information below!

– 200+ Sponsors & Exhibitors

– Passport Game: get your passport card (located in your conference bag) stamped, and submit your card to enter to win the Passport Grand Prize of $500 cash!

– PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction & Raffle

– Solutions Stage Sessions (15 minute TED-Style) on 3 themed stages

– The Headshot Truck

– The Career Advancement Zone featuring Professional Coaching, Resume Reviews, Mock Interviews & more

– Prizes, prizes, prizes!

We can’t wait for you to experience #myCAHR19, build your #HRCommunity, connect with engaging speakers, take home practical tools & resources, and have a blast with us in Long Beach.

If you’re still looking for more information, check out our Session Directory & Agenda, and when in doubt, visit us at the Info Booth at Registration onsite to ask away.

Did you miss the boat, find this page, and decide you want to join us at #CAHR19? It’s not too late to register – register online at cahrconference.org/register or come to Registration onsite and we’ll take your payment there!