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Video Recap: 2018 California HR Conference

by | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog

The 2018 California HR Conference wrapped up on Wednesday, August 29 after four days of HR learning, unique receptions, roaring laughter, creative solutions and strategies, fun HR swag, and life-giving relationships.

Attendees noted CAHR18 as being more strategic in nature than ever before – providing more value in their professional development experience. With over 60 learning sessions providing 17.25 recertification credits, there was plenty to focus on – but that didn’t stop us from having fun!

We mingled while being serenaded by the world’s first LGBTQ Mariachi Band, Mariachi Arcoiris, were inspired by Mel Robbins’ story of transformation and her neuroscience-based tools gifted to us to bypass procrastination, and were challenged by Afdhel Aziz to redefine our work as “liberators of human potential.”

We also gained “Aha!” moments while learning from CHROs of Indeed, O.C. Tanner, and Nielsen Portfolio Division, laughed so hard it hurt on Tuesday night with Colin and Brad from Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and were captivated by Captain Scott Kelly’s personal stories from space. Did you know he nearly dropped out of college before becoming an astronaut? His story gave us many micro-lessons about human potential – including the reminder to focus on what we can control, even if the task at hand seems impossible.

There’s so much more we could say about the magic that was #CAHR18. But why tell you, when we could show you?

Sunday, August 26 – CAHR18 Day One

Overall – great Conference! Awesome keynotes; high energy, introspective and affirming. Excellent session offerings. Incredible networking and after conference options.
 – CAHR18 Attendee

Monday, August 27 – CAHR18 Day Two

I like the energy at the conference with everyone away from the office to learn new things and sharpen their current skills.
– CAHR18 Attendee
I really enjoyed all the sessions I attended. They provided me with new information and reinforced my knowledge of current HR rules and policies.
– CAHR18 Attendees

Tuesday, August 28 – CAHR18 Day Three

I enjoyed the diversity of the speakers from their subject matter to presentation style, as well as the CHRO Ted-Style Talks and the two-panel discussion on great places to work.
– CAHR18 Attendee

Wednesday, August 29 – CAHR18 Day Four

Love this conference. Better than any other HR conference I’ve attended. Best value for my conference dollar.
– CAHR18 Attendee

For more perspective on this year’s California HR Conference, we recommend this CAHR18 wrap-up by Stephanie Hammerwold on Workology.com: Why HR is Out Of This World. Give it a read and be sure to follow @HRHammer on Twitter!

California’s legal and professional landscape is constantly evolving year over year – and The California HR Conference evolves right alongside it to meet these shifting demands and trends. We’re also constantly evolving to surprise, inspire, and delight during your professional development, because something so important shouldn’t be a chore.

We had an amazing time learning and growing with you at CAHR18. Thanks to your feedback, and a few secret ingredients, CAHR19 promises to be even bigger, better, and uniquely cultivated for your experience – so don’t miss out. Pencil us in for August 25-28 in Long Beach, and earmark your professional development budget to include vital California-specific content.

Registration for the 2019 California HR Conference is open! Register today to enjoy our lowest rates of the year – and get ready to experience a new way to HR.

Sunday & Monday Wrap-up: 2018 California HR Conference

Sunday & Monday Wrap-up: 2018 California HR Conference

by | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog

We are at the half way mark of the 2018 California HR Conference and the past two days have been an absolute blast! Looking back on Sunday (and Monday) Funday, there’s so much to share with those who couldn’t make it, it’s been tough to decide what to include here. All the hard work and dedication put in by everyone at PIHRA, the Conference Task Force & Volunteers, and the Board of Directors is finally crystalizing into a phenomenal experience. We’re grateful to every single person who helped make this happen, attendees included! Here are some highlights from the first two days at CAHR18.

Sunday

The exhibitors moved in on Sunday, setting up their booths, preparing to show off the latest and greatest in services and products that can make working in HR a little easier.

CAHR18 Early Registration CAHR18 Sunday Afternoon Registration

Registration opened and all the early birds beat the lines to get their badges. With conference swag bags in hand they explored the SHRMStore, downloaded the official CAHR18 app and started networking.

Pre-Conference Sessions

CAHR18 Paul Butler talks financial literacy There’s never a shortage of learning here at the California HR Conference, even before the conference technically starts. During the Pre-Conference Sessions, Paul Butler, Client Partner, Newleaf Training And Development (left) shared the often overlooked value of financial literacy among HR professionals. He broke down some basics of organizational finance as well as more advanced theories that will give any HR professional an edge at work.
Then Alan Crivaro and Teresa McQueen took their session audience through the intricacies of the Ban the Box law at the Sunday pre-conference sessions.

New Member Reception (sponsored by JustWorks)

After the learning came the networking! Lili Arguello, membership manager at PIHRA, organized a new member aloha networking event at Gladstone’s right across the street from the convention center. With the help of festive, color coded lei system, attendees met brand new connections, engaged in social exercises with help from Dr. Carroll J. Brown, PsyD and enjoyed delicious food and a signature drink.

President’s Welcome Reception (sponsored by Amtec)

Back at the Hyatt pool deck, the President’s Welcome Reception greeted attendees with the energetic tunes of Mariachi Arcoiris, the first LGBTQ Mariachi Band in the world. A delicious spread of tacos kept folks full as they chatted about everything from that day and what they are looking forward to for the rest of the week.

Monday, August 27

Meet to Move (sponsored by CLEO)

We had some go-getters here who were up bright and early to get their stretch on at our Monday Meet to Move. Before all the sitting that happens at during sessions, it’s great to get the blood moving!

Ribbon Wall

A super fun part of the Expo Hall is our Ribbon Wall. Each year, attendees get to choose from dozens of ribbons that attach to their badges to show off their industry, PIHRA chapter, SHRM chapter, job title, or share something fun about their personality.

Mel Robbins (sponsored by Global Upside)

CAHR18 Monday Keynote Mel Robbins

What can we say about Mel Robbins that hasn’t already been shared? Her talk has already inspired thousands of us in the audience to use the 5 Second Rule to challenge our “autopilot” and build new habits to tackle the fear & procrastination that stifles our potential. Mel shared her story with vulnerability & power, and we’ll forever be thankful for the tools she gave us.

Mega Session – Third Space Thinking
with Dr. Ernest Wilson III, USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking

CAHR18 Monday Mega Session Dr. Ernest Wilson USC Annenberg Third Space Thinking

Monday’s Mega Session showcased Dr. Wilson’s studies with the Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking about the most desirable soft skills employers should look for in the 21st century – Adaptability, Cultural Competency, Empathy, Intellectual Curiosity, and 360 degree thinking – and how these skills contribute to the bottom line.

There’s so much more that happened – in the many educational concurrent sessions, the Solutions Stages, in the Marketplace Expo, and more – that you simply you had to be there! Stay tuned for our highlight videos on YouTube for an extra taste of the 2018 California HR Conference – and for our Tuesday & Wednesday wrap-up post.

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It’s not too late to join us for our Wednesday, August 29 sessions. Register online or onsite with us in Long Beach!

Parking & Beginning Your Journey at CAHR18

Parking & Beginning Your Journey at CAHR18

by | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog

Within 48 hours, 2,500 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 #CAHR18!

Basics | Parking | What Do I Do When I Arrive? | What’s Good? | Conference Food | Marketplace Expo

 

Let’s start with The Basics…

When:

Sunday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 29
Registration opens at 12:00pm-5:00pm 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 17.25 HR (General) Credits & PDC’s.

#ProTip: Keep track of your credits by using the “Design Your CAHR18” section in the Conference Guide! Check the CAHR18 App for the most up-to-date accreditations for each session.

 

Parking at CAHR18

There are three lots available for you to park at CAHR18. 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 brand-new 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. 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.


Walk down the beautiful Rainbow Bridge to the convention center.


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


You've reached your destination!

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 an Info Booth: the Info Booth is our place for Q&A, Lost & Found, and the best way to reach a staff. If you see any issues to be addressed, this is where to take them!

We’ll print your CAHR18 badge, and our helpful staff and volunteers from Kelly Services will hand you your CAHR18 bag, which includes:

  • Your Conference Guide – a printed guidebook to help you navigate #CAHR18 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 #CAHR18 experience on social media using hashtags #CAHR18 or #MyCAHR. Build meaningful, in-person connections with local California peers. And live your best life in Long Beach.

If you’re an Exhibitor:

Visit the Exhibitor Line at Registration to print your badge. Need to know where your booth is? View the CAHR18 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 CAHR18 Team including parking & where the Speakers Lounge is located.

If you’re a Mother:

Our Mothers Lounge is available in Room 103A for your convenience. To locate Room 103A, use the CAHR18 App maps, Conference Guide, or ask at the Info Booth!

 

So, I’ve downloaded the CAHR18 App, and picked up my badge & conference guide… Now what?

What’s Good at CAHR18?

CAHR18 App Reminder

If you are registered, login to the CAHR18 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 CAHR18.

Friday & Saturday

This year CAHR18 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!

Sunday

Our Pre-Conference Extravaganza is an invitation to skip the early Monday lines! Check in between 12pm – 5pm on Sunday to receive your badge, conference guide, & bag, and attend an afternoon session to earn credit! Plus, don’t miss our New Member Reception and/or President’s Welcome Reception. View the details here.

Monday

Monday at the California HR Conference is always filled with brilliant energy, buzzing excitement, sweet reunions, and new connections.

First on the agenda for Monday is Meet to Move (sponsored by Cleo) where you can participate in a Vinyasa Yoga progream with fellow attendees led by a FitPro instructor! Meet at the West Lobby from 6:15pm – 7:00am, and afterward you’ll have thirty minutes to refresh yourself before the early morning sessions kick off at 7:30.

Speaking of early mornings, our coffee carts will come out from 7:00am – 9:00am on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – so enjoy a cup of joe on us!

If this is your first time at the California HR Conference, please attend the New Attendee Orientation in Room 103C (presented on Monday & Tuesday) and enjoy coffee & pastries with staff & volunteers while getting the inside scoop on all things CAHR18. Plus, you’ll have the chance to engage in interactive segments to help you get to know your peers!

If you’re looking for recommendations for where to go on Monday at CAHR18, there is simpy too much to list out here. Our fabulous speakers will inform you at our Concurrent Sessions; Mel Robbins (sponsored by GlobalUpside) will wow you at the Main Stage for the morning keynote; the Marketplace Expo will dazzle and surprise you (check the section below if you want to know more); the morning refreshment break offers Porto’s Pastries for some local Southern California #1 Yelp-Rated indulgence, and Founding Director of the USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking is presenting a must-attend Mega Session all about the 5 essential traits to look for in 21st century employees. And that’s just the morning…

HR in a Nonprofit Organization?

Monday also offers specialized sessions for Nonprofit HR professionals in our Nonprofit Track, so be sure to attend those sessions before the track closes down! RSVP here to attend the Nonprofit HR Monday Morning Session & breakfast at 7:30am.

If you’re a PIHRA member, don’t miss the PIHRA Annual Meeting from 5:30pm – 6:00pm!

Finally, the PIHRA Young Professionals event with Upright Citizens Bridgade has extra tickets available for purchase. Their event is from 6:15pm – 8:30pm in the Hyatt Regency.

Tuesday

We love Mondays at CAHR18, but some insist Tuesdays are even better! While the schedule may look quite similar, here are some key differences…

Our Tuesday Meet to Move (sponsored by Cleo) is a kickboxing session with FitPros, so you can burn stress away and try something new if you’ve never kick-boxed. The FitPros instructors will be there to coach you!

Tuesday also features two keynote sessions: Afdhel Aziz (sponsored by Kindle) in the morning and CHRO TED-Style Talks in the afternoon. We’re also excited for our Tuesday Mega Session with the CEO of WD-40, Garry O. Ridge! He has some impressive employee engagement insights to share with us from the Main Stage.

Tuesday is also the last day of the Marketplace – your last chance to win prizes, bid on a PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction item, get your professional headshot taken, and receive professional coaching at the Career Advancement Zone. The Passport Game Prize and auction winners will be announced in the afternoon break in the marketplace.

After a full day of learning on Tuesday, get ready for a full evening of savoring, connecting, & laughing!

Meet To Eat on Tuesday Night

Join a group to go out to dinner before the comedy show! Sign up at the Info Booth (at Registration) by 3:00pm on Tuesday. Meet in the Main Lobby at 5:30pm to depart.

Want to attend a special Meet to Eat with PIHRA VP of Professional Development Darlene Cohen, Pamela J. Green, and HR Girlfriends’ Sana’ Rasual? Learn more & register for their HR NIGHT OUT Meet to Eat held at Rock Bottom. Limited seating available and registration closes Tuesday, August 27.

Tuesday Night Event: An Evening with Colin & Brad from Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Here’s a wellness tip: experts say that laughing is literally good for you! Join us for our Comedy Show with stars from Whose Line is it Anyway? at the Main Stage (where the keynote sessions are held) and follow the steps below to get ready for some serious laughs.

Step 1. Pick up your ticket from SullivanCurtisMonroe at Booth #207 in the Expo before 3:00pm on Tuesday.

Step 2. Text your friends to see if they want a guest ticket! Available for purchase at Registration. If you have an Expo-Only pass or your badge doesn’t have a “T” on it for Tuesday Night Event, you can also purchase a ticket at Registration.

Step 3. Remember that the Main Stage doors open at 7:00pm with foosball, ping pong, and more! Feel free to come early to reserve your seat and mingle – there will be plenty of seating available. Cash bars will be available throughout the night.

Step 4. Get ready for an interactive improv show! The show starts at 8:00pm and – after plenty of entertainment – will end with enough time for you to get some good sleep before the Wednesday early morning sessions.

Wednesday

Wednesday features some killer speakers and sessions. Come for coffee at 7:00am before the Early morning sessions, and if you’ve been too distracted by the Marketplace, Wednesday is a good time to browse the SHRMStore before the conference closes down. Attendees receive SHRM discounts on books & training tools, so check it out while you can!

Our Wednesday Mega Session High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All features senior executive HR leaders, moderated by Julian Lute from Great Place to Work. It is going to be an excellent discussion at the Main Stage.

Our conference closes out with Astronaut & Author, Captain Scott Kelly whose keynote session will earn you Business credit!

Get ready to make new connections while refueling!

Lunch & Snacks & More at CAHR18

 

Coffee

CAHR18 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 Marketplace Expo

Our morning refreshment breaks are breaking the mold. Enjoy Porto’s pastries (#1 Rated on Yelp) in the Marketplace break area on Monday Morning, and on Tuesday Morning… check out the Donut Wall by the PIHRA Booth! We’ll have plenty of donuts on regular tables, too.

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 CAHR18. Feed your mind, body and soul while sharing insights with your peers at our lunch tables.

Monday Lunch features delicious Hawaiian BBQ Buffet with Hawaiian sweet rolls, tropical green salad, Kalua Pork with marinated onions and cilantro, Toasted Coconut Rice, and Mandarin Orange Cake.

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 gluten-free Hawaiian sweet rolls, Tropical green salad, Quinoa-stuffed pepper with roasted garlic tomato, Kalua Tofu with onions, peppers and cilantro, and Vegan/gluten-free Mango Mousse Cake.

Tuesday Lunch features an elevated Italian buffet with Antipasto salad, Penne Pasta alfredo bake, Parmesan and Herb Crusted Chicken breast with a light tomato sauce, garlic bread, 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, Zucchini Lasagna with blistered tomatoes and mushrooms, Gluten-Free pasta with seasonal vegetables and sundried tomatoes, Gluten-Free bread, and Vegan/Gluten-Free Raspberry and Chocolate Mousse Cake.

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 5:30pm at the Convention Center Main Lobby & leave together.

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Exhibitors, Solutions, Headshots, Coaching, Prizes…

All About the CAHR18
Marketplace Expo!

You won’t want to miss all the HR goodies and exhibits at the CAHR18 Marketplace Expo! This year the Expo is bigger than ever, offering you tons of HR swag, creative exhibits from our sponsors & solutions providers, 36 fifteen-minute Solutions Stage sessions, countless conversational opportunities, and even a new Career Advancement Zone. Check out more information below!

– 170+ Sponsors & Exhibitors

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

– PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction

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

– The Headshot Truck

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

– Prizes, prizes, prizes!

We can’t wait for you to build your #HRTribe, 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 #CAHR18? 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!

See you in Long Beach!

– The CAHR18 Team

 

Maximize Your HR Recertification Credits at CAHR18

Maximize Your HR Recertification Credits at CAHR18

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, Educational Tracks

The recertification process for your HR credentials doesn’t have to be complicated. After all, you work in HR and are very familiar with the value of efficiency. Attending the 2018 California HR Conference, even for just one day, is an efficient way to boost your recertification credit count thanks to the 60+ sessions that offer SHRM professional development credits (PDCs), California State Bar MCLE hours, and HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Business, California, Global and HR (General) recertification credits.

Here are some scheduling scenarios that can help you choose the CAHR18 sessions that focus on specific credentials. Take a look at your possible schedules and register today!

California-specific & MCLE | Business | Global | HR (General) 

Working on your PHRca or California State Bar recertification?

Gain 11.25 California-specific credits or MCLE hours with this session schedule:

Sunday, August 26

2:30pm – 3:45pm

  • California’s Latest Ban The Box Law with Alan Crivaro & Teresa McQueen (1.25)

Monday, August 27

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • Not So Breaking News-Harassment Policies and Investigations Under Fire with Betsy Johnson (1.25)
  • 7:30am – 8:45am – Sense on the Dollar – Pay Equity Trends and Strategies for Compliance with Holly Lake (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)

  • Weeding Out Misinformation: HR & Legalizing Cannabis in California with Amber Healy & Corey Tobin (1.25)
  • The Higher They Are…How to Prevent #MeToo from Happening in your Organization with Helene Wasserman (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Onboarding Landmines: Preventing Problems With New Hires In California with Jennifer Komsky (1.25)
  • Employment Law Trends and Tips for California Employers with Andrew Russell (1.25)

Tuesday, August 28

7:30am – 8:45am

  • California’s Fair Pay Act: Employer’s Steps to Compliance with Rich Falcone (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Slaying the California Wage and Hour Dragon with Allison Eckstrom (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave Policies in CA: Navigating Legal Landmines with Brian Nagatani (1.25)

 

Wednesday, August 29

7:30am – 8:30am (Choose one)

  • California Compensation Crisis: How To Pay Your Employees Properly! with Greg Labate (1.25)
  • Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Employees with Deborah Birndorf (1.25)

Register for CAHR18 Today!

Working on your SPHR recertification?

Gain up to 15.25 Business credits with this schedule:


Sunday, August 26

2:30pm – 3:45pm

  • Business Financial Intelligence for Today’s HR Professional with Paul Butler (1.25)

Monday, August 27

7:30am – 8:45am

  • Taking Your Succession Plan From Good To Great with Michael Timms (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Mega Session: Third Space Thinking with Dr. Ernest Wilson, III (1.25)
  • Business Financial Intelligence for Today’s HR Professional with Paul Butler (1.25)

2:00pm – 4:00pm

  • Masters Session: The Speed of Strategy: Practical Tools for the Future State Leader with Vu Pham, Ph.D. (2.0)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)
Note- these give you less credits than the 2:00pm Masters Session

  • Return on Talent Investment – Exploring The Power of Engagement and New Frontiers in Measurement with David Rowlee (1.25)
  • Culture Wars: Determinants for Leading a Healthy Organizational Culture with Andrew Stenhouse (1.25)
  • Conflict: A Strategic Advantage with Pam Green (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • The Theory of Elasticity: The Future of Human Resources with Stacie Mallen (1.25)

Tuesday, August 28

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • People Analytics: Delivering Measurable Business Impact with David Swanson (1.25)
  • Storytelling for HR: Use HR Metrics to Drive Engagement with Melissa Anzman (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Understanding Metrics – How to Connect HR’s Goals to Business Strategy with Ryan Kohler (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • Keynote: CHRO Ted-Style Talks with:
    Paul Wolfe (Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Indeed),
    Laurie Shakur (Sr. Director, Global HR Processes & Programs, Nielsen Portfolio Division),
    Mindi Cox (Senior Vice President, People & Great Work, O.C. Tanner Company) (1.0)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • Developing HR as a Strategic Business Partner: HR Transformation 3.0 with Margaret Graziano, Tiffany Tremmel (1.25)

Wednesday, August 29

7:30am – 8:45am

  • Beyond Engagement: The New Frontier of Belonging with Tiffany Stith, Jacqueline Roth, Karen Gifford (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am

    • HR Technology as a Strategic Investment with Jacqueline Kuhn (1.25)
    • Mega Session: High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All with Dina Barmasse-Gray, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, The Cheesecake Factory;
      Mark Rutherford, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, First American Financial Corporation;
      moderated by Julian D. Lute, Consultant, Great Place to Work (1.25)

10:30am – 12:00pm

  • Keynote: Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons From a Year in Space with Captain Scott Kelly (1.0)

Register for CAHR18 Today!

Working on your GPHR recertification? Gain 7.5 global credits with this schedule:

 

Monday, August 27

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Building a High-Performance Global Workforce: New Rules for the New Workforce with Ragu Bhargava and Bill Armstrong (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • LGBT Global Mobility with Robert Conti (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

Tuesday, August 28

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Global Trends that Impact HR Strategy with Heather Vigil (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm


Wednesday, August 29

9:00am – 10:15am

Register for CAHR18 Today!

Recertifying your aPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP?

Earn up to 16.75 HR (General) recertification credits or Professional Development Credits by attending the full Sunday-Wednesday sessions.

Pro Tip: If you attend the Sunday session & the elongated Masters Series Session, you’ll earn up to 17.25 HR (General) credits.

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind, you can attend any approved session for general credit or professional development credits. The list below may not contain every possible session that you can earn credits from. You can view the full list of sessions on our Session Directory as well as our CAHR18 App (which you’ll gain access to after registering).

 

Sunday, August 26

2:30pm – 3:45pm (Choose one)

  • Business Financial Intelligence for today’s HR Professional with Paul Butler (1.25)
  • Practical Applications: Navigating California’s Latest Ban The Box Law with Teresa McQueen, Alan Crivaro (1.25)

 

Monday, August 27

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • Not So Breaking News-Harassment Policies and Investigations Under Fire with Betsy Johnson (1.25)
  • 7:30am – 8:45am – Sense on the Dollar – Pay Equity Trends and Strategies for Compliance with Holly Lake (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am

  • Keynote: The 5 Second Rule: Achieving Breakthrough Performance with Mel Robbins (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Non-Profit: Equipping Employees to Thrive in a Workplace Full of Distractions with Clark Souers (1.25)
  • Lead Like You Give a Damn with Dave McKeown (1.25)
  • Be FMLAwesome: Strategies for a More Empathetic Leave of Absence Process with Helen Calvin (1.25)
  • The Top 10 Things You Need to Know When Investigating Sexual Harassment with Allison West, Esq., SPHR, SHRM-SCP (1.25)
  • Future-Proofed: Reimagining HR Jobs in the Artificial Intelligence Economy with Dr. Terri Horton (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)

  • Non-Profit: Re-igniting The Flame of Disengaged Folks with Carol Marzouk (1.25)
  • The Higher They Are…How To Prevent #Me-too From Toppling Your Organization with Helene Wasserman (1.25)
  • Generational Similarities in the Workplace with Lizz Pellet (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Rewarding Employee Performance: Re-thinking the Impact of Compensation with Shari Dunn (1.25)
  • The New HR Leader: A BONA FIDE DISRUPTOR with Stacey Lewis (1.25)
  • Reaching Candidates: Make the Job Search like an Amazon Buying Experience with
    Lawrel Aufmuth, Susan Vitale (1.25)

 

Tuesday, August 28

7:30 – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • People Analytics: Delivering Measurable Business Impact with David Swanson (1.25)
  • Storytelling for HR: Use HR Metrics to Drive Engagement with Melissa Anzman (1.25)
  • California’s Fair Pay Act: Employer’s Steps to Compliance with Rich Falcone (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am

  • Keynote: How to Love Your Work in the 21st Century with Afdhel Aziz (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Mega Session: It’s All About The People with Garry O. Ridge, CEO, WD-40 (1.25)
  • OFCCP Update: A New Government Contractor Environment Under President Trump with Scott Pechaitis (1.25)
  • Benefits Innovation: The New Consumer-Centric Platforms & Coverage Models with Denny Weinberg (1.25)
  • Eliminate the Wimp Factor. Just Say It! with Shari Harley (1.25)
  • Veteran Talent Management: From “We Will” to “At Will” with Justin Constantine (1.25)
  • Slaying the California Wage and Hour Dragon with Allison Eckstrom (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • Keynote: CHRO TED-Style Talks with Paul Wolfe (Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Indeed), Laurie Shakur (Sr. Director, Global HR Processes & Programs, Nielsen Portfolio Division), Mindi Cox
    (Senior Vice President, People & Great Work, O.C. Tanner Company) (1.0)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Form I-9 and E-Verify Compliance Updates with Yu-Ting Adler (1.25)
  • The Hiring Process—Advertising to Onboarding (“A-to-O”) with Jonathan Light (1.25)
  • Total Rewards for the New Digital Economy with Juliette Meunier, Scott Thoresen (1.25)
  • Executive Presence: Stand Out, Speak Up and Claim Your Seat with Jeff Hiller (1.25)
  • How Next-Gen NFL coaching Translates to Next-Gen Coaching in the Workplace with Dan Negroni (1.25)

 

Wednesday, August 29

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • California Compensation Crisis: How To Pay Your Employees Properly! with Greg Labate (1.25)
  • Beyond Engagement: The New Frontier of Belonging with Tiffany Stith, Jacqueline Roth, Karen Gifford (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am (Choose one)

  • HR Technology as a Strategic Investment with Jacqueline Kuhn (1.25)
  • Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Employees with Deborah Birndorf (1.25)
  • Navigating Employment Laws When Expanding Globally with Carolyn Rashby, Christine Kurek (1.25)
  • Mega Session: High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All with Dina Barmasse-Gray, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, The Cheesecake Factory;
    Mark Rutherford, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, First American Financial Corporation;
    moderated by Julian D. Lute, Consultant, Great Place to Work (1.25)

10:30am – 12:00pm

  • Keynote: Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons From a Year in Space with Captain Scott Kelly (1.0)

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Introducing the CAHR18 Writers Coalition

Introducing the CAHR18 Writers Coalition

by | Aug 20, 2018 | Blog

We’re only a week away from kicking off the 2018 California HR Conference! From the speakers, to the food and the Marketplace Expo, we are confident it’s going to be the best CAHR conference yet. (If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to hop off that fence and join us!) Attendees will return home better connected, inspired, informed and ready to take on their role in the HR community with a fresh outlook. If you won’t be able to make it (we’ll miss you and hope you can make it next year,) you can still stay in the know about what happens each day thanks to the 2018 CAHR Writers Coalition!

We’re pleased to introduce the members of the 2018 California HR Conference Writers Coalition. These knowledgeable HR folks are bringing their unique perspectives to the event to share the CAHR18 experience with the world. Watch for them in and around the conference, and, of course, on their various sites and social channels. Follow them to catch the latest updates and keep tabs on the greater conversation by following the hashtags #CAHR18 and #MyCAHR. Here they are:

Angela Anderson, Managing Partner, #1 HR ExpertAngela Anderson, Managing Partner, #1 HR Expert – www.1hrexpert.com, @1HREXPERT

Angela the # 1 HR Expert is a leader in the HR field and with her extensive experience in human resources makes her a great key note speaker for organizations. Angela works in all aspects of human resources— from Leadership Coaching, HR Consulting, HR Compliance, Sexual Harassment Investigations, Recruiting, HR strategies, Succession Planning, Workers Comp Cases to enforcing policies and procedures. She has also developed a revolutionary online course called “How to Break into HR in a Day” where she teaches the practical side of doing human resources. She bridges the gap from what people learn in college to the actual day to day HR operations. This course has helped many people break into a rewarding career of HR. She is very passionate about HR and loves to mentor her students as they excel in the HR field.

John Zappe, Editor TLNT.comJohn Zappe, Editor, TLNT.com

John Zappe is editor of TLNT.com and a contributing editor to its sister publication, ERE.net. He joined ERE Media in 2006 from the AIM Group, where he was a digital media sales trainer and employment branding and advertising advisor. Prior to that, John served as Vice President of Digital Media for the Los Angeles Newspaper Group. He’s been a newspaper reporter and editor, winning multiple regional, state and national awards, including the Headliner Award. In 1995 he led a team that launched one of the first newspaper web sites in the nation.

 

Stephanie Hammerworld, HR Analyst, AcrulesStephanie Hammerworld, HR Professional, Fair Chance Hiring Advocate, and HR Analyst at Arcules – www.arcules.com, @HRHammer

Stephanie has over ten years of experience working in human resources. In addition to an HR career that has included consulting and working in corporate HR, Stephanie co-founded Pacific Reentry Career Services, an all-volunteer nonprofit that helps formerly incarcerated people find meaningful employment. Stephanie received a Master’s Degree in Women’s Studies from San Diego State University. Prior to working in HR, Stephanie worked at a domestic violence shelter where she ran a weekly art and writing workshop for residents. She later ran similar workshops for women in the Santa Cruz County Jail as part of a volunteer program that brought art and writing to incarcerated women. Stephanie has also blogged on HR topics for her own site (HR Hammer) as well as other HR sites.

Rick GirardRick Girard, Talent Acquisition Expert, CEO Stride Search Inc, Host of the Hire Power Radio Show, @rick_girard

Rick Girard is the Founder and CEO of Stride Search, an Engaged Search Firm. He has launched a crusade to disrupt recruiting by elevating the value that your talent acquisition partner brings to your organization. Rick raises the bar with a clearly defined methodology and process that is implemented to gain a massive competitive advantage for his clients. While not running a School for Gifted Mutants as Professor X, Rick hosts the Hire Power Radio Show, a weekly series on OC Talk Radio which serves as an entrepreneur’s resource to solve the most difficult hiring challenges. When not on the air, Rick regularly teaches talent teams a more effective approach to landing talent and writes valuable content for Hiring Managers and Job Seekers alike.

There’s still time to join us at the 2018 California HR Conference – Register today!