CAHR20 Agenda
October 27-29, 2020
ATTEND FROM ANYWHERE YOU WANT!
Our flexible daily schedule at the 2020 California HR Conference will help you stay tuned in to pressing HR topics without pressing pause on your life.
You’ll enjoy networking, chats, and the CAHR20 exhibit hall between sessions, too!
Full CAHR20 Agenda:
DAY ONE | Tuesday, October 27
PACIFIC TIME
8:00am - 8:35am
Live CAHR20 Assistance
Need live assistance entering CAHR20? We're here for you!8:50am - 10:00am
Keynote: Changing Together
Keynote Session with Aithan Shapira, Internationally Acclaimed Artist, Founder at Made to Tilt, & Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management1.0 Business Credit
10:00am - 10:10am
Health & Wellness Session
Take a quick break and enjoy a wellness boost with Move Mountains!10:00am - 12:00pm
Expo Open
Explore vendors, make new connections and find new solutions!11:00am - 12:00pm
California’s Evolving World of Independent Contractor Status
with Erika Frank, Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs, and General Counsel at CalChamber1.0 California-specific Credit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Leading 2020 Style – Strengthening Cultures, Managing People, and Building Business Relationships in the Twilight Zone
with Shari Harley, President and Founder at Candid Culture & Author How To Say Anything to Anyone1.0 Business Credit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Finally! A Neutral Expert’s HRIS Vendor Review
with Toby Kennedy, Executive Vice President, Montage Insurance Solutions1.0 HR (General) Credit
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Solutions Stage Sessions (LIVE!)
Check out TED-Talk-Style tidbits on what's new and what's next in HR:- Connecting HR Professionals with Individuals who have Difficulty Hearing or Speaking Over the Phone - Presented by Jhaynehl Fortaleza, California Relay Service
- Future of Pay with Wisely® by ADP® - Presented by Samantha Sheperd & Christina Bjarnson, ADP - Wisely Pay
- Practical, Scalable and Digital: How deploying truly blended learning for management development can be quick, painless & high impact - Presented by Angela de Longchamps, CEO, Inspired Leadership & Shelli Hendricks, M. S. Ed., PCC, President, Blue Horizon Solutions
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Catchy Slogans Aren't Enough: Get Employees to Play Active Roles in Preventing Harassment
with Elizabeth Owens Bille, Senior Vice President, Workplace Culture at EVERFI1.0 California-specific Credit
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Strategies to Help Managers Create Inclusive Teams with a Fair Pay Structure
with Parag Vaish, Former Director and Founder-in-Residence at Area 120 by Google1.0 HR (General) Credit
1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Perfect Storm: How COVID-19, the Gig Economy, and Consumer Empowerment are Finally Changing Healthcare
with Sean Mehra, Founder & Chief Operating Officer at HealthTap1.0 HR (General) Credit
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Expo Open
Explore vendors, make new connections and find new solutions!3:00pm - 4:00pm
PAGA: Practical Tips for Dealing With California's Insane Law
with Miranda A. Mossavar, Associate at Littler, and Michael Kibbe, Associate at Littler1.0 California-specific Credit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
HR Department of One Session
with Mike Deblieux, Principal Consultant at Deblieux, LLC1.0 Business Credit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Leading Change - The 'Must-Have' Skill for HR Leaders
with Robin Elledge, PCC, SPHR, President at Janus Coaching + Consulting & Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Southern California1.0 Business Credit
4:15pm - 4:45pm
CAHR20 Music Show
Republic of Music is bringing the fire for a lively set to close each day of CAHR20. Get ready to bust a move!4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat: Organizational Change in the Time of COVID-19
Facilitated Discussion with Jane Garza, Managing Director, NOBL4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat: Trump's Pick to Supreme Court - Implications for Employment Law
Facilitated Discussion with Dana Mayhew, TDC Consults4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chats
Gather with your new HR friends to share insights from CAHR20 and enjoy making new connections!DAY TWO | Wednesday, October 28
PACIFIC TIME
8:00am - 8:35am
Live CAHR20 Assistance
Need live assistance entering CAHR20? We're here for you!8:00am - 8:35am
Coffee & Tea Chat - Enhancing Company Culture with Employee Benefits
There is no better time than now to expand the benefits you offer your hard-working team. Let's grab coffee and wake up together as we discuss how we can help you support your employee's financial future.8:00am - 8:35am
Coffee & Tea Chat - Demystifying HR Certification with Richard Dawson
Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us for an engaging conversation designed to help demystify all things HR Certification! This HR Chat will be facilitated by HR certification expert and instructor Richard Dawson, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHRca, sHRBP, HRPM.8:00am - 8:35am
HR Coffee & Tea Chat - From Burnout to Badass Even During a Pandemic
Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us for an empowering conversation led by Jennifer Cassetta, MS, CN, a nationally recognized health and empowerment coach.8:00am - 8:35am
Coffee & Tea Chats
Get connected with your HR community over your morning beverage of choice!8:50am - 10:00am
Keynote: Transforming Management and Building High Performing Teams
Keynote Session with Frans Johansson, CEO at The Medici Group & Best Selling Author of The Click Moment and The Medici Effect1.0 Business Credit
10:00am - 10:10am
Health & Wellness Session
Take a quick break and enjoy a wellness boost with Move Mountains!10:00am - 12:00pm
Expo Open
Explore vendors, make new connections and find new solutions!11:00am - 12:00pm
CFRA Leave for (Almost) Everyone: What It Means for You
with James McDonald, Jr., Irvine Office Managing Partner at Fisher & Phillips1.0 California-specific Credit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Motivation-Based Interviewing: The Hiring Process That Dramatically Improves Employee Engagement
with Carol Quinn, CEO at Hire Authority & Best-Selling Author1.0 HR (General) Credit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Compensation & Benefits Session
with Kristina Hess, Risk Finance & Insurance Broker at Lockton Insurance1.0 HR (General) Credit
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Solutions Stage Sessions (LIVE!)
Check out TED-Talk-Style tidbits on what's new and what's next in HR.- Hiring Multilingual Staff? Assess Your Bilingual Candidates with Confidence - Presented by Renee Tarrant & Justin Hopper, Language Testing International
- Advance Your HR Career with SHRM Certification! - Presented by Tiffany Brown, SHRM Certification Specialist
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Onboarding Landmines: Preventing Problems With New Hires In California and Beyond
with Jennifer Komsky, Partner at Levinson Arshonsky & Kurtz1.0 California-specific Credit
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Emotional Intelligence: The Art and Science of Human Performance
with Jarik Conrad, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Sr. Director, Human Insights & HCM Evangelism at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)1.0 HR (General) Credit
1:00pm - 2:00pm
InnovateHR: WorkTech Trends & Impact
with Erica Young, MPS, SHRM-SCP, Workplace Innovation Catalyst at ParagonLabs, powered by SHRM1.0 Business Credit
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Expo Open
Explore vendors, make new connections and find new solutions!3:00pm - 4:00pm
Skating on Thin ICE: Navigating Social Security No Match Letters and Form I-9 Compliance
with Ali Brodie, Partner at Fox Rothschild1.0 California-specific Credit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Belonging in a Remote Workforce: Fostering Human Connection & Community in the Age of Coronavirus
with Smiley Poswolsky, Author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough1.0 HR (General) Credit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Metrics, Methods, and Madness: The Numbers that Support TA Strategy and Results
with Kimberly Jones, PHR, PMP, CIR, CEO at Kelton Legend, LLC & Senior Director, Enterprise Talent Strategy at University of California, Irvine1.0 Business Credit
4:15pm - 4:45pm
CAHR20 Music Show
Republic of Music is bringing the fire for a lively set to close each day of CAHR20. Get ready to bust a move!4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat - Ask the Employment Law Attorney with Sherry Shavit
Join us for a LIVE "AMA" discussion where you can ask employment law attorney Sherry Shavit anything!4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat - Early Career - The Future of HR Leadership
Join other Early Career HR professionals for a facilitated conversation on the future of HR leadership!4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat - Senior Career - The Future of HR Leadership
Join other Senior Career HR professionals for a facilitated conversation on the future of HR leadership!4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat - C-Suite - The Future of HR Leadership
Join other C-Suite HR professionals for a facilitated conversation on the future of HR leadership!DAY THREE | Thursday, October 29
PACIFIC TIME
8:00am - 8:35am
Live CAHR20 Assistance
Need live assistance entering CAHR20? We're here for you!8:00am - 8:35am
Coffee & Tea Chat - Build Connections with the PIHRA Community in SoCal!
Join this conversation led by Amanda Osburn and learn how to Build Your HR Network in Southern California!8:50am - 10:00am
Keynote: Six High Performance Habits to Take Back 2020
Keynote Session with Brendon Burchard, World’s Leading High Performance Coach & Best-Selling Author of The Motivation Manifesto and High Performance Habits1.0 HR (General) Credit
10:00am - 10:10am
Health & Wellness Session
Take a quick break and enjoy a wellness boost with Move Mountains!10:00am - 12:00pm
Expo Open
Explore vendors, make new connections and find new solutions!11:00am - 12:00pm
Navigating COVID 19: Return to Work and the Implications on ADA/FEHA Compliance
with Lisa Aguiar, Attorney of Counsel & Eric De Wames, Managing Partner at Michael Sullivan & Associates1.0 California-specific Credit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Elevate Your HR Tech Investments
with Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group1.0 Business Credit
11:00am - 12:00pm
Life Connected: Creating a Culture Inclusive of Financial Well-Being
with Eva Allen, Engagement Director at Cigna1.0 HR (General) Credit
12:00pm - 12:15pm
Solutions Stage Sessions (LIVE!): Form I-9: 2 Page document with 200-page Instruction
with Krishna Garimella and Krishnan Esakkkimuthu from OnBlick1:00pm - 2:00pm
Managing The Remote Workforce During COVID
with Greg Labate, Partner at Sheppard Mullin1.0 California-specific Credit
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Going Global: One Philosophy - Local Execution
with Nirali Matalia, Vice President, Operations & People at Saama Technologies1.0 Global Credit
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Expo Open
Explore vendors, make new connections and find new solutions!3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
with Jonathan Fraser Light, Managing Attorney at LightGabler1.0 California-specific Credit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
UnbiasTM: Moving from Awareness to Action
with Stacey A. Gordon, CEO at Rework Work1.0 HR (General) Credit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
HR Metrics that Matter & Making Metrics Matter
with Shane Yount, President at Competitive Solutions1.0 Business Credit
4:15pm - 4:45pm
CAHR20 Music Show
Republic of Music is bringing the fire for a lively set to close each day of CAHR20. Get ready to bust a move!4:15pm - 5:00pm
HR Chat - CAHR20 Game Night hosted by the PIHRA Valley Region!
Get excited to close out the California HR Conference with a bang! Join us for a CAHR20 Game Night facilitated by Sandra Lollino, Carol Box, & Lysa Frankfort from the PIHRA Valley Region.Join us at CAHR20 Next Week!
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