Discover HR solutions at the 2025 California HR Conference in Anaheim, [City], on [Date]. Join [Job_Title]s for hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions.
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.

| | | | | | |

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)

Boost Your Recertification Efforts with CAHR18 On Demand

Upon registering for the California HR Conference, you can add “On Demand” to your registration for only $29. You’ll be able to view sessions you missed, and earn dozens more self-paced recertification credits on your own time, at your own pace!

You Belong at #CAHR18

It’s not too late to join 2,000 California HR professionals and community members for three days of top-notch learning, meaningful connections, HR solutions, and social experiences! Register today and meet us at the Long Beach Convention Center, August 26-29!

Invest in your yourself and your career!

Register

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!

Empowering the Future of HR

Empowering the Future of HR

by | Aug 17, 2018 | Blog

Here at the California HR Conference, we agree with Afdhel Aziz when he says HR professionals have the power to change the world. While American culture is shaped by a wide variety of factors, workplace cultures are influenced from within with human resources professionals leading the way. The choices made by HR in empowering, guiding and educating those in the workplace micro-culture ultimately impact culture outside the 9 to 5.

The past few years have been a whirlwind of critical discussion and public debate about how modern society functions, versus how it ought to, and HR has been right in the thick of it. From the long ago identified gender based wage gap and coversations about diversity in the C-Suite, to the more recent #MeToo groundswell, HR stands at the forefront of issues that impact generations of people. A recent Forbes article points to a perfect example:

While the world is evolving, women are still lagging behind when it comes to leadership roles in business. Today, only 26 women are in CEO roles at Fortune 500 companies, making up 5.2% of the female population, according to a report by Pew Research. The stats stay virtually the same for women CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies at 5.4%, showing that there is little movement of women making up these high-ranking positions as company leaders. [Source]

Yet midst this unfortunate data, we can find hope in examples of successful influence against traditional norms in the work place:

According to a Morgan Stanley report, “more gender diversity, particularly in corporate settings, can translate to increased productivity, greater innovation, better products, better decision-making, and higher employee retention and satisfaction.” [Source]

In order to increase gender diversity in leadership and reap these benefits in the near future, organizations – and people, including men and women – need to empower and equip women. That includes training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities such as the California HR Conference where HR professionals will not only obtain the information needed to transform HR within their organization and remain compliant locally and federally, they will make new industry connections, grow their confidence, be energized in their career, and even have the opportunity to sign up for professional coaching to set – and exceed – their future goals.

How is your organization empowering and developing women? What is your organization’s strategic plan to increase Executive and Board Room gender diversity?

Bring a +1 to CAHR18

We have a challenge for you. If you’re attending #CAHR18, no matter what gender you identify as, think about a woman you know in HR who has potential to rise to the C-Suite in her career. Someone whose future might benefit from attending CAHR18.

Once you’ve thought of her/them, invite them as your +1. Invite her to attend with a 1-Day Pass to all sessions, or an Expo-Only pass. (We’ve even got an Expo+ pass for something in-between.) Empower her to see how important she is to the future of HR and help her begin her journey of developing today.

Professional Development as Self-Love

If you’re a woman who works in HR, don’t forget to empower yourself as well by investing in your professional development at #CAHR18 and positioning yourself to make the connections, bring home the insights, and prioritize yourself, your competitive edge, and your future.

No professional development budget? No problem.

We believe in accessible continuing education for HR professionals and our registration rates are almost half the cost of national conferences. Simply start with a 1-day conference pass, expo-only pass, or expo+ pass. Add the Conference On Demand product to your cart for access to all the concurrent sessions and learning opportunities.

Next year, consider budgeting for the full CAHR19 offering so that you don’t have to miss out on any unique content or events!

Hear from female HR executives, gain practical tools to shape your workplace culture, and much more at these CAHR18 sessions:

  • Five Professional Development Track Concurrent Sessions (Sponsored by Robert Half)
    – Lead Like You Give a Damn with Dave McKeown
    – Culture Wars: Determinants for Leading a Healthy Organizational Culture with Dr. Andrew Stenhouse
    – The New HR Leader: A Bona Fide Disruptor with Stacey Lewis
    – Eliminate the Wimp Factor. Just Say It! with Shari Harley
    – Executive Presence: Stand Out, Speak Up and Claim Your Seat with Jeff Hiller

     

  • The 5 Second Rule | Keynote presented by Mel Robbins (sponsored by Global Upside)

    You already know that the opportunity for growth and expansion lies in your ability to step outside of your comfort zone, but you still won’t do it, and here’s why: Knowing what to do will never be enough. It’s not as simple as “Just do it”. If it were that simple, we would all have everything we want. There’s something really foundational that has to happen before we can take action, and that is that we must learn to conquer our own feelings. Join me (Mel Robbins) to learn how five seconds can help you bust through personal and professional plateaus and live your best life.

  • Future Proofed: Reimagining HR Jobs in the Artificial Intelligence Economy | Concurrent session presented by Dr. Terri Horton

    As organizations increasingly use AI systems to transform business strategy, create greater efficiencies and gain market advantage, roles across the enterprise are being reimagined, to include roles in human resources. It is projected that by 2025 AI systems will replace 45% of tasks associated with most jobs, which means that many roles within organizations be reimagined. This is particularly the case for HR roles in talent acquisition and employee engagement. This means that human resource professionals will need to acquire new skills and interdisciplinary expertise to future proof their brands, work along side AI systems, and continue to deliver strategic value to the organizations they serve.  

  • CHRO TED-Style Talks | Keynote with HR Executives Laurie Shakur from Nielsen Portfolio Division, Mindi Cox from OC Tanner, and Paul Wolfe from Indeed 

    Why hear from one senior HR leader when you can hear from three? This year, you’ll have access to top executive HR leaders who will bring you strategies, tools and actionable plans they have used to drive organizational success. Seeking innovation in HR? Working on strategy in HR? Establishing succession planning in HR? Use our conference mobile app to schedule in this keynote session because it’s not to be missed.

  • High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All | Wednesday Mega Session Panel including Dina Barmasse-Gray, SVP of Human Resources at the Cheesecake Factory, Mark Rutherford, SVP of Human Resources at First American Financial Corporation, and Moderated by Julian Lute from Great Place to Work

    Companies that intentionally align their workplace practices and policies to corporate goals win on both employee experience and in the marketplace. Discover and explore the key factors that companies like The Cheesecake Factory and First American Financial on Fortune and Great Place to Work’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list employ to build a superior brand experience to attract and retain talent and beat the market. Hint: it’s based on making unique, memorable experiences that serve your company’s needs and making sure leaders have the tools and knowledge to bring all their employees, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, along for the ride.

  • The Higher They Are…How To Prevent #MeToo From Toppling Your Organization | Concurrent session with Helene Wasserman
    This interactive session will blend multimedia, a guest speaker, and a group discussion to examine the varied and far-reaching legal and business implications of a sexual harassment claim against a high-profile employee. Helene Wasserman, Co-Chair of Littler’s Jury Trial and Litigation Practice Group, along with a guest investigator with years of experience handling the thorniest harassment cases, will provide practical recommendations for employers in all industries to protect their organizations in this rapidly changing employment landscape. Some of the hot-button issues we will address include: • Will the #MeToo movement change what it means to be a whistleblower? • How can you maintain company privacy and protect lawful non-disclosure agreements? • How can third-party reporting systems be used as an alternative to Human Resources? • How can you mitigate the risks associated with terminating the alleged harasser? In this lively session, you will be the judge, while learning critical compliance strategies.
  • How to Love Your Work in the 21st Century | Keynote presented by Afdhel Aziz, Co-Author of “Good is the New Cool” and Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Conspiracy of Love  (Sponsored by Kindle)

    Worldwide, a Gallup poll showed that 87% of people are dissatisfied and disengaged with their jobs. We are in a moment where doing meaningful work with ladders up to a higher social impact has become the goal of many people. But how do you go about finding your purpose in your work? How do you find ways to link it to the purpose of your organization? How do you inspire purpose in your teams? In this honest and inspiring talk, best-selling author Afdhel Aziz (author of ‘Good is the New Cool’) reveals insights and tips to help you find meaning in your work.

  • Third Space Thinking | Mega Session presented by Dr. Ernest Wilson III, USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking Based on five years of research, the Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking has identified five competencies that are critical to success, but are undersupplied in the market– Adaptability, Cultural Competency, Empathy, Intellectual Curiosity, and 360-Degree Thinking. Third Space Thinking will help HR professionals and their organizations make better decisions, unlock innovation, break down silos, assess talent and build higher performing and more diverse organizations. Become a more effective problem solver to help break down organizational barriers and drive collaboration in the world of talent recruitment, management and retention. Frame big problems and opportunities for your organization and to think strategically about HR by adopting a Third Space Thinking mindset.

View all CAHR18 sessions

Empowering Solutions Stage Sessions in the Expo

Monday 10:55am:

  • Play to Your Strengths: Negotiation Approaches for Female HR Professionals Megan Karsh, Stanford Law School HR Career Solutions Stage  
  • How to Lead When You Are NOT in Charge Shawn Herrera, Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School HR Learning Solutions Stage

Monday 3:40pm:

  • Creating a Better Employee Career Experience through Mindfulness Genine Wilson, Kelly Services HR Career Solutions Stage
  • The Importance of Employer Brand – Modern Outplacement Tools Marilyn Stemper, CareerArc HR Business Solutions Stage
  • CIVILITY – From Today’s Policies & Posters to Tomorrow’s Risk Management and Reputation Steve Ambrose, Red Hot Healthcare HR Learning Solutions Stage

Tuesday 10:35am:

  • Using Mindfulness and Purpose to Grow Your LQ (Leadership Quotient) Genine Wilson, Kelly Services HR Career Solutions Stage

Tuesday 10:55am:

  • Develop Professionally through PIHRA Volunteer Leadership Liliana Argüello, PIHRA HR Career Solutions Stage

Tuesday 1:10pm:

  • Propelling Your Career Forward Josh Chambers, PIHRA Career Center HR Career Solutions Stage

Tuesday 3:40pm:

  • Future – Proof Brand You Haydee Antezana, Haydee Antezana International HR Career Solutions Stage

View all Solutions Stage sessions

Share this page with your +1 you want to empower using the share buttons on the right hand edge of the screen. If you’re not yet registered for CAHR18, register for a full pass below, or an Expo/Expo+ Pass here today and join us at the Long Beach Convention Center August 26-29!

Invest in your yourself and your career!

Register

CAHR18 Keynote Spotlight: CHRO TED-Style Talks

CAHR18 Keynote Spotlight: CHRO TED-Style Talks

by | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog

When selecting your continuing education as an HR professional, value, content and timing are key. This year’s California HR Conference offers more value than ever before. From the chance to earn up to 16.75 recertification credits, network with HR professionals across California & the U.S., interact with dynamic solutions providers, enjoy a hot buffet lunch, stay abreast of HR trends and best practices, and make meaningful connections… we’re keeping everything you love about the California HR Conference with even more new, bold, valuable experiences for you to discover.

You’ve already heard about our Comedy Entertainment, lunch menu preview, Coaching opportunities, Pre-Conference Extravaganza, three themed Solutions Stages, and Career Advancement Zone, but did you know CAHR18 is adding our first-ever fourth keynote session to the conference lineup? At our Tuesday Afternoon keynote session, you’ll hear from three heads of HR at our brand new CHRO TED-Style Talks!

That’s right. Attendees registered for Tuesday August 28th will enjoy double the valuable keynote content and inspiration. At the morning keynote session, attendees will hear Afdhel Aziz present How to Love Your Work in the 21st Century. Then after lunch, HR professionals will return to the main stage once again for CAHR18’s CHRO TED-Style Talks – because why hear from one senior HR leader when you can hear from three?

This series of TED-Style Talks features the heads of HR at Indeed, Nielsen Portfolio Division, and OC Tanner. You’ll have access to top executive HR leaders who will bring you strategies, tools and actionable plans they have used to drive organizational success.

Seeking innovation in HR? Working on strategy in HR? Establishing succession planning in HR? Then be sure to register for the 2018 California HR Conference and schedule in this keynote session because it’s not to be missed!

Tuesday, August 28th

CHRO TED-Style Talks Afternoon Keynote Session
2:00pm-3:15pm at the CAHR18 Main Stage

Learn more about the TED-Style Talk Keynote Speakers below.

Paul Wolfe | Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Indeed
Paul Wolfe is Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Indeed. In this role, he serves on Indeed’s senior leadership team and is responsible for aligning human resource goals with the strategic direction of the company. He oversees all human resource functions, including talent acquisition, employee retention, compensation, benefits and employee development. Paul has over 15 years of experience as a human resources executive. He has served as a Vice President and Senior Vice President at number of well-known companies, including Match.com, Orbitz, Conde Nast and Ticketmaster. His specialties include talent acquisition and management, succession planning, performance management and leadership development. In these roles, he oversaw global human resource programs and worked successfully in a variety of industries and cultures. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

Laurie Shakur | Sr. Director, Global HR Processes & Programs, Nielsen Portfolio Division
Laurie is a Human Resources Leader with over 20 years’ experience. She is currently Sr. Director, Global HR Processes & Programs for the Nielsen Portfolio Division. In this role she is responsible for global onboarding, and talent management activities. Her passion is coaching and employee engagement. She provides creative HR solutions by implementing impactful and scalable HR processes and programs. Her effective approach includes building grass root engagement programs that support improving the overall employee experience. Prior to joining Nielsen, Laurie held several HR leadership positions with increasing responsibilities in banking, utilities and financial service organizations. A lifetime learner, Laurie holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Loyola University of Chicago and has attended executive education courses at Cornell, Stanford and Dartmouth. She is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP). Laurie is a founding member of the Bay Area chapter of The National Association of African American’s in Human Resources (NAAAHR). Laurie enjoys consulting with early stage ventures and non-profit organizations and is also an active board member of the Museum of Children’s Art of Oakland.

Mindi Cox | Senior Vice President, People & Great Work, O.C. Tanner Company
Mindi Cox works to connect people with purpose. She believes an organization’s business potential is intimately tied to its sense of humanity. Her goal is to help cultivate workplace cultures where people feel connected to the greater purpose and impact of their work. Mindi believes it’s this connection, this soul spark, that inspires people to seek personal and professional progress that results in the most powerful business breakthroughs. Mindi is currently honored to serve as O.C. Tanner’s Senior Vice President of People & Great Work. She has nearly 20 years of experience in Sales, Marketing and as a Human Resource Executive focused on practices that contribute to strengthening company culture. Named one of Utah’s 40 under 40, Mindi is SPHR and SHRM–SCP certified. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and an M.B.A. from the University of Utah. She is the proud mom to three busy sons, one of whom lives with special needs. She is grateful for the perspective her tribe gives her on work, life, wellbeing and whole-life awareness in the workplace.

Invest in your yourself and your career in 2018!

Register

Want a Free Pass to the CAHR18 Marketplace Expo?

Want a Free Pass to the CAHR18 Marketplace Expo?

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog, Marketplace

The 2018 California HR Conference Marketplace Expo is a buzzing space full of creative networking, HR solutions, learning opportunities, and plenty of goodies! This year, our Expo offers an unprecedented amount of resources, prizes, and FUN for HR professionals in California. It’s a paradise for anyone who want to make the most out of their conference experience. How would you like to explore all this for free? 

Some of our exhibitors have free Expo (Marketplace-only) passes to give away. Seriously. There’s no hook here. Just pick one of the promo codes from the companies below and enter it into the “Priority Code” field when you register here! These free passes are good for a one-day Expo only pass, even if you choose the Monday & Tuesday Marketplace Expo option. The promo codes also take $25 off the price of our Expo+ pass. 

Here’s how it breaks down:

Expo-Only Monday or Tuesday registrations are free. The 2 Day (Monday & Tuesday) Expo-Only registration goes from $50 to $25. 

Expo+ You get all of the benefits on the Marketplace Expo plus our gourmet buffet lunch, Tuesday Night Event ticket, and access to the Tuesday Afternoon Keynote session with CHRO TED-Style Talks. With a promo code the price goes from $150 to $125. 

With over 170+ solutions providers ready to consult with you on your top workflow issues, free professional headshots at The Headshot Truck, three Solutions Stages full of presentations, tons of prizes and giveaways, and even professional coaching, the CAHR18 Marketplace Expo is worth attending, especially for free! 

1) Global Upside:

Promo code: Expo25

2) SullivanCurtisMonroe:

Promo code: SCMExpo

3) CalChamber:

Promo code: CalChamberExpo
 

4) Amtec:

Promo code: AmtecExpo

5) Fisher & Phillips:

Promo code: FisherPhillipsExpo

Here are even more details on why the Marketplace Expo is such a valuable experience. If you haven’t yet, register today to get in on it!

Career Advancement Zone

At our brand new Career Advancement Zone within the Exhibit Hall, you can have your resume reviewed, sign up for a coaching appointment, hop into a Mock Interview to brush up on your skills, and attend career-specific Solutions Stage presentations.

Exhibitions, Solutions, & Prizes

In our Exhibit Hall, take the tour to get your Passport Card (placed in your registration bag) stamped by exhibitors to be entered to win $500 cash from OnePoint Human Capital Management!

Our generous exhibitors are offering dozens of other prizes that you could win just by stopping by! Global Upside (Booth 104 & 106) will grant a $500 Visa gift card, Petaloom is offering a Succulent Social Workshop, HUB International is offering a Michael Kors Cindy Large Saffiano Leather Crossbody bag, and Fluency Corp is offering a $150 giftcard to Fogo de Chao restaurant. View the full list of prize offerings to zero in on the swag (and solutions) you’re most interested in!

Every year, our exhibitors also offer cool services and swag at their booths, so we recommend going off the beaten path to find hidden treasures, and share your findings with the community on the CAHR18 App (login coming soon).

Solutions Stages

If you’re the type who never wants to stop learning, you’ll love our Solutions Stages. During the refreshment breaks, in between checking out the expo, stop by for 15-minute TED Talk-style sessions curated into three stages:

HR Career Solutions Stage | HR Business Solutions Stage | HR Learning Solutions Stage

You can catch HR Solutions Stage presentations throughout all refreshment breaks and lunch on Monday and Tuesday. Below are some sample selections for an idea of what to expect. View the full lineup here.

Monday, August 27 Session Sample: 3:20pm – 3:35pm

  • HR Career Solutions Stage
    The Importance of Influence on LinkedIn, Dania Gelfond
  • HR Business Solutions Stage
    Wage & Hour Nightmares: Best Practices for Small Businesses, Eve Wagner
  • HR Learning Solutions Stage
    HR Certification As a Career Advancement Tool, Brad Wilson, HRCI

Tuesday, August 28 Session Sample: 10:35am – 10:50am

  • HR Career Solutions Stage
    Using Mindfulness and Purpose to Grow Your LQ (Leadership Quotient), Genine Wilson, Kelly Services
  • HR Business Solutions Stage
    Who Let the Dogs (and Cats!) Out? Addressing the Needs of the Millennial Workforce, Julie Ficke, United Pet Care
  • HR Learning Solutions Stage
    The Alternative Dispute Resolution to Humanizing the Workspace, Leila Bidad & Helena Goto, HG Consulting Inc.

View the full Solutions Stage lineup!

Ribbons

Looking for that classic bit of flair to add to your name badge? Our Ribbon Wall will be located in the Marketplace! Remember to leave enough ribbons behind to share among your peers.

PIHRA Experience, Silent Auction, & Advocacy

No California HR Conference would be complete without opportunities to engage with PIHRA! Did you know the PIHRA Foundation hosts a silent auction each year to support HR professionals in need of financial assistance in their continuing education? Place your bids, purchase raffle tickets, and talk to our wonderful PIHRA Foundation board members and volunteers to learn more about the cause.

You can also visit the PIHRA Advocacy Booth, and the PIHRA Experience Booth to learn more about connecting and engaging with local HR issues, communities, and benefits in Southern California.

CAHR18 Marketplace Expo Schedule

The Marketplace is open on Monday, August 27 and Tuesday, August 28 between 10:30am – 4:30pm. We invite you to live your best life at CAHR18 by not letting these amazing opportunities during refreshment breaks & lunch pass you by. When the marketplace closes, it’s gone!

Register today for an Expo-Only Pass, Expo+ Pass, or a full-day registration!