You’re Invited to the 2020 California HR Conference

by PIHRA Marketing | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog

Here is your official invitation to CAHR20! Rafael and Stacey are psyched about the 2020 California HR Conference, and for good reason. They just found out the inside scoop on the speakers and content for this year and can’t wait to confirm the lineup. While we wait to announce all the details, Rafael and Stacey wanted to invite you to join them in Long Beach, this August 30 – September 2. They also had a ton of fun making this video. Enjoy their message and register for CAHR20 before the end of day today, February 14, to get the best rate!

Register for CAHR20 before the end of day today, February 14!

Announcing CAHR20 Speaker Shari Harley

by PIHRA Marketing | Feb 13, 2020 | Blog, Speakers

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

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

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

Get to know CAHR20 Presenter Shari Harley

Meet Shari Harley

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

Bringing Candor Back

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

Register for CAHR20 and Save Today

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

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

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

Announcing CAHR20 Speaker Carol Quinn

by PIHRA Marketing | Feb 11, 2020 | Blog, Speakers

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

Get to know CAHR20 Presenter Carol Quinn

Meet Carol Quinn

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

An “Attitude Revolutionist”

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

Register for CAHR20 Today!

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

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

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

How to Choose Which HR Event to Attend

by PIHRA Marketing | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog

It’s the start of a new year and a brand new decade (we still can’t believe that, btw). Now’s the time to start setting yourself up for success for the rest of 2020. This includes planning out your professional development before schedules fill up and registration prices increase. With all the 2020 HR event possibilities, how do you choose which one, or ones, to attend? We could just tell you to go register for the 2020 California HR Conference before Preview prices end on Feb 14, but we’d rather help you make the best choices for your HR career, which may or may not be our event.

Let’s look at some important factors to consider when choosing which HR conference to spend your precious professional development budget on.

Price:

This can be the most obvious deciding factor for many who work within limited budgets. Is it better to attend multiple smaller HR events or go all out on a gigantic one? It’s entirely up to you, your professional goals, and your wallet/approving manager.

Location:

Wouldn’t it be great if everything you wanted to attend this year was happening in a gorgeous location right around the corner? Much like price, the location of an event can be a make or break factor. For example, to us, no amount of amazing HR content or air conditioning would make an event in Phoenix, during a heat wave, worth it. (No offense to Phoenix, but it gets h.o.t.)

Size:

Some people LOVE getting swept into an ocean of attendees where they can meet anyone from anywhere around the world. Others prefer smaller events where you can stand out in the crowd, see familiar faces each day, and not need to worry about sitting on the floor during your favorite sessions. And there are plenty of events in between where the content is still targeted like a small event, but you’ll still meet tons of new people.

Duration:

Single day, and even half-day, events are great for focused content and minimal time away from your desk. This is especially helpful for all the HR Department of One professionals out there who can’t always afford to leave for very long. Multi-day events, on the other hand, always guarantee a broader menu of session topics, tracks and speakers. If you’re looking for a more comprehensive HR education and update on the latest trends and laws, multi-day conferences are the way to go.

Entertainment and socializing:

Let’s be real for a second. The headlining entertainment at the larger HR conferences matters. If you’re going to throw down a chunk of your budget on an event, you want every part of the experience to have at least **some** appeal to you. Same goes for socializing. How often and where networking is encouraged or facilitated (you want me order a Lyft and go how far away from the hotel/conference center for a single free drink?) makes a big difference in how valuable your event experience is.

The Food:

No conversation about attending a professional event is complete without a critique of the food. If this doesn’t matter much to you, ignore this section. But if you’re at all partial to how often you’re provided sustinance and what it is (bad coffee can totally cause a negative butterfly effect through the entire day) look into what each event has served in the past. Is lunch bagged or plated? Do they offer dietary-sensitive options like vegetarian or gluten-free? What ever it was, was it good?

The Expo:

This is the perfect place to be if you want to discover a ton of products and solutions, all in one place, that you know will be relevant to your company and career. Rather than treat this like an optional feature of the event, consider the value of returning to your office ready to buy in on, or at least propose, a system or product that will save you time, effort, money, etc. Plus, expos are often filled with fun (what’s more fun than puppies?). Whether it’s raffles to win some pretty sweet prizes (think Apple Watches, designer handbags, spa get-aways, free product subscriptions and more) or interactive boothes (arcade games, photo/video boothes, VR, ball pits, tastings, you get the idea) checking out the expo is a fantastic break from sessions and learning.

Here are the best ways to research HR events:

Your HR friends, colleagues and connections:

Nobody know’s the struggles and joys of working in human resources like your fellow HR pros. They also know which human resource events offer the best value and content. Ask them which events they enjoyed in the past, what they liked and didn’t like, whether they’re attending again in the future, and how attending impacted them professionally.

Social media:

No company, brand or event can hide from social media. Research the hashtags used by events in the past and check out what people said about the event before, onsite and afterward. You’ll get much more organic opinions but they may be much broader than what you’re looking for.

Blogs:

These are the perfect mix between your HR pals and the larger social media universe. They’re usually written by people with plenty of experience in the HR industry, so you know their take on various events is worth investigating.

We hope this helps you figure out which 2020 HR event is best for you. If you’re interested in a wonderful HR learning experience in a lovely location, consider registering for the 2020 California HR Conference. Prices increase on February 14th so act soon if you want to take advantage of the Preview rates.

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

by PIHRA Marketing | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog

THE SUBMISSION PORTAL IS CLOSED

CAHR20 Speaker Submission portal closed on January 10, 2020.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPEAK WITH PIHRA

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

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CAHR19 Monday Recap

by PIHRA Marketing | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog

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

First time attendee orientation

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

Daniel Pink on timing

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

Puppies

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

Mega Session CHRO panel

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

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

Meet to Eat at P.F. Chang’s

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

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

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