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CHRO Mega Session: The Future of HR

CHRO Mega Session: The Future of HR

by | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Educational Tracks

The 2019 California HR Conference is bringing more diverse and experienced speakers to the Main Stage than ever before. Our Wednesday CHRO Mega Session, August 28 from 10:00am-11:15am, The Future of HR moderated by Gallup, is no exception.

Larry Emond, Managing Director at Gallup, will lead our Wednesday CHRO Mega Session panel discussion on The Future of HR with three Southern California CHROs: Mary Finch of AECOM, Marissa Andrada of Chipotle, and Michelle Bonfilio of Petco.

The panel will discuss how they see the HR function evolving into the future including the increasing use of technology, the evolution of learning, and the staffing and focus of the HR organization in large companies going forward.

Where else can you learn from HR superstars who rose to top in Southern California? Meet these inspiring female HR executives – and learn how to deliver what your CHRO needs while advancing your own career. Plus, you’ll experience four days of epic HR learning (and fun) while meeting fascinating HR pros from all around the world.

Get to know our Wednesday CHRO Mega Session panelists!

Mary Finch, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, AECOM

A proven leader of Human Resources who delivered strong results across global businesses. Mary strives to find new and innovative ways to approach business opportunities and tend to challenge the status quo. She is known for leading workforce transformation to help strengthen capabilities and driving business results. She believes in enabling all people to reach their potential and wake up everyday thinking about how she can do things, both big and small, to deliver on this intent.

Marissa Andrada, Chief Human Resource Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Marissa is a proven Strategic and Operational Leader, specializing in Human Resources and Organization Development, building/growing leadership and organization capability to accomplish business results and strategic objectivesCatalyst for Start-up, Turn Around, High Growth and High Performing, Inclusive and Innovative organizations.Passion for Growing Brands through Growing Talent, Leadership and Inclusive Cultures.

Michelle Bonfilio, Chief Human Resources Officer Petco

Accomplished Human Resources executive known for creating empowerment cultures, compelling organizational & talent growth strategies and great leaders that positively attract, retain and inspire top talent to achieve their best performance and drive innovation, cutting-edge strategy and amazing customer experiences. An authentic and approachable HR leader who brings passion, experience and innovative ideas to high-growth companies that embrace the workforce realities of the new economy. Michelle firmly believes that amazing business performance and employee happiness are not mutually exclusive but totally interdependent — and that HR is core to creating the ecosystem that bears this to life.

Larry Emond, Managing Director, Gallup

Larry Emond is Managing Director, Global Leadership Advisory, at Gallup. He also manages CHRO Roundtable, a global organization limited exclusively to large company CHROs.

He served for many years as Managing Partner of a region that included West USA, Asia and the Middle East. He also served for more than a decade as Gallup’s Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Publisher. As Chief Marketing Officer, his responsibilities included overseeing the development of the company’s broad range of analytics, advisory and learning services. As Executive Publisher, he directed Gallup’s publishing efforts, including books and the Gallup Business Journal. Under his leadership, Gallup authored many groundbreaking books, including First, Break All the Rules; Now, Discover Your Strengths; StrengthsFinder 2.0; Strengths Based Leadership; and The Coming Jobs War. During his time as Executive Publisher, Gallup published 5 of the 25 best selling management books of all time.

Emond began his career at Gallup in 1992, when he started Gallup’s operations in Tokyo. Before joining Gallup, he worked for several years at the Japan Management Association Research Institute, a regional economic and management think tank.

He received his bachelor’s degree in international commerce, Asian studies and Japanese language from San Diego State University. Today he is based at Gallup’s Irvine, California, office.

This year, California HR Conference attendees will earn up to 18.0 credits for all four days (August 25-28) and learn from the industry’s most cutting-edge sessions and speakers. Be sure to include this dynamic CHRO mega session panel on Wednesday, August 28 in your CAHR19 sessions plan!

Get started on your CAHR19 registration today!

Why not bring your team to learn? At CAHR19, you’ll save an additional 15-25% on group registrations of 3+ from the same company. Learn more about our group rates and gain approval to attend the 2019 California HR Conference.

 

See you this summer in Long Beach!

CAHR19 Session Sneak Preview

CAHR19 Session Sneak Preview

by | Apr 25, 2019 | Blog, Educational Tracks

We know there’s a lot to consider when deciding whether or not to attend the 2019 California HR Conference. Will I get approval? What’s there to do outside the conference? And most importantly, what tools & learning will I bring back to my workplace? This year’s presentations offer a rich variety of HR best practices, and while our full schedule (spanning 70+ sessions and 18.0 credits) isn’t ready for release, we couldn’t resist giving you a session sneak preview of HR awesomeness.

Our sample of session titles and speakers below is sorted by education track. Expand each track preview using the (+) icon on the right, and start planning your conference experience early – and save more with our Early Bird pricing!

Business & HR Strategy Track Preview
Organization Design: Go Beyond Creating An Org Chart
Presented by Kifaya Thallam
What the CFO Wants You to Know as Their HR Business Partner
Presented by Paul Butler  

California Employment Law Track Preview
Seeing 20/20 in 2020: A Look at the New Employment Laws Coming Next Year
Presented by Kelly Scott 
Call Me Caitlyn: Navigating the New Transgender Workplace
Presented by Joan Cochran & Jennifer Misetich 
Global HR Track Preview
Global Talent Management: It Is Time to Act!
Presented by Vlad Vaiman
Pushing the Boundaries: How HR Risks Multiply When Operating Overseas
Presented by Ragu Bhargava
HR Compliance Track Preview
He Said, She Said: Tips for Assessing Witness Credibility
Presented by Allison West 

 

Veterans In The Workplace: A Primer On Military and Veteran Workplace Issues
Presented by Teresa McQueen
Professional Development Track Preview

Track Sponsor:

“You Have Finally Got a Seat at the Table………Now What?!?!”
Presented by Stacey Lewis
Communication Mastery: Learn to Get Anything Done with Anyone
Presented by Kathy Gruver
Talent Management Track Preview

Track Sponsor:

Working with Difficult People: Suffering at Work Is Optional
Presented by Shari Harley 
High Functioning Teams Deliver High Performance! What is Your Plan?
Presented by Curt Archambault
Total Rewards Track Preview

Track Sponsor:

WORK + LIFE: Balance or Collision? Why Workplace Wellness Works
Presented by Lindsay Bailey
The Need and Opportunities for Reward Innovation
Presented by Jon Ingram

We hope our 2019 session sneak preview helps whet your appetite for HR learning! Stay tuned for the launch of our full session directory, complete with credit type, learning level, learning objectives, date, and time of day.

For now, be sure to snatch our Attendee Justification Letter to gain approval to attend, and save $100 with Early Bird pricing when you register by May 31!

See you and 2,700 fellow HR professionals & enthusiasts this August 25-28 in Long Beach.

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HR Education Tracks to Level Up at CAHR19

HR Education Tracks to Level Up at CAHR19

by | Apr 18, 2019 | Blog, Educational Tracks

While we love highlighting our host city, affordability, Comedy show, Music show, and DJ/Emcee, the greatest value you’ll find at the California HR Conference is our top-notch HR education tracks.

You never know which life-changing career connections you’ll make in your time at CAHR19, or which speaker and session will spark fresh ideas for you. Whether you’re a compliance aficionado hungry for the latest California and federal resources, or a VP of HR seeking to connect with high-level HR professionals for tailored executive learning, there’s a CAHR19 education track for you. Whether you’re going all in on California specific content or want to pick and choose between our total rewards, professional development, and talent management sessions, these education tracks are your tools to shape an HR experience that will level up your career!

Each education track offers something vital for navigating the current and future landscape of human resources, unleashing innovation, increasing retention, and better positioning HR as the strategic partner it is. But before we dive into our tracks, we have a few new features to reveal.

NEW at CAHR19: Learning Levels

Each year, the California HR Conference’s curated education tracks attract HR professionals at all levels of their careers. From students and YPs to CHROs, we love seeing the complete HR community coming together to advance the profession, get ahead of best practices, learn from each other, and make meaningful connections.

Our new Learning Levels will make it easier than ever to identify the CAHR19 sessions that will address the unique pain points you’re facing in the office and in your longterm career.

FOUNDATIONAL |  The focus on these topics is on awareness. It is appropriate for those with limited experience of the subject who are seeking introductory understanding of the content area.

APPLIED | The focus of these subjects is on understanding and comprehension. It is appropriate for those with some experience who may be seeking to build on, apply, or enhance existing knowledge using content in practical applications to master concepts.

STRATEGIC | The focus is on application and implementation of highly technical or detailed topics. Appropriate for those with substantial prerequisite knowledge who are seeking the most up-to-date information to heighten their expertise.

Not sure which level is for you? Don’t worry. All of our sessions and education tracks are designed to help you level up in your HR career, and better position yourself as a strategic HR partner to your business.

NEW at CAHR19: Learn Outside

BREAKING NEWS – Outdoor learning opportunity at the California HR Conference!

Our host city right on the ocean is the perfect intersection of summery warm and breezy, even in late August. It just wouldn’t seem right to spend all of your time at CAHR19 indoors. That’s why we’re working on designing a learning opportunity for you to learn outside in the Long Beach sun!

Stay tuned for more information about our HR Sunshine Sessions.

Here’s what you came for – the scoop on our education tracks!

CAHR19 Education Tracks

At CAHR19, you can create your own custom HR education with our education tracks! While the full session details will be posted soon, we’re providing this sample of our educational offering so you can rest assured that your registration will cover a slew of timely, cutting-edge, and actionable HR content.

CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAW

Sessions in this track offer insight to HR legal issues specific to California. Don’t let the complexities of California employment law derail the success of your HR management. With so many sessions and speakers focusing on the pulse of HR in California, there is ample continuing education and development for executive, director, and managerial-level professionals.

The focus areas are on California Employment Law and Compliance.

HR COMPLIANCE

With constantly changing labor laws, increasingly tougher privacy rules, and new developments in federal policy, it’s never been more important to keep pace with the latest HR laws and legislation. Help protect your company from liability and avoid legal risk before it arises by staying current with the latest changes in labor legislation. We offer a broad range of sessions presented by some of the top legal minds in the country. We help you remain federally compliant and stay on top of today’s legislative priorities.

The focus areas are Compliance, and Legislative Update.

BUSINESS & HR STRATEGY

Strategic planning. Innovation. Business competencies. This conference track has them all. Today more than ever, companies rely on HR to play a key role in creating sound strategies to achieve their objectives. Here, you can learn from leading experts how to build a roadmap to your goals. Discover how strategic planning can maximize employee performance and create business value. Learn how to support your business case, measure results and gain buy-in from your C-suite.

The focus areas are Strategic Alignment, Business Competencies, Innovation, and Measurement.

TALENT MANAGEMENT

Talent is your company’s greatest asset and often HR’s greatest challenge. One of the biggest obstacles companies continue to face is retaining their best talent. Leading experts in this track will share best practices during these sessions — so you can create an environment where your best people will thrive. Learn how to attract, recruit, manage and inspire A-list employees who can move your organization forward. Discover how to handle the most difficult HR situations with ease and engage employees to increase morale, productivity and retention. See how you can leverage the latest technology and techniques to find, train and retain the best workforce possible.

The focus areas are Recruiting & New Media, Communication Strategies, Engagement & Morale, and Workforce Planning.

Talent Management Track Sponsor:

GLOBAL HR

As the global market expands, so does the role of HR. In a global economy, where organizations and employees span countries and continents, keeping pace with international HR issues is not just important: it’s ESSENTIAL. Today’s HR leaders need to have a global mindset and understand how cross-cultural issues can impact their business. Experts from around the globe join us in Long Beach to share their ideas, experiences and successful practices. From managing diverse teams to communicating across the world to recruiting and cultivating foreign talent, you will learn how to leverage the strengths and overcome the challenges of an international workforce.

The focus areas are Global Compliance, Global Talent Management, and Cross-Cultural Insights.

TOTAL REWARDS

Total rewards packages can attract and retain top talent. Or drive it away. As the economy recovers, benefits and compensation packages must keep pace. Yet health care and other costs are rising. So how do you compete without crossing the line from black into the red? From plan design to cost containment, learn how to leverage total rewards to achieve superior organizational performance. Leading experts will teach you how to implement sustainable rewards strategies — to remain competitive and increase employee satisfaction while steering clear of common issues that can get you and your company into trouble.

The focus areas are Employee Benefits, Total Compensation, Health Care, and Wellness.

Total Rewards Track Sponsor:

Professional Development Track Sponsor:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Today’s HR leaders are strategic counselors who must be prepared for what’s next. That means having the right set of tools, skills and traits to be an exceptional leader. Even the most experienced HR professionals benefit from continued skill development. This track will give you the opportunity to learn from experts on leadership, recertification, career advancement, and more. So whether your goals center on cultivating your company’s employees or taking your own career to the next level, these sessions can help you achieve them.

The focus areas are Leadership, Career Development, and Skill Enhancement.

MAIN STAGE SESSIONS

We can’t mention our educational offering without our highlighted speakers! You’ll find our Keynote and Mega Session speakers on the Main Stage, delivering world-class expertise and business advice.

While these sessions may not be part of a track, our Keynote & Mega Sessions bring hand-selected prominent business leaders, industry innovators, and intersectional HR insights to the biggest California HR Conference stage yet. Keep this in mind when you’re looking for an engaging session with ample seating!

Learn more about our currently confirmed Main Stage speakers at cahrconference.org/speakers.

HR Summits

NONPROFIT HR – MONDAY, AUGUST 26

For the third year, the California HR Conference is partnering with the Center for Nonprofit Management to present a one-day track with nonprofit HR-specific sessions!

For nearly 40 years, the Center for Nonprofit Management has stood as the premier resource for the Southern California nonprofit community. By providing assistance in a variety of areas, the Center has supported thousands of organizations as they meet the needs of their communities.

CHRO SUMMIT – TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

Join California’s top-level HR and business leaders for an exclusive cohort at #CAHR19. This summit is intended for CHROs and HR executives with 15+ years of HR experience. Senior executive attendees will find value in tailored content, sessions, speakers, and breakout groups providing valuable insight and interactions, and networking with experienced peers. Don’t miss this chance to refresh your business strategies while developing cross-industry relationships over insightful content, conversations, and networking.

Recertification Credits

California HR Conference attendees are dedicated to the craft. They love investing in their HR career – and that includes maintaining their HR certifications! We’re proud to provide an estimated 18.0 HR (General) Credits, 15.0 California-specific and MCLE credits, 13.75 Business credits, and 8.75 Global credits to our 2019 attendees.

GENERAL Conference Credits | Attending all 4 days of the 2019 California HR Conference can earn you 18.0 PDCs and 18.0 HR (General) Credits.

CALIFORNIA Employment Law Track | These sessions will be submitted for a total of 15.0 California-specific credits through HRCI.

BUSINESS & HR Strategy Track | These sessions will be submitted for 13.75 Business credits through HRCI.  

GLOBAL HR Track | These sessions will be submitted for 8.75 Global credits through HRCI.

Earning your HR Certification?

Speaking of HR Certifications, we also provide opportunities to prepare for many HR certification exams! For the second year in a row, we’re hosting pre-conference preparation courses. Work toward earning your HR certification with expert instructors and friendly peers.

CAHR19 Pre-Conference Courses offered: aPHR, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

Only a few weeks left to save $100!

Invest in your 2019 professional development experience at the California HR Conference. Until May 31, you’ll save $100 off our final rates with our Early Bird pricing.

Download our Attendee Justification Letter to gain approval and save on this uniquely excellent HR learning experience!

See you in Long Beach?

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

CAHR18 Track Preview: California Employment Law

CAHR18 Track Preview: California Employment Law

by | Jul 17, 2018 | Blog, Educational Tracks

How have recent legislative changes affected California’s workplaces, and what do you need to know to best protect your organization? At the 2018 California HR Conference, we have you covered with an entire track devoted to California Employment Law and all the vital current information your organization needs to remain compliant while navigating tricky nuances.

California is always on the cutting-edge of HR developments due to its complex and ever-changing legislative environment, so you know what you learn here will help keep you ahead of the California employment law curve.

Our California Employment Law track is designed to help make your life easier, so take look at the speakers and sessions in the track preview below, then register to attend today!

TRACK SPONSORED BY: 

California Employment Law

Practicing HR in California is a constantly moving target. Invest in these sessions for California-specific content, recertification credit, and more.
Practical Applications: Navigating California’s Latest Ban The Box Law
Sunday, 8/26/2018 from 2:30pm –  3:45pm, and
Monday, 8/27/2018 from 11:15am – 12:30pm  
Presented by Teresa McQueen, Attorney, SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC and Alan Crivaro, Attorney, Law Office of Alan J. Crivaro
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

California’s latest Ban The Box Legislation makes significant changes to current workplace employee selection processes.

This program will:

1) highlight the statute’s prohibitions against the use of an applicant’s criminal conviction history in making employee selection decisions prior to a conditional offer of employment; and

2) offer a unique perspective on the statutory requirement to “make an individualized assessment” of the applicant’s criminal history in relation to its impact on the specific job sought.

Presented from the unique perspectives of an employment law attorney and a criminal defense attorney, this program will offer insight and practical applications for assessing the nature and gravity of prior offenses, considering the relevance of how much time has passed since the prior offense and how these factors weigh against the nature of the job held or sought.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of what constitutes a conviction and a dismissal under California law. Attendees will also gain a deeper understanding of the statute, its overarching purpose, prohibitions and notification requirements, and will leave with a better understanding of how to operate within the new statutory scheme in order to provide a compliant and discrimination free workplace.

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Not So Breaking News-Harassment Policies and Investigations Under Fire
Monday, 8/27/2018 from 7:30am – 8:45am 
Presented by Betsy Johnson, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak
Credit: California-specific

It seems like not a day goes by without another story breaking in the media about unlawful harassment. The #MeToo and #timesup campaigns have spawned a significant increase in internal employee complaints of harassment. How employers respond to and handle these internal complaints can determine whether or not an employee files a lawsuit. A robust program that includes a comprehensive harassment policy, a user-friendly complaint mechanism, and a rigorous internal investigation protocol can be the difference between resolving complaints internally and civil litigation.

This session will focus on employer policies and internal investigations. We will cover the scope of employers’ legal obligations to address harassment complaints and conduct internal investigations. We will also look at and dissect a California harassment policy, share tips regarding effective methods for conducting investigations, and collectively build a “best practice” compliance program.

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Sense on the Dollar: Pay Equity Trends and Strategies for Compliance
Monday, 8/27/2018 from 7:30am – 8:45am
Presented by Holly Lake, Partner, Miller Law Group
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

Pay equity continues to be one of the hottest trends in workplace law, and high profile equal pay lawsuits continue to dominate the headlines. While the tech industry has been a key target of equal pay litigation, the gender divide in compensation is an issue for many industries. This program will examine the fair pay laws that apply to California workplaces, discuss how to conduct a fair pay audit and what is and isn’t a legitimate business reason for pay disparities, provide do’s and don’ts for compliance with legal restrictions on seeking applicant salary history information, and offer practical strategies for achieving pay equity compliance in your company.

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Weeding Out Misinformation: HR & Legalizing Cannabis in California
Monday, 8/27/2018 from 2:00pm – 3:15pm  
Presented by Corey Tobin, Assistant Vice President, Bolton & Company
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

Despite legalizing recreational cannabis in California, confusion remains among employers on requirements to accommodate an employee’s use or possession of the drug. Employers have no obligation to accommodate cannabis. However, that’s where things get fuzzy. Should you evaluate your drug policies or hold a zero tolerance standard and risk losing good talent? What if your new employee tests positive for cannabis and he/she has a doctor’s note? Say your star employee gets in an accident on the job and tests positive for cannabis? How should employers safeguard in this brave new world of weed?

You will leave the session with the following takeaways:

1. As a new industry and market, what are the projected business trends in California for legal cannabis distribution?
2. What to do if your employee tests positive
3. Understanding of what to do in the stickiest situations
4. How to protect your company and still grow your talent

Join this discussion with AALRR Cannabis Practice attorney and Corey Tobin, Cannabis Practice Lead at Bolton & Company.

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Onboarding Landmines: Preventing Problems With New Hires In California
Monday, 8/27/2018 from 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Presented by Jennifer Raphael Komsky, Partner, Levinson, Arshonsky & Kurtz, LLP
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

The onboarding of new hires is often fraught with costly mistakes. Aside from the numerous required forms and policies in California, the improper classification of new employees could expose the company to expensive and harmful litigation. Further, job descriptions are not just a recruitment tool, but an essential document that can prevent many employee issues down the road. Being proactive and knowledgeable about the hazards inherent in the hiring and onboarding process will alleviate many employment problems for the duration of the employment relationship. This program is essential for anyone tasked with the hiring or onboarding of new employees. Attendees will learn an arsenal of proactive steps they can take from the time of an employee’s first day to mitigate the risk of employment litigation in California’s ever-changing legal landscape. 

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California's Fair Pay Act: Every Employer's Steps to Compliance
Tuesday, 8/28/2018 from 7:30am – 8:45am
Presented by Rich Falcone, Attorney, Littler Mendelson
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

Given the significant emphasis on pay equity issues, employers are well advised to take a close look at their compensation policies and practices. Conducting a compensation analysis and determining any necessary remediation is not for the inexperienced. When you sit down with your legal counsel and review these new laws, here’s what you should know.

1. California Fair Pay Act Basics

  • The Basic Legal Requirements
  • Pay Equity
  • Pay Transparency
  • Records Retention
  • Enforcement
  • Salary History
  • Providing Position Pay Scales Upon Request
  • How the Act Eliminates Most Employer Defenses
  • Employer Use of Seniority, Performance and Quality of Work
  • Employer Use of Factors Other Than Sex to Justify Wage Differences

2. How to Audit Your Pay Systems / Compensation & Compliance Analysis

  • How to Identify Substantially Similar Jobs
  • How to Determine Sex-Based Wage Differences
  • Employer Defenses to Wage Differences
  • Use of Statistical Analysis
  • Taking Corrective Action
  • Attorney Client Privilege and Audit Results

3. The Biggest Myths About the Act

4. Your Steps to Compliance

5. Handouts: Audit & Checklist Forms

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Slaying the California Wage and Hour Dragon
Tuesday, 8/28/2018 from 11:15am – 12:30pm
Presented by Allison Eckstrom, partner, Bryan Cave
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

The presentation will focus on the most common wage and hour violations in California, including employee misclassification, timekeeping violations, wage statement compliance, meal/rest break compliance, vacation/sick policies, final payment of wages, minimum and overtime requirements, etc. Additionally, the presentation will address a common-sense approach to auditing wage and hour compliance.

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Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave Policies in CA: Navigating Legal Landmines
Tuesday, 8/28/2018 from 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Presented by Brian Nagatani, Partner, Hixson Nagatani LLP
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

California employers are too often blindsided by California’s restrictive laws concerning vacation, PTO, and sick leave policies, which vary widely from the laws of most states. The situation has only been exacerbated by California’s tricky new paid sick leave law.

This session will assist you to spot and correct key compliance issues, including with respect to:

  • The most common errors employers are making in implementing and overseeing California’s paid sick leave law
  • California law restrictions on the accrual “cap” that may be placed on vacation/PTO
  • Why nearly all forms of “floating holidays” and “comp time” run afoul of California law
  • When employers may/may not require use of various forms of paid time off during a leave of absence or company shutdown
  • Restrictions on when employers may require exempt employees to use various forms of paid time off during an absence

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California Compensation Crisis: How To Pay Your Employees Properly!
Wednesday, 8/29/2018 from 7:30am – 8:15am
Presented by Greg Labate Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

There has been a recent increase in claims, lawsuits and class actions centered on compensation issues in California. This seminar will show employers how to pay their employees properly under the law and provide employers with cutting edge strategies to avoid this compensation crisis. We will address recent California case law and legislation concerning minimum wage, commissions, overtime, equal pay, pay history, and more. We will review the federal Equal Pay Act, as well as the recent amendments to the California Equal Pay Act, also known as the Fair Pay Act. We will discuss how to conduct an equal pay self-audit and strategies to remedy any inconsistencies. We will instruct employers how to respond to internal equal pay complaints. We will consider the effects of the new law banning inquiries into salary history. We will identify local ordinances that differ from state minimum wage, and how increases to minimum wage have a ripple effect in the workplace. We will provide practical advice on how the new laws affect day-to-day business operations, and changes employers can make take to ensure compliance. This will be an informative and entertaining presentation that California employers should not miss.

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Working with Transgender and Non-binary Employees
Wednesday, 8/29/2018 from 9:00am – 10:15am
Presented by Deborah Birndorf, Attorney, Birndorf Law Offices, APC
Track: California Employment Law
Credit: California-specific

California is the first state to recognize a third gender. So, how does this affect workplace discrimination and harassment? Learn about California’s new law expanding the categories of sexual harassment to include gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, and find out what information must now be included in each employer’s sexual harassment training. Determine whether your company is infringing on any transgender rights and, if so, what to do about it. We will also discuss what policies your company can institute to recognize, prevent and stop all types of sexual harassment.

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