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Trust In HR – Interview with CAHR19 Keynote Speaker Amber Baldet

Trust In HR – Interview with CAHR19 Keynote Speaker Amber Baldet

by | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog

Like most HR practitioners, Amber Baldet, CEO, Clovyr, builds bridges between worlds – a feat that demands a deep, mutual trust. With a history of collaborating with her executive peers at JP Morgan Chase and underground cypherpunks, Baldet spearheaded the development and growth of the JPMorgan Chase Blockchain Center of Excellence. If you struggle to build meaningful trust within your company to create (or even improve existing) systems, you won’t want to miss Amber’s wisdom.

Gutsy, glitter-loving CEO and blockchain technology pioneer Amber Baldet will be taking the #CAHR19 Main Stage on Wednesday at the 2019 California HR Conference – and we can’t wait. In our latest interview, we dive into Baldet’s extensive experience with building trust, internal advocacy for emerging tech, and understanding blockchain – and what it means for HR.

Amber Baldet, CEO, Clovyr

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CAHR19: For those unfamiliar, can you tell us a bit about what blockchain is?
Amber Baldet: Technically, a blockchain is just away for people who don’t necessarily know or trust each other to share tamper-proof data. But when enterprises talk about blockchain technology today, they’re usually talking about applications that help them coordinate in new ways across the trust boundaries within their organization or industry.

CAHR19: What’s the question you’re most often asked about blockchain?
Amber Baldet: People often ask if it’s ready for prime time – the scaling and energy usage challenges of public blockchain projects like Bitcoin and Ethereum have highlighted some tradeoffs in permissionless blockchain networks. Most of the platforms enterprises are looking at, though, have made some different trust assumptions that allow them to scale more easily. There is still a long way to go from “useful technology” to “ubiquitous applications,” though.

CAHR19: What catalyzed your interest in blockchain? How were you able to incorporate this interest with your work at JP Morgan?
Amber Baldet: I’d followed the progression of Bitcoin since its early days, because it’s a technically interesting project that also combines aspects of economics, security, and social governance in new ways. Once people started talking about tokenizing other financial assets (making them digitally scare and trackable), it became very interesting to the banking sector and I was lucky to be in the right place to be able to explain things in a way that was helpful to many different stakeholders.

CAHR19: Why is staying on the pulse of emerging technology a crucial strategy for HR practitioners?
Amber Baldet: Everything about the workforce is changing, from how people work, to when and where they work, and how you discover the best talent in a global marketplace. Embracing that evolution keeps your company competitive, but it’s not always easy to transform legacy processes and systems. It’s a journey that never ends and requires dedicated resources to stay competitive.

CAHR19: What advice do you have for HR professionals fighting for technological advances within their own companies?
Amber Baldet: Excitement about digital innovation means that there is a great opportunity to drive investment in things you probably should have had already if you really were following all those best practices recommendations… whether that’s a deep dive security test to ensure there’s no employee data lost due to an embarrassing data breach or revisiting policies to allow employees to contribute to open source projects in their free time (an important recruiting checkbox for the best developer talent). Use the hype to do something real.

CAHR19: What do you recommend for HR professionals who want to make the case at their company to implement blockchain in relevant applications?
Amber Baldet: There’s no point in implementing a technology just to have the shiny new thing. Stay on top of interesting projects, like attestations that can reduce diploma fraud and simplify credential vetting, and be prepared to move when the time is right. That might mean revising vendor onboarding processes so they work better for startups, or identifying innovation-thinkers already in the organization that can help catalyze internal education.

CAHR19: Why are you excited to speak at the California HR Conference?
Amber Baldet: People are the heart (and brain and muscles) of a company. Strong HR practices are crucial to a healthy, productive company – and to keeping employees safe – so it’s fun to get to engage with a group of practitioners that live that every day. It’s a good time to be thinking about what the organization of 2030 looks like.

Thanks so much for your time, Amber! We can’t wait to learn from you at the CAHR19 closing keynote session on Wednesday. It’s not too late to sign up – register today to join us at the largest HR event on the West Coast and earn 18.0 recertification credits!

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CAHR19 Keynote Speakers

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Monday Keynote
DANIEL H. PINK

Bestselling Author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, To Sell is Human and Drive
Tuesday Keynote

LINDA A. HILL
Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School & Bestselling Author of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation

Wednesday Keynote
AMBER BALDET

CEO, Clovyr, former Blockchain Program Lead at JP Morgan 

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CAHR19 Speaker Spotlight: Interview with Stacey Lewis

CAHR19 Speaker Spotlight: Interview with Stacey Lewis

by | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog

At the 2019 California HR Conference, we’re all about elevating HR’s position in the corporate world. Come get the knowledge you need to transform your role and ensure that you’re seen as a strategic business partner – especially at speaker Stacey Lewis’s Monday session, You Have Finally Got A Seat At The Table………Now What?!?!. Get the inside scoop on Stacey Lewis’s session in our CAHR19 Speaker Spotlight!

This interview is brought to you by Darlene Cohen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, an official #CAHR19 writer. Darlene is Chief HR Strategist with HR On Call Solutions. Darlene’s interviews with CAHR19 Speakers feature key questions from an HR perspective to help you find the sessions and speakers that will best serve you and your HR career. Learn more about Darlene below.

CAHR19 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Written by Darlene Cohen
Featuring Stacey Lewis, CHRO & Director of HR, Port Of Long Beach

As HR professionals, we’re used to hearing the question, “how does HR get a seat at the table?” Stacey Lewis, CHRO for the Port of Long Beach is a leader in command who owns that “seat” HR professionals yearn for. You can hear her command of leadership in her voice, and her passion for human resources is inspiring.

Stacey Lewis at CAHR19

In college, Stacey Lewis majored in psychology, and her HR career started as summer internships at a real estate company and the FAA. After college, she landed a role as a technical recruiter, and the rest, as they say, is history. I had heard about the fascinating Stacey for years in conversations with one of my favorite HR Gal Pals who reported to Stacey at the Port of Long Beach. Stacey is an engaging, smart articulate HR professional with infinite energy, personality, and extensive HR experience. 

Stacey earned the CHRO role and her seat at the table using the same strategies she will passionately share with us during her session on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:15am to 12:30pm appropriately titled “You Have Finally Got A Seat At The Table………Now What?!?!” I spoke with Stacey to learn her thoughts, ideas along with recommendations on how anyone and everyone can earn a seat at the table.

Here are the results of our animated conversation.

CAHR19 – The current binary choices for HR is the term people and culture instead of human resources. In your opinion, what makes the focus on people and culture different from human resources?

Stacey Lewis – HR is the synergy, consciousness, and culture of organizations. All of those fancy titles focus on only one piece of HR. When talking about people, culture, and experience, we have to be careful these titles don’t box us in. Yes we want to be progressive, however we need to ensure these new titles accurately reflect our actions, deliverables, knowledge, competencies in alignment with our people, culture, business acumen combined with everything that is now human resources.

CAHR19 – As HR in most organizations continues to evolve, how can HR leaders navigate past outdated negative perceptions of HR as paper pushers and position themselves with not only a seat at the table but as independent confidants to the CEO? 

Stacey firmly believes HR professionals are so much more than “just HR,” we are strategists in addition the center of gravity for most organizations. According to Stacey, “if you’re in HR, you already have a seat at the table.” The CEO owns the dining room and to use Stacey’s words, “we are the table.” HR professionals should stop asking for something we already have. We need to position ourselves in alignment with the CEO and other leaders to navigate and execute sustainable organizational essentials.

CAHR19 – A critical component for having a seat at the table is business acumen. Please share any wisdom on how HR practitioners can sharpen business acumen and align action with organizational strategies?

Stacey Lewis – Development of assertion navigation techniques is required for HR practitioners to effectively assert themselves. Critical primary steps include learning the business and the operations side during meetings with leadership. An important rule, Stacey says is “never assert yourself in strategies you know nothing about which has the potential to ruin your success and potentially destroy your credibility.” Stacey recommends “offering” to attend CFO meetings, and other high-level meetings by contributing proactive HR support during the session. Conversely, another recommendation is extending HR meeting invites to the CFO and other highly visible leaders. Stacey refers to this as a strategic tradeoff” for the coveted seat at the table. HR professionals should frequently secure information on how HR can navigate and support organization leaders. Having leaders attend HR department meetings ensures leaders are not threatened by HR attending department meetings.

CAHR19 – HR continues to be the profession of choice for college graduates and individuals seeking career changes. What are your recommendations for transitioning into HR?

Stacey shared the first question, she asks anyone interested in an HR career is “why” are they interested? Stacey frequently speaks to undergrad business students at Cal State Long Beach. During these engagements, she shares her love for HR and informs students, HR is not for the faint-hearted, and interested candidates must be comfortable stepping out of cozy comfort zones into the fire. Being diligent and continuously studying your craft is also a requirement. Acknowledging and knowing when to push and when to step back is also of equal importance. It’s also imperative to be okay with identifying the pink elephant in the room and pointing out discrepancies.

CAHR19 – What books would you recommend to HR professionals?

Once I asked this question, Stacey’s excitement was evident, she is an avid book reader with an appetite for reading inspirational books. I have included her comments regarding the four books she firmly recommends any HR person should read:

  • Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell –  “I love this book, it’s an excellent book, a must-read, this book continues to inspire and impact my success as an HR professional.”
  • It’s Time For Something Different, by Lucy Adams – “I’m digging her”
  • Dare To Lead, by Brene Brown –  “Phenomenal book, I absolutely love it, it speaks to all the things I embrace as an HR leader.”
  • Make Your Bed, by Admiral William McRaven –  “A daily affirmation book, if you don’t manage the small tasks in life, no way are you able to do bigger things.”
  • The Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes –  “This book speaks to how HR professionals typical take care of everyone and frequently says yes to everybody but ourselves. This book inspires people to think I can do this or something else.”

CAHR19: What are three key takeaways for this program?

Stacey Lewis: One is the “Seat At The Table To-Do List.” You’ll have to come to the program and learn the other two.

It was an absolute joy speaking with Stacey. If you’re seeking to learn more about the HR seat at the table, please join Stacey for 75 minutes of highly engaged learning, fun, along with an impressive execution at the 2019 California HR Conference!

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Written by Darlene Cohen
Darlene Cohen, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is Chief HR Strategist with HR On Call Solutions. As PIHRA VP of Professional Development from 2014-2018, Darlene was instrumental in curating HR sessions at the 2015-2018 California HR Conferences.

A SHRM Certified Professional and certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, Darlene earned her Bachelor Degree in human resources management and organizational management, and earned a Master’s Degree in organizational leadership from Nichols College.

Darlene blogs on LinkedIn and you can also follow her on Twitter. Darlene is an esteemed member of the #CAHR19 Writers Coalition, covering the 2019 California HR Conference in Long Beach. Register today to join us August 25-28 for HR best practices and California fun!

Maximize Your PDCs and Recertification Credits at CAHR19

Maximize Your PDCs and Recertification Credits at CAHR19

by | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog

Working in HR has made you an excellent multi-tasker, mediator, system-enhancer, negotiator, interviewer, culture champion…and, did we miss a few things? If so, it’s only because HR now encompasses 8,932 competencies in the modern 21st century workplace. And if you’ve earned an HR certification, you’re proving to the business community that you are an HR force to be reckoned with, and worthy of leading the charge.

Maintaining your HR certification will do fantastic things for your career (including a bump in salary!) and attending the 2019 California HR Conference is an efficient, and fun, to put a dent in those required triennial recertification hours.

Attendees who attend the full conference can earn up to a whopping 18.0 recertification credits, which exceeds most 4-day conferences. With our 70+ 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, you can earn a huge chunk of credits while meeting your own specific learning objectives.

With our breakdown below, you can strategically attend the CAHR19 sessions that focus on specific credentials. Take a look at your possible schedules and register today!

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

 

California Credit

Working on your PHRca or California State Bar recertification?

Gain 15.0 California-specific credits or MCLE hours with this session schedule.

Plus, enjoy our new California Stage with expanded seating!

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

1:00pm – 2:15pm – California General Session: Managing the Biggest Hurdles for California Employers with Jonathan Siegel (1.25)

2:30pm – 3:45pm – Managing Employee’s Off Duty Conduct: The Do’s and Don’ts with Jennifer Suberlak (1.25)

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

7:30am – 8:45am – Wage and Hour Bombshells with William Betley (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm – The Five Ws (and How) of Workplace Investigation with Jennifer Raphael Komsky (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm – Legalities of the 24-7 Workplace with Brian Nagatani (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm – Getting Down & Dirty with the Interactive Process with Nancy Yaffe (1.25)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

7:30am – 8:45am – Leave Laws & Benefits with Marilyn Monahan (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm – Seeing 20/20 in 2020: A Look at the New Employment Laws Coming Next Year with Kelly Scott (1.25)

2:00pm – 2:15pm – ADA, Workers Compensation and Return to work: Handling Complex Leave Issues with Eric De Wames and Lisa Aguiar (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm – Call Me Caitlyn: Navigating Protections in the Workplace for Transgender Employees with Jennifer Misetich and Joan Cochran (1.25)

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

7:30am – 8:30am – Disability Accommodation Law & Practice for California Employers in 2019 with Rich Falcone (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am – Reasonable Accommodation – From The Employer And Attorney Perspective with Karen Nash and Nicole Golob Minkow (1.25)

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Business Credit

Working on your SPHR recertification?

Gain up to 14.75 Business credits with this schedule:

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

2:30pm – 3:45pm – PIHRA #RealHR: Unapologetically Toxic – HR’s Role in Cultivating Corporate Culture with Amos Marvel, Jennifer Blair, and Kerry Puglisi (1.25)

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

7:30am – 8:45am – What the CFO Wants You To Know as Their HR Business Partner with Paul Butler (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm – Organization Design: Going Beyond Drawing An Org Chart with Kifaya Thallam (1.25)

2:00pm – 4:00pm – Masters Series Session: Why Are We Still Lagging in People Analytics? From Idea to Action with David Swanson (2.0)

2:00pm – 3:15pm – How AI Can Prevent Workplace Harassment and Protect Your Bottom Line with Ben Mones (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm – Three HR Concepts: A Facilitated Discussion with Mike Deblieux (1.25)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

7:30am – 8:45am – What’s in It for Me? The Business Case for Tailored Employee Communications with Gregg Apirian (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am – Keynote: Developing Talent That Can Lead Innovation and Digital Transformation with Linda A. Hill (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Technology is NOT the Solution: Bust the Myths about HR. Technology with Tina Robinson (1.25)
  • CHRO Summit (Invitation Only) – From HR to CEO: How HR Can Contribute Strategically to Organizations with Norma Diaz (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • PIVOT! Turn Change & Disruption Into a Culture of Innovation & Agility with Adam Markel (1.25)
  • CHRO Summit (Invitation Only) – The CFO-CHRO Dynamic: Unlocking a Vital Relationship with Paola Alvarez and Jeff Higgins (1.25)

2:00pm – 4:00pm – Masters Series Session: Making the Law Work for You: Leveraging Legal Requirements to Achieve Business Objectives with Patrick Noonan (2.0)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • Create an Effective Employee Experience Strategy Using HR Metrics with Melissa Anzman (1.25)
  • CHRO Summit (Invitation Only) – Disrupting the HR Model: What Happens When You Blow Up the Old Way? with Ramona Agrela (1.25)

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

7:30am – 8:45am – Workforce Trends That Will Redefine the Workplace, Workers, and the Work with Shirley Davis (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am – Relationship Intelligence: HR’s Bridge Between People and Performance with Michael Patterson (1.25)

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Global Credit

Working on your GPHR recertification?

Gain 8.75 global credits with this schedule:

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

11:15am – 12:30pm – The ABC’s of International Benefits with Richard Polak (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm – Coming Face to Face with Culture with Catherine Carr (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm – Global Talent Management: It Is Time to Act! with Vlad Vaiman (1.25)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

11:15am – 12:30pm – Fostering a Global Mindset to Thrive in our Complex Business Environment with Valerie Bath and Andrea Schnepf (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm – Global DE&I Successses: Leveraging Cross Cultural Insights with Belinda Morris (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm – Pushing the Boundaries: How HR Risks Multiply When Operating Overseas with Ragu Bhargava (1.25)


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

9:00am – 10:15am – Empathy and Communication at Multilingual Workplaces with Micah Bellieu (1.25)

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HR (General) Credit

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

Earn up to 18.0 HR (General) recertification credits or Professional Development Credits by attending the full Sunday-Wednesday sessions.


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 CAHR19 App (coming soon to registered attendees).

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

1:00pm – 2:15pm – California General Session: Managing the Biggest Hurdles for California Employers with Jonathan Siegel (1.25)

2:30pm – 3:45pm (Choose one)

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • (Nonprofit HR) Compensation & Benefits – Telling the Story Behind the Data with Christine Newkirk and Regina Birdsell (1.25)
  • Managing Communications During an Internal Investigation with Zach Olsoen and Tamara Devitt (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am – Keynote: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing with Daniel H. Pink (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • You finally got a seat at the table…..now what?!?! with Stacey Lewis (1.25)
  • Ditch the Calculator — Using Analytics to Solve Broader Pay Inequities with Stefan Gaertner (1.25)
  • (Sunshine Session) Five Powerful Improv Exercises to Strengthen Soft Skills with Viet Hoang (1.25)
  • (Mega Session Panel with Great Place To Work) It’s Not About Perks — The Secret to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent with Julian Lute, Tina Jones, and Suzie Elliott (1.25)
  • (Nonprofit HR) Managing Mediation: Resolving Disputes without Litigation with Shereen Thor (1.25)
  • Prevention Strategies to Keep Your Company Out of Wage & Hour Trouble with Brandon Sylvia (1.25)
  • Recruit From Your Head and Your Heart with Kara Yarnot (1.25)

2:00pm – 4:00pm – Masters Series Session: Why Are We Still Lagging in People Analytics? From Idea to Action with David Swanson (2.0)2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)

  • Acknowledging and Dealing with Unconscious Bias with Sahar Andrade (1.25)
  • Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace with Allison VanKuiken (1.25)
  • California’s New Mandatory Retirement Program with Terri Mcgray (1.25)
  • ICE Raids, Green Cards, and Work Visas: Practical Guidance for HR Managers with David Fullmer and Bernard Wolfsdorf (1.25)
  • Navigating the New Harassment & #MeToo CA Laws Landscape with Beth Whittenbury (1.25)
  • (Nonprofit HR) Understanding Effective Board Membership with Leslie Robin

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • (Nonprofit HR) Building the Bench: Transition and Succession Planning with Maura Harrington (1.25)
  • Free Speech in the Digital Media Era: Navigating a complex legal landscape with Grant Alexander (1.25)
  • Nine Minutes on Monday with James Robbins (1.25)
  • Pay Strategy as a Competitive Advantage: The Power of a Structured Approach with Greg Arnold and Margaret Hylas (1.25)
  • Self-Awareness & Leadership: The Critical Impact of EQ on Your Results with Camille McKinney (1.25)
  • Targeted Workplace Violence and Pre-Attack Indicators Training with Eddie Hernandez and David Perez (1.25)

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

7:30 – 8:45am

  • CHRO Summit (Invitation-only) Leading with Purpose to Create Strategic Impact with Bernice Ledbetter (1.25)
  • Workplace Bullies Are Too Expensive to Keep with Frank Mulcahy (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am – Keynote: Developing Talent That Can Lead Innovation and Digital Transformation with Linda A. Hill (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Mega Session: Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation with Dan Schawbel (1.25)
  • 10 Data-Driven Methods for Better Engaging Your Employees with Ben Davis (1.25)
  • 10 Minutes by Friday: Enhance Motivation and Accelerate Business Results with Gregg Lederman(1.25)
  • Communication Mastery: Learn to Get Anything Done with Anyone with Kathy Gruver (1.25)
  • Nightmare on Elm Street: Rise of Local Employment Law Ordinances with Walter Stella and Michele Miller (1.25)
  • WORK + LIFE: Balance or Collision? Why Workplace Wellness Works with Lindsay Bailey and Kaleana Quibel (1.25)

2:00pm – 4:00pm – Masters Series Session: Making the Law Work for You: Leveraging Legal Requirements to Achieve Business Objectives with Patrick Noonan (2.0)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)

  • Ethics: It’s All About The Little Things with Kimberly Miller (1.25)
  • The Need and Opportunities for Reward Innovation with Jon Ingham (1.25)
  • Too Much of a Good Thing? The Perks and Pitfalls of Unlimited PTO with Marina Galatro (1.25)
  • When No Witnesses Are Around: Tips for Assessing Credibility with Allison West (1.25)
  • Working with Difficult People: Suffering at Work Is Optional with Shari Harley (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Addressing Mental Health Challenges: 3 Unique Perspectives with Noma Bruton, Scott Ripley, and Rachel Tilman (1.25)
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  • Legality vs. Policy: Addressing Legal Marijuana Use in the Workplace with Tricia McLaurin (1.25)
  • Success in a New Role: How to kick a$$! with Carol Marzouk (1.25)
  • Pushing the Boundaries: How HR Risks Multiply When Operating Overseas with Ragu Bhargava (1.25)

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • How to Hire a Criminal with Noelle Harling (1.25)
  • Disability Accommodation Law & Practice for California Employers in 2019 with Rich Falcone (1.25)
  • Workforce Trends That Will Redefine the Workplace, Workers, and the Work with Shirley Davis (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am (Choose one)

10:30am – 12:00pm – Keynote: The Seamless Workforce: How Blockchain Technology Can Help Power Next-Generation Organizations with Amber Baldet (1.0)

Boost Your Recertification Efforts with CAHR19 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 #CAHR19!

It’s not too late to join 2,700 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 25-28!

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Ezra Ray Hart Rock Concert at California HR Conference

by | Aug 11, 2019 | Blog

CAHR19 Music Show - Ezra Ray Hart - Sponsored by SCM SullivanCurtisMonroe

If you were alive in the 1990’s, you’ve definitely heard, grooved with, roller-skated to, or sang in your car to the massive hits produced by the rockstars featured in our Tuesday Night Music Show: Ezra Ray Hart!

These frontmen from chart-topping bands Sugar Ray, Tonic, and Better Than Ezra are teaming up to take us on a wild ride through mega hits like Fly, Someday, When It’s Over, Open Up Your Eyes, Good, Juicy, and so much more. Together, Ezra Ray Hart members have sold over 10 million albums in the US and have 18 top ten hit singles on the US charts, including five #1 hits. Their setlist is packed with songs you can’t help but bob your head and sing along with!

We’re committed to making fun an integral part of the California HR Conference. Why else would we throw a full rock concert on Tuesday night? It’s time to celebrate and reap the benefits of live music – including reduced cortisol, and extended lifespan. Get ready to “live forever” – or at least shake off some stress – at the CAHR19 Tuesday Night Rock Concert!

Rock Out to Supergroup Ezra Ray Hart

Sponsored by SullivanCurtisMonroe 

Ezra Ray Hart - CAHR19 EntertainmentSupergroup Ezra Ray Hart is comprised of Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, and Emerson Hart of Tonic. 

With all of this talent together on stage, this supergroup is a triple-threat crowd favorite that delivers hit after hit. You won’t want to miss this energetic night of live music with 3,000 HR friends dancing and singing along to some of the best hits of the ’90s and early ’00s.

And just like last year’s Tuesday Night Event, we’ll open the doors at 7:00pm for pre-show mingling & networking, games, no-host bar, and plenty of good vibes!

Take a listen to some of the top hits you can expect from Ezra Ray Hart at CAHR19. 

Getting to know the Band

Featuring the top talent from three stellar, energetic bands, Ezra Ray Hart is bringing a powerhouse of musical presence to the CAHR19. Get to know the names behind the hit songs you know and love.

Mark McGrath of SUGAR RAY

Mark McGrath is an ever-present pop culture personality known for a string of top 10 hits and several multi-platinum albums as the lead singer and songwriter for Sugar Ray. With his first hit single “Fly” Mark McGrath set the stage with new sounds that pop rock audiences had never heard before. He went on to land hit singles “When It’s Over,” “Someday,” and another number one smash hit with “Every Morning.”

Kevin Griffin of BETTER THAN EZRA

Known as the lead singer and guitarist for alternative rock band Better Than Ezra, Kevin Griffin has released 8 studio albums including platinum album, Deluxe. WIth his number one hit “Good” and top 10 hits including “A Lifetime” and “Juicy,” Griffin brings an energy like no other with his unfailing falsetto and love for inviting audience members on stage. Other  Better than Ezra hits include “Desperately Wanting” and “Extra Ordinary.” Kevin has had #1 hits writing songs like “Collide” for Howie Day, “Stuck Like Glue” for Sugarland, and “Scars” for Missy Higgins.  He has also written songs with Taylor Swift, David Guetta, Christina Perri, James Blunt and Train just to name a few.   

Emerson Hart of TONIC

The lead singer and songwriter of the alternative rock band Tonic, Emerson Hart, has achieved multi-platinum success with hit songs “Open Up Your Eyes,” “Take Me As I Am,” and “If You Could Only See.” With Tonic’s six top 10 singles, 4 million records sold, multiple Grammy nominations, and multiple platinum albums, Hart is a musical force that captivates audiences again and again.

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Accelerate your professional growth.
Go ahead, have the time of your life, too.
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CAHR19 Day By Day Agenda

by | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog

Let’s get real about HR conferences (or any big multi-day event) for a second. Going in with a plan is the key to maximizing how much you get out of the event, and minimizing time and energy spent wondering what to do next. Since the California HR Conference is an experience far greater than the sum of its parts, it’s helpful to break it down and know what’s happening each day. That info will set you on the path to HR conference nirvana: a peaceful state of preparedness and contentment knowing you’re going to get the most out of your time in Long Beach.

Once you’ve reviewed the daily CAHR19 highlights below, Register Here to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the learning, connections or fun, no matter which or how many days you attend!

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CAHR18 Testimony

It was my first time going and I loved it. I came back to work with a lot of new ideas not just for work but for myself.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Sunday, August 25, 2019 | Day Zero

HR Community at the California HR Conference | Ultimate 2019 Attendee Guide

Jonathan A. Siegel, Jackson Lewis P.C.

California General Session

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DJ Noble

Pre-Show Set

HR Community at the California HR Conference | Ultimate 2019 Attendee Guide

Al Madrigal

Comedy Show

Experience a bit of everything on Sunday, August 25 at CAHR19!

8:00am – 5:00pm | HR Certification Preparation Course (Fri-Sun)

Have we mentioned these preparation courses yet? If you’re studying to ace your upcoming HR certification exam, you’ll find yourself in good company. Extend your learning by arriving Friday for a three-day preparation course.

Various (starting at 10:30am) Long Beach Experiences

This year, we wanted to craft even more unique experiences for you to enjoy the urban sophistication – and funky personality – of this beach town. Don’t you love choosing your own adventure? Our new CAHR19 Long Beach Experiences give you the chance to have a little fun before any learning begins. Sign up to come explore, create, or taste alongside local Long Beach artisans, curators, and advocates in our new CAHR19 Long Beach experiences!

Not registered yet? Not a problem. Complete your registration today to attend the largest HR event on the West Coast and add on one of our new Long Beach Experiences.

12:00pm – 6:00pm Attendee Registration Open

Come through registration on the Main Level (between 12:00pm – 6:00pm) to pick up your badge and swag bag so that you can glide in Monday morning. Expect good vibes, good tunes, and good people. Come hang out at CAHR19 and put the finishing touches on your agenda after picking up your badge & conference guide! This is also a good time to enjoy some tunes courtesy of DJ Noble, and hang out other HR pros.

Then, kickstart your learning and socializing with our pre-conference events! If you play your cards right, you may even be able to sneak in some local Long Beach experiences with your attendee badge discount.

1:00pm – 2:15pm (New) California Pre-Conference General Session with Jonathan Siegel

New at CAHR19 is the California Stage. This stage is the new home of all the sessions in our California Employment Law Track. Check out our first-ever Pre-Conference General Session at 1:00pm, presented by Jonathan Siegel from Jackson Lewis.

2:30pm – 3:45pm Pre-Conference Concurrent Sessions

After Jonathan Siegel’s session, stick around for one of our two afternoon concurrent sessions. It’s your choice between Managing Employee’s Off Duty Conduct: The Do’s and Don’ts or PIHRA #RealHR: Unapologetically Toxic – How Culture Impacts Your Organization’s Long-Term Success. You can’t lose!

4:00pm – 5:00pm PIHRA Annual Meeting

At 4:00pm, PIHRA members from all around the world will gather for our annual tradition at the California HR Conference – the PIHRA Annual Meeting. Come connect with fellow members, celebrate your membership, make your voice heard, and vote on association-wide issues.

5:00pm – 6:30pm PIHRA New Member Reception

At 5:00pm, the New Member Reception is designed to welcome new members and first-time attendees to connect with the conference community. Keep in mind that this event is at capacity; those who RSVP’d will come make connections, and welcome new community members over a unique experience!

7:00pm – 8:00pm (Doors Open) Games & Pre-Show Set with DJ Noble

At 7:00pm, doors open at the California Stage for the first ever Sunday Night Comedy Show, sponsored by Amtec! Come early to mingle, enjoy a fresh drink, make conversation over fun games  – and snag the perfect seat for the Comedy Show at the California Stage.

8:00pm – 9:00pm (New) Comedy Show with Al Madrigal (sponsored by Amtec) | California Stage

At 8:00pm, get ready to laugh your stress away with (former HR practitioner) Al Madrigal, stand-up genius, former writer for the The Daily Show, and most recently known for Night School with Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. Laughing reduces stress – and we all have way too much of that in our lives, so come get your laugh on!

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CAHR18 Testimony

As day 1 comes to a close, I can’t believe how much I’ve done, the great people I met and all that I have learned. Mel Robbins was particularly motivating.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Monday, August 26, 2019 | Day 1

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Daniel H. Pink, Bestselling Author

Monday General Session

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Suzie Elliott, CHRO, Farmer’s Group Inc.

Monday Mega Session Panel

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Tina Jones, SVP HR, Cadence Design Systems

Monday Mega Session Panel

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Julian Lute, Great Place To Work

Monday Mega Session Panel

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David Swanson, Consultant & Author

Monday Masters Series

Welcome to Monday, August 26 at CAHR19!

6:15am – 7:00am Meet to Move

Start off strong with Meet to Move, powered by FitPros. Our Monday activity is a lovely walk to the waterfront and back. We invite you to come breathe the fresh Long Beach air, and make a new walking buddy with FitPros!

7:00am – 9:00am Coffee

Coffee is good – but free coffee? That’s even better. Grab your cuppa near the registration desk on the Main Level.

7:00am – 5:30am Registration Open

Our registration desk opens at 7:00am this year! If you don’t have your badge yet, bring your barcode, or just yourself, and we’ll get you checked in. The Registration Desk is also home to our INFO BOOTH, where all conference FAQ (and Lost & Found items) should be directed. We’ll have a dedicated Info Booth attendant who can answer all of your CAHR19 questions, so when in doubt, come to Registration!

7:30am – 8:45am First Time Attendee Orientation

If this is your first time at the California HR Conference, or you need a refresher, consider joining the First-Time Attendee Orientation! Build your CAHR19 plan with good company and kick off your experience with a smile. It’s the only session guaranteed to facilitate relationship-building, and where key PIHRA leaders share their “must-attend” sessions. Plus, each orientation has a surprise for attendees…you’ll have to be there to find out!

7:00am – 5:30am Nonprofit HR Track

Are you an HR professional employed by a nonprofit organization? Our Nonprofit HR Track in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management is just for you, on Monday only! Learn more about our Nonprofit HR Track here.

7:30am – 8:45am Concurrent Sessions

Monday’s early morning concurrent sessions provide a stellar lineup of speakers and topics, including compensation & benefits, managing communications during an investigation, wage & hour, and how to be the best HR business partner to the CFO. Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory!

9:00am – 10:30am Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker Daniel H. Pink

Keynote Speaker Daniel H. Pink will hit the Main Stage for his presentation on The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.

10:30am – 4:00pm Exposition Open

Our Expo is not to be missed – we have PUPPIES! Learn all about our 2019 features and exhibitors here.

10:30am – 11:15am Refreshments in the Expo

Head to the Expo to explore the exhibits, visit the Career Advancement Zone and Silent Auction, play with puppies, enjoy a refreshment, and check out a session or two on the Solutions Stages.

11:15am – 12:30pm Mega Session CHRO Panel moderated by Great Place To Work

At our Monday Mega Session, Julian Lute from Great Place To Work returns to the Main Stage to moderate a panel with two accomplished CHROs for It’s Not About Perks — The Secret to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent moderated by Great Place To Work.

11:15am – 12:30pm Concurrent Sessions

Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory.

12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch in the Exposition

The middle of the day provides a fantastic, seated, buffet lunch, Expo time, and chances to make new connections!
*Note – Are you vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free? If so, please update your online registration to include your dietary restriction before Monday, August 19 at 12:00pm PST.

2:00pm – 3:15pm Concurrent Sessions

Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory! 

3:15pm – 4:00pm Refreshments in the Expo

Last year we heard feedback that our attendees are looking for a nutritious snack. Enjoy mini grain bowls with fun skewers in our afternoon refreshment break in the Expo! Plus, don’t forget all of the exhibits and features on your list to visit. Monday is a great day to visit our exhibitors so that you’re entered in all of the fun prize drawings!

2:00pm – 4:00pm Masters Series Session with David Swanson

In the late afternoon, popular 2018 speaker David Swanson returns to CAHR19 present his extended Masters Series session, Why Are We Still Lagging in People Analytics? From Idea to Action.

4:00pm – 5:15pm Concurrent Sessions

Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory.

5:30pm Open Evening with Exhibitors & Sponsors

Keep the HR party going Monday Night! Ask our Sponsors and Exhibitors about their plans.

5:30pm – 6:30pm CHRO Summit Social (Invitation Only)

An invitation-only event to kick off the 2nd Annual CHRO Summit.

6:00pm – 7:30pm Meet to Eat Gatherings

Sign up for a Meet To Eat gathering on the app.

6:00pm – 9:00pm Young Professionals Event

Are you within in the first few years of your career? The YP event is for you! Meet the awesome group of YPs who are ready to welcome you into the fold at the Young Professionals event (advance RSVP required).

 

Whichever path you choose Monday Night, be sure to also take the time you need to recharge to do it all again on Tuesday!

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CAHR18 Testimony

Great conference! I came from Texas to learn more about California employment law since we have offices in San Fran and San Diego, it was well worth the trip!! I look forward to going next year!! 
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

CAHR18 Testimony

I’ve already shared with my peers and our CFAO some of the things that I learned at one of the sessions and am excited to incorporate other key learning into my HR practice.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | Day 2

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Linda A. Hill, Harvard Business Professor & Bestselling Author

Tuesday General Session

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Dan Schawbel, Future Workplace

Tuesday Mega Session

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Patrick Noonan, USC Gould School of Law

Tuesday Masters Series

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Kevin Griffin, EZRA RAY HART

Better Than Ezra

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Mark McGrath, EZRA RAY HART

Sugar Ray

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Emerson Hart, EZRA RAY HART

Tonic

Tuesday, August 27 at CAHR19 is brimming with excitement. Although seasoned HR executives will be onsite attending the CHRO Summit, Tuesday is chock full of excellent business & HR content at every learning level.

6:15am – 7:00am Meet to Move

On Tuesday, our Meet to Move social (Powered by FitPros) features a calming, invigorating yoga session at 6:15am. If you’re a yogi, or an aspiring yogi, mark your calendar for this fun wellness activity.

7:00am – 9:00am Coffee

Brighten up your morning with coffee! We include a variety of creamers – including a dairy-free/vegan option.

7:00am – 5:30pm Registration Open

If you don’t have your badge, swing by to check in! Don’t forget, all of our FAQ about the conference can be answered at the Info Booth at Registration.

7:30am – 8:45am First Time Attendee Orientation

If Tuesday is your first day, consider joining the First-Time Attendee Orientation! It’s the only session guaranteed to facilitate relationship-building, and where key PIHRA leaders share their “must-attend” sessions. Plus, each orientation has a surprise for attendees…you’ll have to be there to find out!

7:30am – 8:45am Concurrent Sessions

Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory.

7:30am – 5:15pm CHRO Summit (Invitation Only)

Our second annual CHRO Summit will be in full swing, starting at 7:30am.

9:00am – 10:30am General Session with Keynote Speaker Linda A. Hill

On the Main Stage, learn from Keynote Speaker Linda Hill about Developing Talent That Can Lead Innovation and Digital Transformation.

10:30am – 4:00pm Exposition Open

Seriously, everybody, the CAHR19 Expo has PUPPIES. You can play with them, and you can adopt them (fully neutered, spayed, and more) at no cost, only at CAHR19. Learn more about our 2019 features and exhibitors here!

10:30am – 11:15am Refreshments in the Expo

In the Expo, enjoy refreshments, attend Solutions Stage sessions, and win epic prizes from the PIHRA Foundation and the Passport game. Prize winners are announced at the tail end of the afternoon refreshment break.

11:15am – 12:30pm Mega Session with Dan Schawbel

You’ll want to attend our Tuesday Mega Session at the Main Stage, presented by Dan Schawbel – Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation.

11:15am – 12:30pm Concurrent Sessions

Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory.

12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch in the Exposition

Enjoy a fresh, seated, buffet lunch in the Expo! We recommend striking up conversation with your tablemates. If you’re with a group you already know, be sure to branch out and be inclusive – you never know if the person at your lunch table will be your new HR BFF!
*Note – please update your online registration to include your dietary restriction before Monday, August 19 at 12:00pm PST.

1:30pm PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction Closes

Remember that on Tuesday, the PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction closes early at 1:30pm, so get your bids and raffle purchases in before then. This is so that the winners can be announced in the afternoon Expo Break.

2:00pm – 3:15pm Concurrent Sessions

Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory!

3:15pm – 4:00pm Refreshments in the Expo & Prizes Announced

Wondering what kinds of prizes you might win? Check out our Expo Prizes and the PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction, and make sure to be in the expo to hear if you won!

2:00pm – 4:00pm Masters Series Session with Patrick Noonan

Ready to dig into an extended session, chock full of information and the latest academic research? Our Tuesday Masters Series Session,  Making the Law Work for You: Leveraging Legal Requirements to Achieve Business Objectives is just for you.

4:00pm – 5:15pm Concurrent Sessions

We’re so proud of our speakers and sessions offering. You’ll find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory.

6:00pm – 7:30pm Meet to Eat Gatherings

Top the day off with a Meet To Eat dinner gathering, before heading to the CAHR19 Music Show together!

7:00pm – 8:00pm Doors Open for Music Show

Come play games, grab a fresh drink, and get ready for an immersive rock concert!

8:00pm – 9:00pm (New) Music Show with Ezra Ray Hart

The best of Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, and Tonic will put on a show-stopping concert playing their 18 Top-Ten Singles (and more!) for CAHR19 Attendees at the Main Stage. Thanks so much in advance to our sponsor SullivanCurtisMonroe for a fun night rocking out to some of the greatest hits of the 90’s!

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CAHR18 Testimony

Overall – great conference! Awesome keynotes; high energy, introspective and affirming. Excellent session offerings. Incredible networking and after conference options.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | Day 3

Amber Baldet, CEO, Clovyr & Blockchain Pioneer

Wednesday General Session

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Marissa Andrada, CHRO, Chipotle

Wednesday Mega Session Panel

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Michelle Bonfilio, CHRO, Petco

Wednesday Mega Session Panel

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Mary Finch, CHRO, AECOM

Wednesday Mega Session Panel

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Larry Emond, Managing Director, Gallup

Wednesday Mega Session Panel

Wednesday, August 28 is a special day at the California HR Conference, and in 2019 we’re ending with an extra special bang! After an incredible Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, attendees are glowing, confident, and ready to enjoy our last few hours together.

7:00am – 9:00am Coffee

Start off your final day the right way, with fresh coffee! By Wednesday, we all know exactly where we’re going. With no Meet to Move in the early morning, it’s the perfect time to take a new connection to coffee, browse the BookStore, or spend a few extra moments chatting with the familiar faces we’ve been learning with all week.

7:30am – 8:45am Concurrent Sessions

This period of cncurrent sessions covers reasonable accommodation, relationship intelligence, disability accommodation, and how to hire a criminal. We know it will be hard to pick just one. Find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory!

9:00am – 10:15am Mega Session CHRO Panel

Notable sessions include a panel of California-based CHROs in our Gallup Moderated CHRO Panel – Future of HR: Intersection of the Workforce, Gig Economy, and Technology,

9:00am – 10:15am Concurrent Sessions

If you’re not into the Mega Session, find the best session to suit your purposes in our Session Directory! 

10:30am – 12:00pm Closing General Session with Keynote Speaker Amber Baldet

Join us to close out another epic HR conference with the intersection of tech, and HR. Don’t miss Amber Baldet’s closing keynote session The Seamless Workforce: How Blockchain Technology Can Help Power Next-Generation Organizations.

12:00pm Grand Prize Drawing

At the close of CAHR19, we’ll send you off in style by drawing a Grand Prize winner. You must be present to win – but don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of high-fives to give out if your name isn’t picked!

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CAHR18 Testimony

The California-centric topics, pride in our state as leadership for the rest of the country. Also the overall vibe was warm and friendly. I was hardly ever alone, there were so many good people to hang out with. The food and get togethers were really great.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

CAHR18 Testimony

I didn’t think I’d like the LB location, I hadn’t been since Anaheim in 2015. It was great, parking wasn’t bad! So many other food and retail options nearby. Loved it!!
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

CAHR18 Testimony

Amazing headshots! So worth the wait and highly recommended. Awesome service.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Your 1 Week Out Checklist 

☐ Hotel. 
Triple-quadruple check that you’ve reserved your hotel room. Even though we’ll be sold out of the most coveted hotel options, there will be an option for you nearby. Check cahr19.org/hotels for the best rates (and our official partners) closest to the convention center.

☐ Getting Around. 
Plan your mode of transportation from the airport (or from home, if you’re local!) to the convention, and forecast the drive time on Google Maps – we’ll have convention center parking information available as well. Preparing your expectations and familiarizing yourself with walking and driving around Long Beach will ensure a smooth start to your conference experience.

☐ Check the Weather. 
While Long Beach is beautifully sunny and mild (compared to the high desert) 95% of the year, we recommend checking the weather forecast even if it’s only to confirm what you already know – glorious summer days await at CAHR19.

☐ Master your Packing List. 
We suggest including business casual to business formal clothing, comfortable shoes, a swimsuit (even if you don’t end up at the beach, hot tubs are a fabulous way to decompress after a full conference day!), and an extra sweater in case the A/C is on full blast inside. Oh, and did we mention business cards? Those are a must!

☐ Write a creative out-of-office message. 
Help your employees know you are absent for their benefit – you’ll be bringing back new insights to innovate change in your organization, and a refreshed energy to power through until 2020. Here are some examples we’re fond of – and here’s your own OOO Generator.

☐ Grab your Long Beach Bucket List. 
With so many restaurants, cafes and experiences walking distance from CAHR19, make sure you have your list handy to get the most out of the city. Learn more about local activities and badge discounts.

☐ Watch for your CAHR19 App Login 
Watch for your email with your CAHR19 App login! This is the best way to start connecting with others before arriving in Long Beach.

☐ Confirm plans to meet up! 
Reach out to other attendees on the App, or personal contacts you have to schedule some time together at CAHR19.

☐ Gather your materials for the Career Advancement Zone. 
This is the area of the conference providing mock interviews, resume reviews, and professional coaching. Get more out of the resources by preparing yourself in advance.

☐ Double check your session plan. 
Do you have any Plan B’s? We’re doing everything we can to ensure you can get to your preferred sessions, but as we all know, Murphy’s Law often comes into effect when we’re least prepared. Remember, you’ll be able to access all session recordings in Fall 2019 if you order On Demand. Spend time locating a few Plan B sessions out of the 70+ available that you’d be willing to attend.

☐ Print out your registration barcode (in your registration email). 
This will help if you want expedited check-in at the conference. With your barcode, simply self-scan, then pick up your badge and book from our registration staff table. Can’t find your barcode? No worries, you can check-in without this!

☐ Stock up on pens and a blank journal.
Or bring your electronic laptop pen and iPad, whatever works best for you to take notes! We love the freshness of a new journal.

☐ Watch our hype video! 
The 2019 California HR Conference will be an amazing experience – check out our new video to prepare yourself for the amount of information, connection, pure joy, laughter, and inspiration you’re about to experience. We’re no scientists, but we think this will help you savor your 2019 experience!

CAHR18 Testimony

Don’t forget to bring the print out of your registration barcode that was emailed to you!! Life is a lot smoother with that barcode. A note for a pro tip: arrive early and beat the crowds.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Your Onsite Checklist  

☐ Get there early.
After all, the early bird gets the coffee…and the best seats! Our New Attendee Orientation sessions kick off at 7:30am on Monday and Tuesday. These sessions have helped countless first-, second-, and third-time attendees navigate the conference with confidence, and meet new HR buddies.

☐ Download the App. 
Make sure you have the app downloaded on your phone! You’ll receive your login via email. Use that to schedule your conference life, and start connecting with peers.

☐ Come on Sunday.
You’ll skip the registration lines on Monday, get your badge and conference guide in advance, and even have the chance to attend Sunday afternoon learning sessions! We’ll cap off Sunday with a side-splitting Comedy Show featuring Al Madrigal (sponsored by Amtec). You won’t want to miss it.

☐ Post photos and tidbits.
Whether you prefer the CAHR19 App, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn… use #CAHR19 and #MyCAHR19 to share your insights, experiences and cool finds with other attendees!

☐ Put yourself out there. Set a goal to meet (and stay in touch with) 3+ quality people.
Get to know those around you, especially during downtime like lunch! Give out your business card (or Apple ID) to stay in touch. This kind of opportunity to connect only comes once a year – especially with people at this caliber. So don’t miss your chance to meet sharp, savvy, friendly HR professionals from all over the globe. As made famous by Wayne Gretzy, “You miss 100% of the shot you don’t take.” Take ownership over getting to know those around you at the 2019 California HR Conference!

☐ Stop by the Expo. 
CAHR attendees are always bummed when the Expo closes – and we get it! There’s so much to explore. Make the most of your refreshment breaks and lunch breaks. Pick which features are most interesting to you and tailor your list from there!

☐ Don’t miss the food!
We’ll have coffee served in the lobby from 7:00am-9:00am, unique refreshment breaks in the Expo in the morning and afternoon, and a nutritious, delicious buffet lunch.
*In your registration, be sure let us know if you have dairy-free, gluten-free or vegan lifestyles so we can plan accordingly. 

☐ Meet to Eat
Dinner is on your own – why not meet enjoy it while making CAHR friends? Sign up for a Meet to Eat on Monday or Tuesday – or both! – for a priceless opportunity to grow your HR circle.

☐ Tuesday Night Music Show
Whatever you do, don’t miss our Music Show on Tuesday Night, sponsored by SullivanCurtisMonroe. This is your night to celebrate the hard work you do in HR – and the immense learning you’ve accomplished so far at CAHR19. With pre-show games and networking to get the party started, we’ll sing along to 18 chart-topping hits from iconic bands like Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, and Tonic. This will be a night to remember!

CAHR18 Testimony

I always feel quite invigorated after attending the conference. It’s nice to be around our peers and remind ourselves of why we do what we do. It’s to help people!
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

Your Post-Conference Checklist

☐ Register for the 2020 California HR Conference at ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES. 
Enough said.

☐ Post photos and videos – tag #CAHR19!
Whether you prefer the CAHR19 App, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn… use #CAHR19 and #MyCAHR19 to share your insights, and cool finds with other attendees!

☐ HR Certification. 
Using your Attendee Conference Guide (you’ll get this when you check in!), enter your recertification details and Program IDs while you have the materials handy. Whatever you do, don’t lose this guide. 🙂 

☐ Build rapport with those you met. 
Stay in touch with your new connections made at the conference; lifelong relationships take some effort! If you enjoyed meeting someone, or learned something amazing from them, reach out to thank them and let them know. Schedule time to FaceTime or meet for coffee if they’re local to you. If your schedules don’t align, there’s always #CAHR20!

☐ Browse the available speaker presentations and handouts. 
In September we’ll send you a link to the compiled presentations and resources from our speakers. This will be a great way to share your insights with your team, and demonstrate why you should all register for CAHR20 at the lowest possible rates!

☐ Order CAHR19 On Demand. 
Want access to the recorded sessions? The recordings from all sessions will be available in October 2019 – this is a valuable resource providing even more information and recertification credits.

☐ Take some extra time off. 
We recommend book-ending your conference experience with at least 1 full day off to help you recharge, digest, reflect, and synthesize the notes, information and new ideas you encountered at CAHR19. This extra time will bring more value to your company, making it easier to share insights with your team – and easier on yourself, as you’ll have a clearer sense of your personal next steps.

☐ Celebrate!
If no one else is telling you that you deserve a relaxing reward for all of your hard work, then hear it from us. If you stick around an extra day, or even half-day, you’ll be able to explore and enjoy even more of Long Beach – treat yourself to yoga at the park, sunbathing on the beach, a fresh haircut, or your favorite spa treatment! There’s also #retailtherapy across the street if you’re interested in that. Between all your CAHR19 learning, and your herculean efforts throughout the year to make your company the best it can be, you’ve earned it.

CAHR18 Testimony

Love this conference. Better than any other HR conference I’ve attended. Best value for my conference dollar.
– 2018 California HR Conference Attendee

With so much to gain by attending, you’ll be pleased to know that registration for CAHR19 is still open. Have you heard about our group discounts for 3+ employees?

Learn more about our special rates, and register here to attend the best HR conference around!

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