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Parking & Beginning Your Journey at CAHR18

Parking & Beginning Your Journey at CAHR18

by | Aug 24, 2018 | Blog

Within 48 hours, 2,500 HR professionals and community members will roll into Long Beach, ready to connect, revitalize their career, enjoy Southern California to the fullest, and gain a wealth of insight to bring back to their organizations.

This guide will prepare you to make your way to Long Beach, California – and make the most of #CAHR18!

Basics | Parking | What Do I Do When I Arrive? | What’s Good? | Conference Food | Marketplace Expo

 

Let’s start with The Basics…

When:

Sunday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 29
Registration opens at 12:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday, and the conference concludes at 12:00pm on Wednesday.

Where:

Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

How To Get Here:

View parking information below (and visit our Travel Page)

Recertification Credits for 4-Day Attendees:

Up to 17.25 HR (General) Credits & PDC’s.

#ProTip: Keep track of your credits by using the “Design Your CAHR18” section in the Conference Guide! Check the CAHR18 App for the most up-to-date accreditations for each session.

 

Parking at CAHR18

There are three lots available for you to park at CAHR18. Each lot costs $15 per day.

Those who arrive early **may** get a spot at the closest lot:

Option 1 – Only 200 spots at the Convention Center Lot

Use This Address: Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

We do not recommend parking here as the lot will fill up quickly. For the first lucky few attendees who get a spot here, well done!

 

Option 2 – 1,400+ spots at the Terrace Theater Garage

Use This Address: 66 S Collins Way, Long Beach, CA 90802-4801

Parking at the Terrace Theater Garage is your best bet – plus, you’ll get to walk the brand-new elevated pedestrian Rainbow Bridge from the top of the parking lot to the Convention Center!

Once you park, take the elevator up to the Rainbow Bridge and enjoy a breezy, scenic walk. Here’s how & where to park at the Terrace Theater Garage and walk down the Rainbow Bridge. Click the first picture and use the right arrow key to continue:


Turn left onto Collins from Ocean Blvd.


Enter into the lot off of Collins Rd.


Take the elevator up to the Rainbow Bridge.


Walk down the beautiful Rainbow Bridge to the convention center.


Here's the Rainbow Bridge you'll be walking down.


You've reached your destination!

Parking Option 3 – If you’re staying at the Hyatt Regency:

Use this address: Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

 

What Do I Do When I Arrive?

If you’re an Attendee:

After walking across the Rainbow Bridge, enter the Convention Center and make your way down the hall to visit the Registration Desk.

At Registration, you can check in by giving us your name, or bringing your printed barcode to self-scan. The Registration Area also has an Info Booth: the Info Booth is our place for Q&A, Lost & Found, and the best way to reach a staff. If you see any issues to be addressed, this is where to take them!

We’ll print your CAHR18 badge, and our helpful staff and volunteers from Kelly Services will hand you your CAHR18 bag, which includes:

  • Your Conference Guide – a printed guidebook to help you navigate #CAHR18 and contains the information you need to enter your HR recertification credits. Please keep this book safe until you log your certification! You can use it to keep track of your credits during the conference as well.
  • A mixture of important information & cool HR swag, including Bombas socks!!
  • Your Passport Card for the Marketplace Expo Passport Game

The next step as an attendee is to find out what you want to attend first, put your best self forward, and go for it! Connect with your peers on the app. Tweet or post your #CAHR18 experience on social media using hashtags #CAHR18 or #MyCAHR. Build meaningful, in-person connections with local California peers. And live your best life in Long Beach.

If you’re an Exhibitor:

Visit the Exhibitor Line at Registration to print your badge. Need to know where your booth is? View the CAHR18 Booth Map in advance! Your conference guide will be brought to you at your booth by our Deputy Executive Director & Exposition Coordinator so they can welcome you and ensure you’re all set to rock.

If you’re a Speaker:

Head straight to the Speakers Lounge to pick up your badge, check in, and prepare for your session! Check your inbox for additional details from the CAHR18 Team including parking & where the Speakers Lounge is located.

If you’re a Mother:

Our Mothers Lounge is available in Room 103A for your convenience. To locate Room 103A, use the CAHR18 App maps, Conference Guide, or ask at the Info Booth!

 

So, I’ve downloaded the CAHR18 App, and picked up my badge & conference guide… Now what?

What’s Good at CAHR18?

CAHR18 App Reminder

If you are registered, login to the CAHR18 App today! The App is the most up-to-date resource for all sessions, credits, information, and connecting with fellow attendees. Turn push notifications ON so you can receive helpful reminders and tips!

Your login becomes usable within 24 hours of your registration. Use the email that you registered for the conference with, and password CAHR18.

Friday & Saturday

This year CAHR18 starts even earlier than ever with our HR Certification Preparation Courses! These courses are for the go-getters pursuing their HR certification & preparing for the exam this fall. If you didn’t make it this year but are interested in earning your aPHR, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, check back for our other course offerings or plan to add this to your conference experience at CAHR19!

Sunday

Our Pre-Conference Extravaganza is an invitation to skip the early Monday lines! Check in between 12pm – 5pm on Sunday to receive your badge, conference guide, & bag, and attend an afternoon session to earn credit! Plus, don’t miss our New Member Reception and/or President’s Welcome Reception. View the details here.

Monday

Monday at the California HR Conference is always filled with brilliant energy, buzzing excitement, sweet reunions, and new connections.

First on the agenda for Monday is Meet to Move (sponsored by Cleo) where you can participate in a Vinyasa Yoga progream with fellow attendees led by a FitPro instructor! Meet at the West Lobby from 6:15pm – 7:00am, and afterward you’ll have thirty minutes to refresh yourself before the early morning sessions kick off at 7:30.

Speaking of early mornings, our coffee carts will come out from 7:00am – 9:00am on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – so enjoy a cup of joe on us!

If this is your first time at the California HR Conference, please attend the New Attendee Orientation in Room 103C (presented on Monday & Tuesday) and enjoy coffee & pastries with staff & volunteers while getting the inside scoop on all things CAHR18. Plus, you’ll have the chance to engage in interactive segments to help you get to know your peers!

If you’re looking for recommendations for where to go on Monday at CAHR18, there is simpy too much to list out here. Our fabulous speakers will inform you at our Concurrent Sessions; Mel Robbins (sponsored by GlobalUpside) will wow you at the Main Stage for the morning keynote; the Marketplace Expo will dazzle and surprise you (check the section below if you want to know more); the morning refreshment break offers Porto’s Pastries for some local Southern California #1 Yelp-Rated indulgence, and Founding Director of the USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking is presenting a must-attend Mega Session all about the 5 essential traits to look for in 21st century employees. And that’s just the morning…

HR in a Nonprofit Organization?

Monday also offers specialized sessions for Nonprofit HR professionals in our Nonprofit Track, so be sure to attend those sessions before the track closes down! RSVP here to attend the Nonprofit HR Monday Morning Session & breakfast at 7:30am.

If you’re a PIHRA member, don’t miss the PIHRA Annual Meeting from 5:30pm – 6:00pm!

Finally, the PIHRA Young Professionals event with Upright Citizens Bridgade has extra tickets available for purchase. Their event is from 6:15pm – 8:30pm in the Hyatt Regency.

Tuesday

We love Mondays at CAHR18, but some insist Tuesdays are even better! While the schedule may look quite similar, here are some key differences…

Our Tuesday Meet to Move (sponsored by Cleo) is a kickboxing session with FitPros, so you can burn stress away and try something new if you’ve never kick-boxed. The FitPros instructors will be there to coach you!

Tuesday also features two keynote sessions: Afdhel Aziz (sponsored by Kindle) in the morning and CHRO TED-Style Talks in the afternoon. We’re also excited for our Tuesday Mega Session with the CEO of WD-40, Garry O. Ridge! He has some impressive employee engagement insights to share with us from the Main Stage.

Tuesday is also the last day of the Marketplace – your last chance to win prizes, bid on a PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction item, get your professional headshot taken, and receive professional coaching at the Career Advancement Zone. The Passport Game Prize and auction winners will be announced in the afternoon break in the marketplace.

After a full day of learning on Tuesday, get ready for a full evening of savoring, connecting, & laughing!

Meet To Eat on Tuesday Night

Join a group to go out to dinner before the comedy show! Sign up at the Info Booth (at Registration) by 3:00pm on Tuesday. Meet in the Main Lobby at 5:30pm to depart.

Want to attend a special Meet to Eat with PIHRA VP of Professional Development Darlene Cohen, Pamela J. Green, and HR Girlfriends’ Sana’ Rasual? Learn more & register for their HR NIGHT OUT Meet to Eat held at Rock Bottom. Limited seating available and registration closes Tuesday, August 27.

Tuesday Night Event: An Evening with Colin & Brad from Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Here’s a wellness tip: experts say that laughing is literally good for you! Join us for our Comedy Show with stars from Whose Line is it Anyway? at the Main Stage (where the keynote sessions are held) and follow the steps below to get ready for some serious laughs.

Step 1. Pick up your ticket from SullivanCurtisMonroe at Booth #207 in the Expo before 3:00pm on Tuesday.

Step 2. Text your friends to see if they want a guest ticket! Available for purchase at Registration. If you have an Expo-Only pass or your badge doesn’t have a “T” on it for Tuesday Night Event, you can also purchase a ticket at Registration.

Step 3. Remember that the Main Stage doors open at 7:00pm with foosball, ping pong, and more! Feel free to come early to reserve your seat and mingle – there will be plenty of seating available. Cash bars will be available throughout the night.

Step 4. Get ready for an interactive improv show! The show starts at 8:00pm and – after plenty of entertainment – will end with enough time for you to get some good sleep before the Wednesday early morning sessions.

Wednesday

Wednesday features some killer speakers and sessions. Come for coffee at 7:00am before the Early morning sessions, and if you’ve been too distracted by the Marketplace, Wednesday is a good time to browse the SHRMStore before the conference closes down. Attendees receive SHRM discounts on books & training tools, so check it out while you can!

Our Wednesday Mega Session High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All features senior executive HR leaders, moderated by Julian Lute from Great Place to Work. It is going to be an excellent discussion at the Main Stage.

Our conference closes out with Astronaut & Author, Captain Scott Kelly whose keynote session will earn you Business credit!

Get ready to make new connections while refueling!

Lunch & Snacks & More at CAHR18

 

Coffee

CAHR18 is proud to serve coffee to attendees every morning from 7:00am – 9:00am in the Main Lobby by Registration, SHRMStore, & concurrent session rooms.

What’s new with our coffee this year? We’ve upgraded from small 8oz cups to a more sizable 12oz cup! Now you can fill your cup to the brim and enjoy the perfect amount of coffee. You’re taking the time to invest in yourself, so we raise our 12-oz coffee cup to you!

But wait, there’s more…we’re offering dairy-free options at our morning coffee table! Choose from Half & Half, Fat-Free Milk, Almond Milk, and Soy Milk to your liking.

Morning Refreshment Breaks in the Marketplace Expo

Our morning refreshment breaks are breaking the mold. Enjoy Porto’s pastries (#1 Rated on Yelp) in the Marketplace break area on Monday Morning, and on Tuesday Morning… check out the Donut Wall by the PIHRA Booth! We’ll have plenty of donuts on regular tables, too.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan snack options will be available at the PIHRA Booth – sponsored by KIND. Thanks KIND!

 

Lunch

Don’t go hungry at CAHR18. Feed your mind, body and soul while sharing insights with your peers at our lunch tables.

Monday Lunch features delicious Hawaiian BBQ Buffet with Hawaiian sweet rolls, tropical green salad, Kalua Pork with marinated onions and cilantro, Toasted Coconut Rice, and Mandarin Orange Cake.

Vegan and Gluten/Dairy-sensitive folks: you have your own lane! Find the Vegan/GF/DF-specified table in the lunch area. Your Monday lunch option includes gluten-free Hawaiian sweet rolls, Tropical green salad, Quinoa-stuffed pepper with roasted garlic tomato, Kalua Tofu with onions, peppers and cilantro, and Vegan/gluten-free Mango Mousse Cake.

Tuesday Lunch features an elevated Italian buffet with Antipasto salad, Penne Pasta alfredo bake, Parmesan and Herb Crusted Chicken breast with a light tomato sauce, garlic bread, and tiramisu. Yum!

Vegan and Gluten/Dairy-sensitive folks: you have your own lane! Find the Vegan/GF/DF-specified table in the lunch area. Your Tuesday lunch option includes Antipasto salad, Zucchini Lasagna with blistered tomatoes and mushrooms, Gluten-Free pasta with seasonal vegetables and sundried tomatoes, Gluten-Free bread, and Vegan/Gluten-Free Raspberry and Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Click here for a few preview pictures of lunch!

 

Meet to Eat

Sign up by 3:00pm on Tuesday at Registration to join a group! Choose from the restaurants below. Groups will meet at 5:30pm at the Convention Center Main Lobby & leave together.

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Exhibitors, Solutions, Headshots, Coaching, Prizes…

All About the CAHR18
Marketplace Expo!

You won’t want to miss all the HR goodies and exhibits at the CAHR18 Marketplace Expo! This year the Expo is bigger than ever, offering you tons of HR swag, creative exhibits from our sponsors & solutions providers, 36 fifteen-minute Solutions Stage sessions, countless conversational opportunities, and even a new Career Advancement Zone. Check out more information below!

– 170+ Sponsors & Exhibitors

– Passport Game: get your passport card (located in your conference bag) stamped, and submit your card to enter to win the Grand Prize!

– PIHRA Foundation Silent Auction

– Solutions Stage Sessions (15 minute TED-Style) on 3 themed stages

– The Headshot Truck

– The NEW Career Advancement Zone featuring Professional Coaching, Resume Reviews, Mock Interviews & more

– Prizes, prizes, prizes!

We can’t wait for you to build your #HRTribe, connect with engaging speakers, take home practical tools & resources, and have a blast with us in Long Beach.

If you’re still looking for more information, check out our Session Directory & Agenda, and when in doubt, visit us at the Info Booth at Registration onsite to ask away.

Did you miss the boat, find this page, and decide you want to join us at #CAHR18? It’s not too late to register – register online at cahrconference.org/register or come to Registration onsite and we’ll take your payment there!

See you in Long Beach!

– The CAHR18 Team

 

Maximize Your HR Recertification Credits at CAHR18

Maximize Your HR Recertification Credits at CAHR18

by | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, Educational Tracks

The recertification process for your HR credentials doesn’t have to be complicated. After all, you work in HR and are very familiar with the value of efficiency. Attending the 2018 California HR Conference, even for just one day, is an efficient way to boost your recertification credit count thanks to the 60+ sessions that offer SHRM professional development credits (PDCs), California State Bar MCLE hours, and HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Business, California, Global and HR (General) recertification credits.

Here are some scheduling scenarios that can help you choose the CAHR18 sessions that focus on specific credentials. Take a look at your possible schedules and register today!

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

Working on your PHRca or California State Bar recertification?

Gain 11.25 California-specific credits or MCLE hours with this session schedule:

Sunday, August 26

2:30pm – 3:45pm

  • California’s Latest Ban The Box Law with Alan Crivaro & Teresa McQueen (1.25)

Monday, August 27

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • Not So Breaking News-Harassment Policies and Investigations Under Fire with Betsy Johnson (1.25)
  • 7:30am – 8:45am – Sense on the Dollar – Pay Equity Trends and Strategies for Compliance with Holly Lake (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)

  • Weeding Out Misinformation: HR & Legalizing Cannabis in California with Amber Healy & Corey Tobin (1.25)
  • The Higher They Are…How to Prevent #MeToo from Happening in your Organization with Helene Wasserman (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Onboarding Landmines: Preventing Problems With New Hires In California with Jennifer Komsky (1.25)
  • Employment Law Trends and Tips for California Employers with Andrew Russell (1.25)

Tuesday, August 28

7:30am – 8:45am

  • California’s Fair Pay Act: Employer’s Steps to Compliance with Rich Falcone (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Slaying the California Wage and Hour Dragon with Allison Eckstrom (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • Vacation, PTO, and Sick Leave Policies in CA: Navigating Legal Landmines with Brian Nagatani (1.25)

 

Wednesday, August 29

7:30am – 8:30am (Choose one)

  • California Compensation Crisis: How To Pay Your Employees Properly! with Greg Labate (1.25)
  • Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Employees with Deborah Birndorf (1.25)

Register for CAHR18 Today!

Working on your SPHR recertification?

Gain up to 15.25 Business credits with this schedule:


Sunday, August 26

2:30pm – 3:45pm

  • Business Financial Intelligence for Today’s HR Professional with Paul Butler (1.25)

Monday, August 27

7:30am – 8:45am

  • Taking Your Succession Plan From Good To Great with Michael Timms (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Mega Session: Third Space Thinking with Dr. Ernest Wilson, III (1.25)
  • Business Financial Intelligence for Today’s HR Professional with Paul Butler (1.25)

2:00pm – 4:00pm

  • Masters Session: The Speed of Strategy: Practical Tools for the Future State Leader with Vu Pham, Ph.D. (2.0)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)
Note- these give you less credits than the 2:00pm Masters Session

  • Return on Talent Investment – Exploring The Power of Engagement and New Frontiers in Measurement with David Rowlee (1.25)
  • Culture Wars: Determinants for Leading a Healthy Organizational Culture with Andrew Stenhouse (1.25)
  • Conflict: A Strategic Advantage with Pam Green (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • The Theory of Elasticity: The Future of Human Resources with Stacie Mallen (1.25)

Tuesday, August 28

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • People Analytics: Delivering Measurable Business Impact with David Swanson (1.25)
  • Storytelling for HR: Use HR Metrics to Drive Engagement with Melissa Anzman (1.25)

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Understanding Metrics – How to Connect HR’s Goals to Business Strategy with Ryan Kohler (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • Keynote: CHRO Ted-Style Talks with:
    Paul Wolfe (Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Indeed),
    Laurie Shakur (Sr. Director, Global HR Processes & Programs, Nielsen Portfolio Division),
    Mindi Cox (Senior Vice President, People & Great Work, O.C. Tanner Company) (1.0)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

  • Developing HR as a Strategic Business Partner: HR Transformation 3.0 with Margaret Graziano, Tiffany Tremmel (1.25)

Wednesday, August 29

7:30am – 8:45am

  • Beyond Engagement: The New Frontier of Belonging with Tiffany Stith, Jacqueline Roth, Karen Gifford (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am

    • HR Technology as a Strategic Investment with Jacqueline Kuhn (1.25)
    • Mega Session: High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All with Dina Barmasse-Gray, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, The Cheesecake Factory;
      Mark Rutherford, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, First American Financial Corporation;
      moderated by Julian D. Lute, Consultant, Great Place to Work (1.25)

10:30am – 12:00pm

  • Keynote: Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons From a Year in Space with Captain Scott Kelly (1.0)

Register for CAHR18 Today!

Working on your GPHR recertification? Gain 7.5 global credits with this schedule:

 

Monday, August 27

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Building a High-Performance Global Workforce: New Rules for the New Workforce with Ragu Bhargava and Bill Armstrong (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • LGBT Global Mobility with Robert Conti (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm

Tuesday, August 28

11:15am – 12:30pm

  • Global Trends that Impact HR Strategy with Heather Vigil (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm


Wednesday, August 29

9:00am – 10:15am

Register for CAHR18 Today!

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

Earn up to 16.75 HR (General) recertification credits or Professional Development Credits by attending the full Sunday-Wednesday sessions.

Pro Tip: If you attend the Sunday session & the elongated Masters Series Session, you’ll earn up to 17.25 HR (General) credits.

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind, you can attend any approved session for general credit or professional development credits. The list below may not contain every possible session that you can earn credits from. You can view the full list of sessions on our Session Directory as well as our CAHR18 App (which you’ll gain access to after registering).

 

Sunday, August 26

2:30pm – 3:45pm (Choose one)

  • Business Financial Intelligence for today’s HR Professional with Paul Butler (1.25)
  • Practical Applications: Navigating California’s Latest Ban The Box Law with Teresa McQueen, Alan Crivaro (1.25)

 

Monday, August 27

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • Not So Breaking News-Harassment Policies and Investigations Under Fire with Betsy Johnson (1.25)
  • 7:30am – 8:45am – Sense on the Dollar – Pay Equity Trends and Strategies for Compliance with Holly Lake (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am

  • Keynote: The 5 Second Rule: Achieving Breakthrough Performance with Mel Robbins (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Non-Profit: Equipping Employees to Thrive in a Workplace Full of Distractions with Clark Souers (1.25)
  • Lead Like You Give a Damn with Dave McKeown (1.25)
  • Be FMLAwesome: Strategies for a More Empathetic Leave of Absence Process with Helen Calvin (1.25)
  • The Top 10 Things You Need to Know When Investigating Sexual Harassment with Allison West, Esq., SPHR, SHRM-SCP (1.25)
  • Future-Proofed: Reimagining HR Jobs in the Artificial Intelligence Economy with Dr. Terri Horton (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm (Choose one)

  • Non-Profit: Re-igniting The Flame of Disengaged Folks with Carol Marzouk (1.25)
  • The Higher They Are…How To Prevent #Me-too From Toppling Your Organization with Helene Wasserman (1.25)
  • Generational Similarities in the Workplace with Lizz Pellet (1.25)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Rewarding Employee Performance: Re-thinking the Impact of Compensation with Shari Dunn (1.25)
  • The New HR Leader: A BONA FIDE DISRUPTOR with Stacey Lewis (1.25)
  • Reaching Candidates: Make the Job Search like an Amazon Buying Experience with
    Lawrel Aufmuth, Susan Vitale (1.25)

 

Tuesday, August 28

7:30 – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • People Analytics: Delivering Measurable Business Impact with David Swanson (1.25)
  • Storytelling for HR: Use HR Metrics to Drive Engagement with Melissa Anzman (1.25)
  • California’s Fair Pay Act: Employer’s Steps to Compliance with Rich Falcone (1.25)

9:00am – 10:30am

  • Keynote: How to Love Your Work in the 21st Century with Afdhel Aziz (1.0)

11:15am – 12:30pm (Choose one)

  • Mega Session: It’s All About The People with Garry O. Ridge, CEO, WD-40 (1.25)
  • OFCCP Update: A New Government Contractor Environment Under President Trump with Scott Pechaitis (1.25)
  • Benefits Innovation: The New Consumer-Centric Platforms & Coverage Models with Denny Weinberg (1.25)
  • Eliminate the Wimp Factor. Just Say It! with Shari Harley (1.25)
  • Veteran Talent Management: From “We Will” to “At Will” with Justin Constantine (1.25)
  • Slaying the California Wage and Hour Dragon with Allison Eckstrom (1.25)

2:00pm – 3:15pm

  • Keynote: CHRO TED-Style Talks with Paul Wolfe (Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Indeed), Laurie Shakur (Sr. Director, Global HR Processes & Programs, Nielsen Portfolio Division), Mindi Cox
    (Senior Vice President, People & Great Work, O.C. Tanner Company) (1.0)

4:00pm – 5:15pm (Choose one)

  • Form I-9 and E-Verify Compliance Updates with Yu-Ting Adler (1.25)
  • The Hiring Process—Advertising to Onboarding (“A-to-O”) with Jonathan Light (1.25)
  • Total Rewards for the New Digital Economy with Juliette Meunier, Scott Thoresen (1.25)
  • Executive Presence: Stand Out, Speak Up and Claim Your Seat with Jeff Hiller (1.25)
  • How Next-Gen NFL coaching Translates to Next-Gen Coaching in the Workplace with Dan Negroni (1.25)

 

Wednesday, August 29

7:30am – 8:45am (Choose one)

  • California Compensation Crisis: How To Pay Your Employees Properly! with Greg Labate (1.25)
  • Beyond Engagement: The New Frontier of Belonging with Tiffany Stith, Jacqueline Roth, Karen Gifford (1.25)

9:00am – 10:15am (Choose one)

  • HR Technology as a Strategic Investment with Jacqueline Kuhn (1.25)
  • Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Employees with Deborah Birndorf (1.25)
  • Navigating Employment Laws When Expanding Globally with Carolyn Rashby, Christine Kurek (1.25)
  • Mega Session: High-Trust Culture Blueprint – Building a Great Workplace for All with Dina Barmasse-Gray, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, The Cheesecake Factory;
    Mark Rutherford, Senior Vice President, Head of Human Resources, First American Financial Corporation;
    moderated by Julian D. Lute, Consultant, Great Place to Work (1.25)

10:30am – 12:00pm

  • Keynote: Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons From a Year in Space with Captain Scott Kelly (1.0)

Boost Your Recertification Efforts with CAHR18 On Demand

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

You Belong at #CAHR18

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

Invest in your yourself and your career!

Register

To Certify or Not? The Value and Power of Earning Your HR Credentials

To Certify or Not? The Value and Power of Earning Your HR Credentials

by | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog

Who would you trust more to rewire the electricity in your home? A licensed, bonded electrician or someone with years of experience and glowing reviews, but no credentials? This is a hot topic in the HR industry because earning your certifications isn’t required for all HR positions, but doing so can have a broad impact on the direction and trajectory of a career in Human Resources. If you’re pursuing your certifications and attending the 2018 California HR Conference, you’ll be surrounded by opportunities to prepare for your certification and earn credits toward your recertification.

For those unsure about whether or not earning an HR certification is worth it, we asked HR expert and PIHRA Leader Richard Dawson about his thoughts on the value of getting certified.

Why Richard Dawson? He’s an MBA (2018), SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHRca, HRPM, and has 29 years of experience as a full-fledged HR Generalist/Manager with industry acumen.  He is skilled in facilitation, research, analyzing and translating complex business requirements into sophisticated HR strategies. Richard has held board of directors positions with Inland Empire SHRM to include Director of Certification, VP of Finance, President-Elect, and President, CalSHRM as Director of Certification and Communication, Vice-President of Leadership for PIHRA and National SHRM roles as Diversity & Inclusion Expertise Panel, Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Expertise Panel.

He also teaches HR Certification at five local universities in Southern California. He has been facilitating HR Certification classes since 2010. New for Richard In 2018, he has been named the new Director of HR Certification for (PIHRA) Professional in Human Resources Association, tasked with directing and teaching HR Certification. As well as the new Service Provider HR Certification Instructor for Inland Empire SHRM.  He also provides HR consulting and private tutoring on HR Certification and career / organizational development.

Check out what Richard says below about the power of HR certification, then take a look at the pre-conference certification prep-classes and all the recertification credits you can earn at CAHR18.

In your opinion, why should HR professionals become certified?

Richard Dawson: To gain valuable business acumen, HR employment, regulations, and best practices experience, as well as become a better tactical and strategic partner to stakeholders in operations.  Certification aids in enhancing professional development and incorporates creditability with employment practices.  Finally, the recertification process ensures staying updated with the ever changing laws, compliance, and human resource regulations.

Why did you earn your certification?

RD: I earned my certifications to enhance my business and human resources knowledge, as well as to be respected in the HR community by being a credible HR strategist, and to support my desire to educate others on business matters that produce successful and impactful positive outcomes for my students and organizations.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

RD: I love teaching because I enjoy educating others, and hearing how my teaching and career experiences helped others with their professional and organizational development.

If it has been awhile since someone has studied to take an exam, what advice would you give them?

RD: Do thorough research on the process.  Invest in the correct study materials.  Ask questions with the correct individual(s).  Do the work, put in quality time to read, comprehend, and utilize credible practice exam questions to test your knowledge and skills with answering multiple choice questions.

What is one thing you wish someone had told you about certification that you learned on your own?

RD: Read the material for comprehension, and do lots of practice questions.

How did you receive information on the different types of certifications offered?

RD: By joining a SHRM chapter, and taking on volunteer roles within the SHRM organization, and doing research with both HRCI and SHRM, and asking lots of questions with viable sources.

Did obtaining a certification increase your salary?

RD: Throughout my career, yes, and based on my HR Certifications, I was afforded career opportunities that completed some of my bucket list items.

To learn more about the difference between HRCI & SHRM certification, watch our webinars below hosted in collaboration with HRCI & SHRM staff!

If you haven’t registered to attend the 2018 California HR Conference yet and take advantage of the session credits and prep-courses available. Time is running out!

CAHR18 Pre-Conference Extravaganza

CAHR18 Pre-Conference Extravaganza

by | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog

The Skinny on #CAHR18 Pre-Conference Experience

Every year when the California HR Conference closes down, we hear you all say you wish it could last forever. While we can’t quite do that, we did expand the pre-conference experience to make it better than ever before. This year, getting the most out of #CAHR18 means joining us on Friday and Sunday for the early-arrival advantages and pre-conference parties! 

Showing up early means you can take advantage of all this:

  • HR certification preparation classes Friday, August 24 – Sunday, August 26, for those of you taking an HRCI or SHRM exam this fall.
  • High-demand Sunday afternoon sessions so you can skip the full room when everyone else wants to attend them on Monday.
  • Registration opens up from 1pm – 5pm so you can skip the lines on Monday morning, pick up your badge, and read through your conference guide as you drift to sleep Sunday night.
  • The SHRMStore is open from 1pm to 5pm as well so you can get first dibs on the hottest titles.

And of course, the receptions! But you can’t take enjoy all these early-arrival perks unless you register for the 2018 California HR Conference. 

More details on all the pre-conference activities below. 

The President's Welcome Reception at the Hyatt PoolPresident’s Welcome Reception (sponsored by Amtec)


Date: Sunday, August 26 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Hyatt Pool, outdoor.
Features: Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles – The World’s First LGBTQ Mariachi, appetizers (The menu will include grilled tacos, beef fajitas, chicken strips on your choice of corn and flour tortillas with cabbage slaw, fresh limes, jalapenos, cilantro/onions, plus tri tortilla chips, roasted tomato salsa, tomatillo salsa, guac salsa on the side.), drinks, and a welcome address from PIHRA President Patti Sprinkle. Live it up before 3+ days of learning! Join PIHRA volunteer leaders, staff and fellow attendees as we kick off the California HR Conference experience.

 

New Member Reception: Aloha Networking! (Sponsored by Justworks)

Date: Sunday, August 26 from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Gladstone’s Long Beach
 Features: During this complimentary reception, you will receive a warm welcome from the PIHRA community and have an opportunity to meet and get to know some of the best HR pros in Southern California. We want to make sure you get the most out of your #CAHR18 experience and the PIHRA membership. This is a must attend if you want to plug into the community and find your #HRTribe to explore #CAHR18! Don’t miss out on our signature drink – The PIHRA Aloha Margarita. 

 

HR Certification Prep Classes
Dates: Friday, August 24-Sunday, August 26
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
What better way to kick off your conference experience than with career fortifying certification prep classes. Our Pre-Conference Education Sessions are a surefire way to prepare for your HRCI or SHRM certification exam. Acquiring these certifications will validate your experience and credibility in the HR profession, making it easier to advance in your career. Sign up for a preparation course as an add-on during your CAHR18 registration. Learn more about HR Certification preparation classes or begin your CAHR18 registration.
 

Pre-Conference Sessions on Sunday
Time: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
Being an early bird has its advantages at CAHR18. Not only can you register on-site from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, but you can attend your choice of two high-demand sessions being presented as well (see below). These sessions will also be offered on Monday the 27th, but you won’t have to worry about finding a seat in those crowded rooms because you were smart and attended early on Sunday. Good for you! 

Sunday Concurrent Sessions 

  • Business Financial Intelligence for today’s HR Professional 
    Credit Type: Business
    Speaker: Paul Butler
    2:30pm – 3:45pm 
  • Practical Applications: Navigating California’s Ban The Box Law
    Credit Type: California 
    Speakers: Alan Crivaro & Teresa McQueen
    2:30pm – 3:45pm

     

Don’t Forget About Our Suite Deal
Time is running out for the Suite Deal contest! The Hyatt and Renaissance are all sold out. Head to our hotels page to reserve your room.

 

Register for the 2018 California HR Conference today, and be sure to join us for all the Pre-Conference learning & fun!

Invest in your yourself and your career.

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7 Signs Your HR Brand Needs an Update at CAHR18

7 Signs Your HR Brand Needs an Update at CAHR18

by | Jun 26, 2018 | Blog

Pamela J. Green, SPHR, PCC, ICC Professional success in HR is an ongoing process, not a destination. No one knows this better than Pamela J. Green, an industry-leading author, speaker and executive coach. She’s bringing over 30 years of business leadership experience to the 2018 California HR Conference to help you strengthen, align and update your HR brand and professional outlook. Below she offers seven signs your HR brand needs an update. If any of her points sound familiar, consider registering to attend CAHR18 where you can sit down with a professional career coach who can get you back on a strong career path.

7 signs your HR brand needs an update.

by Pamela J. Green, SPHR, PCC, ICC

If you’re in HR, your brand can take a real hit at times, leaving you feeling as if you have a kick me sign on your back. Your HR brand is the emotional promise of a professional experience people have as a result of interacting with you. It’s what makes your skillset desirable and directly linked to your brand’s marketability. Outdated brands often get trampled and overlooked which can lead to you feeling discounted in credibility, reputation, value and opportunity.

An outdated brand hurts your market value in the following ways:

  • Gives the impression that your knowledge and skills are no longer relevant.
  • Sends the message that you are stuck in your ways and unable or unwilling to learn new and innovative things.
  • Holds the company hostage to obsolete approaches and sets them behind the competition.
  • You offer diminishing returns often reflected in your performance reviews and your paycheck.
  • Makes you less competitive in the marketplace.

Some might believe that attending conferences and events is a way to maintain an updated brand, but in reality, if you do nothing with your conference experience you might as well have never attended in the first place. Let us help you boost your 2018 California HR Conference experience by working with a professional coach on site!

If you’re unsure if you’re walking around with a “kick me” sign or in other words, if your HR brand is outdated, see if any of these are applicable:

1. You’re seldom tapped for new projects or assignments even when they are related to your job.

This relates to more than what you know. It’s a reflection of how well you get along with others. The sand in the corporate sandbox is not for throwing; it’s for building and organizational teams need people willing to work together. If you have poor interpersonal skills and can’t get along with others, no one will care how much you know and leave your personal brand on the shelf to collect dust.

2. You’ve not attended a career enhancing development opportunity in more than a year.

Some jobs appear to need less talent development than others, but if you rely on your organization to dictate your development, you could easily wind up with an outdated brand. Your professional expiration date extends every time you take the initiative to learn something new and apply what you’ve learned. Be resourceful and look for opportunities to take responsibility for the development of your brand.

3. You have not obtained or maintained career related certifications.

HR certifications require you to obtain continuing education credits to keep that certification, which is why some organizations prefer their employees to be certified. If the organization holds its HR employees accountable for new learnings, a certified HR professional keeps the organization’s brand, needs and priorities relevant and updated.   

4. Co-workers and leaders rarely come to you for insight on job-related innovation.

Personal brands that are in-the-know are repeatedly tapped for what they know, especially when it come to cutting-edge industry developments. Get in the habit of identifying the technical knowledge needed to stay current in your job while also keeping up with the absolute latest in relevant technology. Sharing these new insights labels you as an in-the-know personal brand, and someone others can rely on to expand their own understanding of industry relevant innovations.

5. You don’t know if your brand is aligned with the organization’s brand, needs or priorities.

Alignment is pivotal for growth to occur as it helps you establish a brand that can successfully adapt to organizational changes. If you are unwilling to take initiative to learn everything you can about the organization and how your personal brand can make a signification contribution, you could find your brand taking a back seat to other personal brands in the organization. The aligned personal brand knows what is needed to keep up with changing organizational priorities and increases the likelihood the organization will ensure they obtain the training and development needed to remain relevant.

6. You’ve not had a career change (including promotion or lateral moves) in more than 5 years.

A progressive career is one where you’ve been able to demonstrate promotability and usability by an organization. Those looking for growth opportunities outside need to first start internally. This show’s prospective employers that if your current employer found your talent valuable and useful enough for promotion, you must be worth their investment which, by the way, can amount to more than a 20% increase in salary.

7. Your personal appearance belongs to an age gone by.

In reality most of the world is made up of visual learners, some 65% of us in fact. We take in a lot of information visually every day. In addition we are trained by media and social interactions to care about our appearance and it is often reflected in our own personal appearance. In short, what an outdated or unkempt personal appearance says is “I don’t care what you think of how I look.” If you don’t care how you look, the organization is going to limit your exposure and opportunity to represent them more broadly and especially in important settings.

If you’re like the thousands of HR brands I get to engage every year, I’ll bet one or more of these really hits home for you. If it does, embrace the opportunity to make a shift and see what it feels like to experience a rise in the market value of your brand.

If your organization can’t or won’t invest in an upgrade in your market value, what’s holding you back from investing in yourself?

Join me at the 2018 California HR Conference, this August 26 – 29 in beautiful Long Beach, CA, to take a look at your HR brand and discover what you can do to update your professional outlook. Register to attend here, then add the Professional Coaching Session option to your registration. Your future career will thank you!
Coaching Question Of The Day
What is the most meaningful action you could take today to move your brand towards your desired career goals?