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CAHR19 Speaker Spotlight: Interview with Allison West

CAHR19 Speaker Spotlight: Interview with Allison West

by | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog

In the #MeToo and #TimesUp era, companies rely on HR’s ability to assess credibility during internal investigations – but assessing credibility, like much of our work in human resources, is easier said than done. At the 2019 California HR Conference, speaker Allison West will bring clarity and tools to HR professionals at her Tuesday session, When No Witnesses Are Around: Tips for Assessing Credibility. Get the inside scoop on Allison West’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. We’re thrilled to have Darlene on the team – let’s give her a warm welcome! (Learn more about Darlene below.)

CAHR19 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Written by Darlene Cohen

Featuring Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Allison West at CAHR19

Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, SPHR is an attorney and HR Guru known for her expertise on delivering interactive discussion-based training, conducting workplace investigations, delivering 1:1 sensitivity training, and providing expert witness testimony. She is also a popular speaker on everything HR. Allison has been a frequent speaker at CAHR for over ten years, and is one of my favorite speakers. Her sessions fill up fast to full capacity. Months after every conference, everyone is continuing to share her stories and program nuggets.

 

I’ll always remember attending her session on “Seven Steps for Creating Bulletproof Documentation” where she passed out yellow cards with “You Must Be Kidding.” Allison recognizes the needs of HR professionals and those bright yellow cards were an immediate hit. During her session, everyone would repeat the phrase while holding up the card in agreement. It was as if we were at a rally, cheering Allison on – but it was actually Allison, at the podium, cheering us on as she shared her knowledge and engaging HR stories with us. Seventy-five minutes with Allison is worth every minute and those minutes go by quickly, but you leave smarter, stronger, and armed with new compliant tools in your toolbox.

Allison’s new program for CAHR19 is No Witnesses? No Problem! Tips for Assessing Credibility to Make Sound Findings. I spoke with her earlier this month about this program and here are her thoughts on making credibility determinations.

CAHR19: Where do we start when making credibility determinations?

Allison West: I believe conducting an investigation is not a search for the truth. The goal is to figure out what happened, to follow the facts.  The truth – can be a red herring.  Investigators need to think about credibility determinations through the interview. Investigators also need to think about their own credibility and ask: Is there bias? Am I the right investigator?

CAHR19: What does it mean to make “findings” at the end of the investigation?

AW: Our job as investigators is to determine by a preponderance of the evidence whether it more likely than not that the conduct occurred.  In other words, we weigh the evidence and credibility by 51%.

Under California law, we need to make sure that each side – the complainant and subject are given a full opportunity to be heard. The investigator must weigh the evidence looking at each person’s perspective.

CAHR19: What are the critical factors involved in credibility determinations?

AW: During the session, I will share details regarding credibility determination criteria such as:

  • Plausibility
  • Motive
  • Collaboration
  • Past Record

CAHR19: What are your thoughts on how witness credibility is determined and why are credibility determinations important?

AW: Credibility assessments are critical and take place throughout the interview and investigation. The key is to not reach a credibility finding until after the investigation is concluded and you are making findings. You don’t want to be biased and you need all of the facts to put things into context.

CAHR19: Are considerations appropriately applied to cultural, social or ethnic biases?

AW: Everybody has their own truth, and it doesn’t mean they are lying. For example, two people are looking at Betty.  One sees a blue dress, and the other considers it a green dress. People interpret things in their way. We need to make sure to ask enough questions that we can sort through biases and understand context.

CAHR19: What are the three key takeaways from your CAHR19 session for HR practitioners?

AW: The first is to understand the credibility factors to consider. I encourage everyone come to my session to get the other takeaways!

Thank you so much for your time, Allison. HR friends, join me at CAHR19 for Allison West’s session on Tuesday, August 27 from 2:00pm – 3:15pm, where you will find me engaged and nodding in appreciation!

Gain access to the most comprehensive collection of California HR educational content + community 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!

CAHR19 Attendee Prospectus

CAHR19 Attendee Prospectus

by | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog

Are you HR ready for 2020? Continuing education is one of the best ways you can invest in your career, and it’s especially crucial for human resource professionals. Who has time to research the tried and true – and emerging – best practices for employee engagement and change management? Who has time to personally research hundreds of compliance ordinances locally and federally? Where can you learn everything you need to know – and have a ton of fun in the process? If you don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered. Every year, our annually published California HR Conference attendee prospectus showcases our expert speakers, the broad range of HR topics that professionals can dive into in Long Beach, *and* all the extra goodies our attendees love coming back for…

✔️Entertainment? Check.

✔️Socials? Check.

✔️Expo? Check.

✔️Educational tracks? Check.

✔️Pre-conference HR certification preparation classes? Check.

✔️Hotels? Check.

✔️Estimated recertification credits? Check.

✔️New features in 2019? Check.

✔️All our sessions in chronological order so you can visually see what’s happening at all times? Another check.

If you’re hunting for important details to make your case to attend CAHR19, or reasons why you shouldn’t miss this conference, consider this your holy grail. The best news is, you don’t have to take our word for it! We’ve included our freshly published prospectus below.
 

Flip through our #CAHR19 Attendee Prospectus today!

 

Plus, save $50 when you register to attend before Wednesday, July 31. Get your savings here!

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See additional buttons above to zoom in & out, print, download, & more.

Why Attend CAHR19?

Stay on the Cutting Edge in California

California is regarded as “ahead of the curve” when it comes to HR, due to its complex, constantly changing employment laws and regulations. Drill down to what matters most to you and your organization with nine distinct education tracks covering topics like workforce relations, benefits, HR strategy and more.

Make Lasting Connections

With a focus on community and the kind of laid-back, friendly vibe you’d expect to find in a California beach city, this is the best industry event for making meaningful, lifelong connections with people who understand the unique challenges you face as a California HR practitioner.

Discover Resources for Your Organization

See the latest HR products and solutions from more than 170 exhibitors, offering everything from applicant tracking technologies and forecasting and management software to wellness programs and screening and assessment tools.

The Greatest Value

This is the conference where you’ll access the same top-quality content you’ll find at larger events as well as special California-focused content you won’t see anywhere else, all at a great value and in an unbeatable location. Get the most out of your time away from the office at the HR conference that’s completely California and always on trend.

Gain Approval To Attend

Use this customized request letter (word document) to share with your supervisor the sessions you want to attend, and the value you will bring back to your organization.

CAHR19 Keynote Speakers

Learn from World-Class Experts

Wednesday Keynote
AMBER BALDET

CEO, Clovyr, former Blockchain Program Lead at JP Morgan 

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

Monday Keynote
DANIEL H. PINK

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

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HR Compliance Sessions and Track Preview at CAHR19

HR Compliance Sessions and Track Preview at CAHR19

by | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog, Educational Tracks

The California HR Conference in Long Beach (August 25-28) is fast approaching! Although we’re known for packing in many opportunities for high-impact relationship-building and good old-fashioned fun – including our 2019 Comedy Show & Music Show – you can rest assured that your educational needs are covered, especially on the HR Compliance side. We understand the latest developments in employment law, as well as the many preventative measures HR can take, are crucial components you need in your continuing education. What better way to invest in your HR compliance education than steps away from this gorgeous, temperate Southern California beach?

As your organization’s first line of defense against litigation and workplace disputes, you need a complete, nuanced understanding of the latest regulations from as many perspectives as possible. With constantly changing labor laws, increasingly tougher privacy rules, and new developments in federal policy, it’s never been more important to keep pace with the latest HR laws and legislation. Help protect your company from liability and avoid legal risk before it arises by staying current with the latest changes in labor legislation. We offer a broad range of sessions presented by some of the top legal minds in the country.

The #CAHR19 HR Compliance track will give you the opportunity to learn from experts on wage & hour law, sexual harassment investigations, engaging Veterans in the workforce, marijuana policies, free speech in digital communications, and so much more. No matter what your greatest compliance curiosities or business needs are, you’ll walk away from these CAHR19 sessions with actionable tools, tips and resources to help minimize your organization’s exposure to litigation. 

Dive into our HR Compliance Track speakers and sessions below, and don’t forget to register for CAHR19! 

Managing Communications During an Internal Investigation

Zach Olson – Monday 8/26, 7:30am – 8:45am

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19As an employer, what you say is just as important as what you do. This holds especially true for an organization in the throes of an internal investigation, when, in addition to tough decisions about how to appropriately investigate and resolve a matter, legal and HR teams are facing rumor mills, questions and scrutiny from other staff members, board members, media and customers. From employees, shareholders and boards of directors to the media and online trolls, the task of managing the internal and external communications during an investigation can be daunting. This panel will use real life examples of companies that have navigated these challenges well, avoiding undue reputational harm and litigation in the process, and those that have fallen short and suffered the consequences. This panel will outline best practices for communicating during and after an investigation and how to avoid common pitfalls when faced with an internal crisis, as well as legal parameters for what can be said, and confidentiality and privilege considerations.

Zach Olson is President of Infinite Global.

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Prevention Strategies to Keep Your Company Out of Wage & Hour Trouble

Brandon Sylvia – Monday 8/26, 11:15am – 12:30pm

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19In this presentation, attendees will learn about meal periods & rest breaks – what the penalties are; the most common mistakes regarding breaks and meal periods and how to implement rest period exposure/policies. They will also learn about timecard requirements, how to minimize off-the-clock violations and primary risk factors. Implement written policies regarding pre/post shift work, as well as active management of such work. Eliminating rounding time punches. Have a process for time punch edits. Provide management training. Implement timecard audits to ensure compliance. And implement an attestation. Overtime calculation errors – exempt vs non- exempt employees. Learn about commissions/non-discretionary bonuses and regular rate. Overtime rules in California. Minimize exposure of OT miscalculations. Another topic that will be discussed is paystub compliance and the problems businesses are having with paystub compliance. Arbitration agreement mistakes is another topic that will be discussed. Poor document handling practices, no class action waiver, electronic onboarding without proof that an employee acknowledged and agreed to an arbitration are issues that will be discussed. The last topic will be compliance self-audits. What is an internal wage and hour audit? How does it help? Discovering problems on your own terms versus in response to a discovery demand.

Brandon Sylvia is Partner at Rutan & Tucker, LLC.

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Navigating the New Harassment & #MeToo CA Laws Landscape

Beth Whittenbury – Monday 8/26, 2:00pm – 3:15pm

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19Wondering how to comply with the sexual harassment training requirements or if you even have to? Questioning whether you need to change your harassment and discrimination policies and if so how? What exactly do you have to pass out to employees each year to comply with new California sexual harassment laws? Who needs to be on our Board of Directors and by when? What do they mean by “practical examples inclusive of harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation”? Many are confused and if you are saying #MeToo, then you need to come to this lively session which will cover all the new requirements for employers under California harassment and discrimination laws. We’ll discuss how to comply with your new obligations in this area. We’ll explore unique ideas for preventing sexual harassment by going beyond just today’s legal obligations. You’ll see actual policy clauses that you can incorporate into your handbooks. You’ll walk out knowing you’re covered and not fearing that your #Time’sUp because you don’t know the new rules!

Beth Whittenbury is Principal at Beth K. Whittenbury & Associates.

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Free Speech in the Digital Media Era: Navigating a complex legal landscape

Grant Alexander – Monday 8/26, 4:00pm – 5:15pm

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19Free speech in the workplace, and speech made on social media both in and out of the workplace, is an ever changing landscape that employers must be cognizant of. A number of high-profile events within the past year have thrust free speech in the workplace into the national spotlight. As employers grapple with the nuances of when the expression was made (on the clock or off), the devices used to amplify the messages, particularly on social media, and any links back the employer on an employee’s digital profile, it is essential to understand how laws vary from state to state, especially with regard to political commentary, and the legal parameters that dictate employer policies.

Grant Alexander is Partner at Alston & Bird LLP.

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Workplace Bullies are too expensive to keep

Frank Mulcahy – Tuesday 8/27, 7:30am – 8:45am

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19Learn how to Deter, Detect, & defend against Workplace Bullying by using evidence-based tools from the firm recognized as the originators of U.S. Workplace Bullying Solutions. We have been instrumental in helping to draft legislation in multiple states including California. More then 21% of American workers directly experience bullying. An incredible statistic is that approx. 65.6 million workers, including witnesses, are affected. Employers suffer turnover, absenteeism, presenteeism, and payouts for severances and settlements. These costs are preventable. Employers tend to ignore bullying. State laws mandating training are proliferating. This session can help you to Detect, Deter, & Defend as well as prepare you for compliance.

Frank Mulcahy is Director of Business Development at Workplace Bullying Institute.

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Nightmare on Elm Street: Rise of Local Employment Law Ordinances

Kimberly Miller & Walter Stella – Tuesday 8/27, 11:15am – 12:30pm

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19It’s an unprecedented trend: As the federal government works to reduce regulations on businesses, cities and counties from the West Coast to the East Coast are enacting local employment law ordinances regulating minimum wage, paid sick leave, predictive scheduling, criminal history checks, salary history inquiries, and more. And there’s no end in sight to the rise of local regulation. For any organization operating in multiple cities across the country, managing compliance with the new patchwork of local rules can be a legal and HR nightmare. Our panel will focus on key categories of local ordinances, along with provisions they often share in common – and where they often differ. We will also offer practical strategies and best practices for drafting and updating employment policies and juggling other compliance considerations in a multi-jurisdictional regulatory environment.

Kimbler is a Psychologist, Consultant, and Trainer at Kimberly A. Miller & Associates, LLC.

Walter Stella is Partner at Miller Law Group.

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When No Witnesses Are Around: Tips for Assessing Credibility

Allison West – Tuesday 8/27, 2:00pm – 3:15pm

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19You just completed your last investigation interview. Now comes the hard part: assessing credibility. Sometimes the facts and credibility of the complainant, subject and witnesses is clear. But often, the investigator finds it’s a close call as to who is more credible, or finds that both parties and witnesses are credible. Giving up and saying “inconclusive” is not an option: the investigator must reach a conclusion. Credibility assessments are imperative in helping the investigator determine which testimony and evidence is more credible. Gain insights from an experienced attorney investigator how to effectively assess credibility using factors such as plausibility, prior record, corroboration, consistency or motive. In this #MeToo and #TimesUp era, employers must confidently rely on investigation findings that are based on credibility assessments in order to support their employment decisions.

Allison West is Principal at Employment Practices Specialists.

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Legality vs. Policy: Addressing Legal Marijuana Use in the Workplace

Tricia McLaurin – Tuesday 8/27, 4:00pm – 5:15pm

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19With many states legalizing marijuana in one form or another, how do you treat legal drug use in the workplace? Where is the line between health, wellness, and recreation on personal time? Depends on the workplace. This session will provide recommendations on identifying updates to your current drug policy, policy language to address legal drug use, determining safety- sensitive issues, addressing medical marijuana from an ADA and FEHA perspective, and more.

Tricia McLaurin, PHR is a Consultant at Paychex.

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How to Hire a Criminal

Noelle Harling – Wednesday 8/28, 7:30am – 8:45am

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19One third of the US working population has a criminal history. With today’s competitive recruiting market, you are no doubt seeing a higher percentage of candidates with criminal records – but do you really understand what those records mean, and are you confident you’re making fair, legal and informed hiring decisions based on those records? With Ban the Box and Fair Chance laws popping up at every turn, you will – and should be – hiring people with criminal histories. You just need to understand how to evaluate the risk vs. reward when inviting ex convicts into your workplace. Join seasoned speaker Noelle Harling in this fun and informative session to learn:
• What types of criminal records are available for employment decisions
• How to use a criminal record to evaluate a candidate’s suitability
• How to discuss a record with your candidate without running afoul of the law
• What your obligations are if the candidate indicates the criminal check is wrong
• What financial benefits your organization may qualify for when hiring a former felon

Attendees will leave the session with a criminal history primer and a certificate for a free 15 minute consultation with the speaker.

Noelle Harling is Vice President Operations & Compliance at Frasco, Inc.

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Veterans In The Workplace: A Primer On Military and Veteran Workplace Issue

Teresa McQueen – Wednesday 8/28, 9:00am – 10:15am

HR Compliance Track Presenter at CAHR19The United States has more than a million members of the military and almost 22 million veterans. About 10% are from California. Both federal and state statutes set forth procedures specially directed to those who are presently serving and those who previously served our country. This program will serve as a primer on working with service members and military veterans to alert employers about matters not always considered when interacting with current and former military personnel. The program will provide a practical perspective on policies protecting active duty and veteran service personnel in today’s workplace as well as the employer’s duty to prevent discrimination under state and federal laws.

Teresa McQueen is Attorney at SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC.

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Our HR Compliance Track sessions and presenters will help you remain federally compliant and navigate what’s next in federal employment laws & regulations at CAHR19.

Register for the 2019 California HR Conference to grow your network with lasting relationships, transform your HR leadership, earn ample recertification credits, and take your career to the next level.

Join us and your 2,700 new HR friends at #CAHR19 in Long Beach this August!

Gain Approval To Attend

Use this customized request letter (word document) to share with your supervisor the sessions you want to attend, and the value you will bring back to your organization.

CAHR19 Keynote Speakers

Learn from World-Class Experts

Wednesday Keynote
AMBER BALDET

CEO, Clovyr, former Blockchain Program Lead at JP Morgan 

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

Monday Keynote
DANIEL H. PINK

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

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Advance Your Career at the 2019 California HR Conference

Advance Your Career at the 2019 California HR Conference

by | May 14, 2019 | Blog

The California HR Conference is the premier event for human resources directors, managers, executives, and business owners in California – and registering to attend CAHR19 is a great way to build your network and advance your career. 

Getting ahead doesn’t have to be difficult—invest four productive days toward advancing your career and gaining a better understanding of the trends that affect the future of your organization.

You are the ultimate human resource. As an HR professional, you are your organization’s first line of defense against litigation and workplace disputes, a manager of both risk and talent acquisition, a compliance aficionado and so much more.

At the 2019 California HR Conference, you’ll discover everything you need to excel in your multifaceted role, navigate notoriously complex regulations and elevate your position in your organization. Join more than 2,700 of your fellow HR professionals at the largest HR conference on the West Coast, where you’ll access a robust education program organized into nine distinct education tracks – covering topics like workforce relations, benefits, HR strategy and more – that address your targeted needs. Hear from 70+ industry leading speakers, source solutions from 170+ exhibitors on an experiential show floor, and make lifelong connections—all at a fraction of the cost of other HR events and with a risk-free guarantee.

Discover new ways to propel your career forward. At CAHR19, you’ll get the knowledge you need to transform your role and ensure that you’re seen as a strategic business partner with content focused on elevating HR’s position in the corporate world. Join us August 25-28, 2019, in one of the most quintessential California beach cities—Long Beach, and save $50 with Standard pricing by July 31.

Customized Tracks

Bring expert HR guidance back to your organization

With so many sessions, tracks and speakers focusing on the pulse of HR, CAHR19 provides ample continuing education and development for executive, director, and managerial-level professionals.

Investing in your professional development not only equips you for what’s changing in the field and new best practices in HR, but it’s a great way to say the L-word (“I love you!”) to your career.

Gain so much more customized learning by following one of our Tracks – & earn correlating recertification credits, too!

  • Business & HR Strategy: Elevate your HR strategy and earn 13.75 Business credits in this track.
  • HR Compliance: Stay on top of the latest Federal employment law cases with seasoned experts.
  • California Employment Law: California leads the nation in employment laws and regulations. Stay on the cutting-edge of employment law and earn 15.0 California-specific credits in this track.
  • Global HR: Take your global HR strategy to the next level and earn 8.75 Global credits in this track.
  • HR in Nonprofits: Attend the Nonprofit HR Track to gain tailored content you need to manage your load and meet other professionals who “Do More With Less!”
  • HR Executives: Attend the focused Executive Summit designed exclusively to ensure your time is invested in the essentials you need – and meet other peers across various industries.
  • View all tracks here.
  • View our Session Directory here.

Unique Experiences

Revitalize your work life. Relax and unwind at our social experiences – you may make new professional friends along the way

Human connections are central to what you do—and they’re also a big part of what keeps talented HR professionals coming back to CAHR every year. If educational sessions help you thrive in the practicals of your current position, the social experiences and networking at CAHR19 help you thrive in the longevity of your career no matter where it takes you. After all, it’s our peers who help us remember what we love and value about HR, help us troubleshoot issues specific to our industry and bounce ideas off each other, and help us secure our next position when the time is right.

CAHR19 social events provide the moments when you might meet a mentee you can invest in, or a mentor who can guide you. With a focus on community and the kind of laid-back, friendly vibe you’d expect to find in a California beach city, this is the best industry event for making meaningful, lifelong connections with people who understand the unique challenges you face as a California HR practitioner. Join 2,700 of your peers from a variety of industries—including healthcare, manufacturing and education—for fun, unique social experiences that connect you with people who “just get it.” Savor delicious refreshments and plated meals while you make career-furthering connections during breaks and Meet to Eat events. Share laughs and ideas at the Sunday Night Comedy Show and dance the night away with new friends at the Tuesday Night Concert. With plenty of good times to be had and hands to shake, there’s no better way to make important business connections and lasting friendships than by being here.

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Coaching & Solutions

Career Advancement Zone, CAHR19 Expo, Solutions Stages

Go beyond labyrinth-like show floors full of endless booths and crowded aisleways. The 2019 California HR Conference is an immersive, multi-layered expo experience where you’ll discover cutting-edge solutions for your organization and assets to help you further your career. See the latest HR products and solutions from more than 170 exhibitors, offering everything from applicant tracking technologies and forecasting and management software to wellness programs and screening and assessment tools.

Snap a new photo for your LinkedIn profile at the Headshot Truck and set goals for your future in personalized professional coaching sessions. Whether you’re learning something new at a TED-style presentation on the Solutions Stages, guarding your bid in the PIHRA silent auction or taking advantage of the plentiful opportunities for meaningful networking, this is one show floor that you’ll want to spend a little extra time exploring.

Is your career in need of some personal attention? Perhaps you’re not sure how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Sign up for a coaching session with the International Coaching Federation (LA Chapter), available as a complimentary add-on to your registration. You’ll gain tailored insight for your current stage and next steps from experienced professionals. Find your blind spots, and leave refreshed and ready to hit your next growth edge.

During breaks between concurrent sessions, don’t miss the Solutions Stages in the Expo. This year’s stage will include TED Talk-style sessions related to career development. While you’re in the Expo, you’ll find value in browsing providers and exhibitors who might have a brilliant solution for you to solve tactical issues. That solution could free up your time to better position HR in your organization and contribute more to the bottom line.

Earn & Recertify HR Certification

Everyone who earns their HR certification understands the value it has in their career. It’s a badge of honor showing your hard work and commitment to the profession – but maintaining your credential is also an ongoing responsibility to hone your craft, and an advantage that not only helps you stay competitive in the field, but more importantly stay compliant and equipped to lead your organization into the future of HR.

If you haven’t yet earned an HR credential, sign up for an exam preparation course as a pre-conference session.

For the already-certified, earning your recertification credits is arguably one of the most important aspects of the conference! At CAHR18 you will earn a sizable chunk of your ongoing HRCI, SHRM, MCLE recertification credits. Have a specialty HRCI certification? Sort by Track or HR Certification Type on our Session Directory to determine which sessions will help you earn your credits!

Recertification credits at CAHR19:

HRCI Recertification Credits

SHRM Professional Development Credits

MCLE
  • 18.0 HR (General)
  • 13.75 Business
  • 15.0 California-specific (one of the largest amounts you can earn at a conference!)
  • 8.75 Global
  • 18.0 SHRM Professional Development Credits
  • 15.0 MCLE credits

 

How to Recertify at the California HR Conference

To earn your recertifications, be sure to keep track of which sessions you attend in your printed Conference Guide. After the conference, you will enter the Conference ID number (listed in your printed Conference Guide) as well as enter the sessions into your online certification account. For HR (General) credit, the ID number will be sufficient. For specialty certifications (SPHR, PHRca, GPHR), you will need to enter each session title you attended that qualifies for that certification. In short: guard your Conference Guide with your life until you log your credits!

 

Earn & Learn even more!

Want to earn even more recertification credits? Pre-order the CAHR19 On Demand by adding it to your registration – and earn even more web credits as you gain access to content from all conference concurrent sessions! Take your California HR education home and gain even more insights from sessions you missed. After the conference ends and the recordings are processed, you will gain access to all concurrent sessions so you can learn at your pace, wherever you like.

 

Show your career some TLC and help yourself rise to the next level by registering for CAHR19.

 

CAHR19 Session Sneak Preview

CAHR19 Session Sneak Preview

by | Apr 25, 2019 | Blog, Educational Tracks

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

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

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

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

 

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

Track Sponsor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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