William D. Wright

This program will provide perspective for HR professionals in understanding various data privacy laws among various nations.  Particular attention will be paid to the EU Directive on data privacy and various legislations in member nations.  However, discussions of the Data Privacy Laws in Asia, as well as Mexico and Latin America will also be highlighted.  This area will be of significant import to American HR professionals with operations abroad simply because American legislation has not matched the level of regulation and compliance obligations that exist outside of the United States.  An overview of this legislation will be discussed, as well as the various issues that should be addressed and understood by any HR professional. 

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Length - 1:04:19

Michael Adreani

With the recent California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal decisions in Mendiola v. CPS and Augustus v. ABM, the controversy over rest breaks and on call duty continues to be battled out in California’s courts leaving many issues unaddressed. One thing is for certain, California’s labor laws are becoming more complicated and nuanced, leaving employers at risk of rising wage and hour class actions. Runaway wage and hour class actions and the risk of millions of dollars in claims are at an all-time high, and no employer is immune from getting sued. Your goal is to win these suits outright or minimize your exposure to nuisance value settlements. How do you protect your business from large wage and hour verdicts that are not typically insured? This dynamic session, led by one of the principal attorneys in Augustus v. ABM, explores the impact of these rulings on rest and meal period requirements and daily overtime while offering the latest strategies you can employ to protect yourself from class actions and minimize your exposure to wage and hour litigation. We will present scenarios and outcomes when employers fail to closely monitor and adhere to wage and hour laws; discuss how a class action lawsuit can spiral out of control and result in huge uninsured exposure; and introduce steps to minimize that risk.

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Length - 1:06:03

Tony Enrico

Tony’s presentation offers practical and inspirational insights into how any executive can successfully lead their business, division or department when going through growing pains or when the organization is facing significant challenges. While serving as the President and COO of the nation's largest dealer of high-end exercise equipment, Tony's engaging turnaround story highlights the extreme human resources, financial, operational, sales & marketing issues that nearly killed the company and the strategic operating principles used to restructure the business resulting in reversing multi million dollar losses and regaining growth and profitability. This presentation is a real-life case study of how to overcome unbelievable business challenges while building a rock solid foundation for long-term success.

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Length - 1:03:37

Courtney Berg

In a study by the Deloitte University Press, CEOs said that human capital strategies are one of their top priorities for growth, yet 42% of business leaders believe their HR teams are underperforming, or “just getting by.” CEOs feel HR needs to acquire a stronger business acumen, stronger analytical skills, learn to operate as performance advisors and develop an understanding of the needs of the 1st Century workforce. As HR professionals we need to do more to gain the trust of our operations partners. This presentation builds HR professionals’ ability to meet the needs of their operations partners, teach them the key performance indicators of bringing value to operations and provide a framework with which they can enhance their relationships with the stakeholders in the organization. You can download the PPTs for this session here:

Length - 47:36

David Sturt

Data from one the world’s largest workplace studies, assessing 1.7 million cases of award-winning work, revealed 5 skills (things people do) that significantly predict higher results than traits (who people are). HR Leaders can use this data to both influence their people strategies, and directly tie those strategies to tangible business results. This session provides a framework for critical analysis of data, tying what people do (not who they are or how they fit into the culture) to the results they achieve (not how they feel about the organization).

Length - 1:15:32

Walter Stella & Holly Lake

Is California's new Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act getting you down? Do you feel a headache coming on whenever a new paid sick leave law gets enacted, whether in a California city or anyplace else your company operates? Does the thought of trying to coordinate paid sick leave with an existing PTO or vacation policy make you want to crawl under the covers? Fortunately, we’ve got your remedy. This program helps HR professionals untangle the new California paid sick leave law, from eligibility, accruals and caps, to advances, usage, and enforcement. We look at how the DLSE is interpreting the new law since it has been in effect, options for coordinating compliance under California's law with other state and local Paid Sick Leave requirements, and best practices for drafting and revising paid time off policies to ensure compliance. This program makes use of hypotheticals, interactive question and answer, and dynamic visual presentation. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:12:31

Kyle Kring

Job descriptions are one of the most important pieces of documentation an employer must have. Why? They set performance expectations, increase productivity, and prevent or assist significantly in defending numerous types of lawsuits. In addition, they clarify and enhance communication between employer and employee, and they are critical in supporting nearly every employment action, including hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. This seminar will discuss the importance of job descriptions as it relates to ADA claims, wage and hour claims (exempt/non-exempt), harassment and discrimination claims, and worker’s compensation claims. It will also discuss the important information that should be included in job descriptions and the reasons for it. We will discuss practical advice for formulating job descriptions and updating them on a regular basis along with their use as a teaching and evaluation tool for annual or regular performance reviews. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:01:09

Jeremy Eskenazi

In this fun, interactive session, we discuss the basis of all great recruiting and staffing excellence: the understanding that recruiting, and HR for that matter, is really about building and cultivating relationships. We discuss the tools and resources you'll need to transform yourself into a true recruitment consultant. We discuss how to use “contracting” in day-to-day relationships, and how to walk the line between being "of service" and not being "customer service". Learn how to position yourself and your teams as "expert consultants", not internal vendors and how to leverage the 4 components of a great recruiting Service Level Agreement to more effectively set and manage hiring manager expectations and drive accountability, as well as the key steps for successful recruiting relationship management. After this session, HR Generalists and Specialists will understand that Recruiting Rocks! Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:10:48

Allison West

Everyday HR professionals and business managers conduct investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, harassment or other potentially unlawful claims. The probability for litigation is high and a sound investigation can frequently reduce liability. Yet, all-too-often, investigators fail to get the critical information they need because they didn’t ask the right questions, weren’t prepared and didn’t know how to handle different types of witnesses. Frustrated by hostile or uncooperative witnesses? Stumped on how to get the level of detail you need? Gain practical tips and strategies from an experienced investigator to help you get the level of detail you need from your witnesses to ensure you conduct a thorough and effective investigation. You can download the PPTs for this session here:

Length - 1:17:51

Naomi Sheridan

The unique nature of employment laws in these jurisdictions are highlighted and discussions of contract obligations, separation pay, litigation, dispute resolution, business mergers, and tax & benefits issues are discussed.  Various leave obligations, as well as other special compliance issues are highlighted during this discussion.  This will provide a unique perspective on the laws in these countries south of the Equator.  Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:14:21

Christine Wilson

Participants test their knowledge of a wide variety of California employment laws in a lively interactive game show format. Topics include wage & hour, employee classification, disability accommodation, discrimination, disciplinary action; hiring, termination/layoffs, unemployment, Cal-OSHA and many others. This program emphasizes practical knowledge for human resources professionals who must be the company’s on-site compliance advisers in these multiple areas of law. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 01:01:29

Pamela Valencia

A perfect storm is upon us. And it’s a storm we created. After years of budget slashing, cost control, and cutting training/mentoring programs, the Baby Boomers that couldn’t afford to retire are finally heading to warmer climates. Now it’s time for Next Gen leaders to step in, define the strategy, and create a vision for the future. But they’re not ready. In this presentation, we use research from the 2014 Trends in Executive Development Report as a back-drop for exploring the causes and impact of the expanding skills gap for next generation leaders. Participants will learn: • The top development priorities across organizations • Major competency gaps of next generation leaders • Which activities are most likely to accelerate development • How their organization compares to other top companies • 7 critical competencies for success in leadership Attendees will also receive a free copy of the 2014 Trends in Executive Development Report ($135 value) and a copy of the best-selling book Now You’re Thinking! Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:05:12

Sahar Andrade

Over the past decade as the speed of globalization increases, as organizations become flatter, increasing diversification of the workforce in the United States due to the rapid changing demographics, increased rates of immigration, and 4 generations working together in the workplace; the critical need for competent multi-cultural leaders became evident to an organization’s success. Multiculturalism continues to gain momentum as we strive to live in a world without borders; culture is the essence that shapes customers’ or employees’ behavior Cross-Cultural Leadership balances the needs of the organization with the needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders to attract, recruit, retain the best employees and draws on the strengths that different cultures offer and gives their organizations the competitive edge needed to succeed in the 21st century. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:13:10

Lizz Pellett

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Length - 1:07:14

Ed Bray

As a busy benefits professional or HR professional who has responsibility for employee benefits, knowing you have a million responsibilities on a daily basis, which benefit initiatives should move to the top of your 2015/16 "to do" list and why? Using the 5th edition of the ABC's of Employee Benefits (published annually in the national benefits magazine, Employee Benefits News) as the basis, please join Ed Bray as he offers up over 15 key legal and practical employee benefit considerations to help you keep your company competitive, compliant, and a cut above the rest! He not only understands the legal issues associated with this new world of employee benefits (as he provides HR and employee benefits consulting and compliance support to employers of various sizes across California) but can appreciate what you do on a daily basis as he walked in your shoes for over 15 years in HR roles at the Irvine Company, Hawaiian Airlines, and First American Corporation.

Length - 1:09:25

Michael Butler

If you’re considering opening operations in a new country, getting a handle on staffing costs is likely at the top of your to-do list. It’s an important step in the planning and budgeting process. Reliable estimates will help you justify international expansion to your Board from a HR perspective. Often, HR starts with domestic expenses using our standard list of costs — salaries, benefits, car allowance — then make adjustments from there. This is a reasonable tack to take if you haven’t budgeted for international expansion before. Unfortunately, the task is rarely that simple.  The costs vary significantly from country to country. Then there are regulatory compliance requirements that will impact your bottom line. Toss in a host of hidden costs that you hadn’t expected, with painful penalties for doing things wrong, and it becomes clear that the process will be more involved than it seemed at first blush. This session will help you understand the importance of preparing an accurate budget for international expansion; how your staffing costs will vary country-to-country; mandatory, customary, termination, ongoing and indirect costs plus costs related to headcount. This presentation will focus on HR costs in Europe, Asia and Latin America with examples from specific countries. It will also cover wider reasons why countries end up with specific employment frameworks. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 59:19

Todd Wulffson

A flurry of new laws passed in 2014, agency actions are on the rise, and large portions of Obamacare are still up in the air mean that California employers are justifiably confused and concerned as to what 2015 may bring. This session is designed to assist HR professionals with proactive steps to compliance and staying off the radar of agencies and plaintiffs’ lawyers. We review: • The new legislative changes generating the most litigation, and best practices to ensure compliance • The current trends at both the state and federal agency level – and who and what issues are being targeted • The latest developments related to the Iskanian decision, and how to maximize use of arbitration agreements with your employees • Trending cases on discrimination in hiring and “updating” I-9 info under California’s new law • Analysis of the remaining mandates of Obamacare, and HR changes that can soften the blow Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:19:33

Kasey Sixt

Unleash the Communication Power of Your Employees - Most organizations do not yet realize the enormous power of an employee communication ambassadors program. But after listening to Kasey Sixt’s fun and informative session, attendees will understand that authentic employee communication is a must and has the ability to achieve a multitude of employment branding and recruitment goals: • Builds brand awareness for a company before hiring needs arise. • Builds brand awareness for a company among both active and passive candidates. • Creates a live, interactive, authentic vision of a company as an employer that has the energy and credibility that simply cannot be portrayed in a job posting or tactical, job-specific referral outreach program. Attendees will learn how to create or bolster an employee communication program, craft easy to follow guidelines and most importantly set up metrics to monitor the program’s performance and ROI. Kasey shares tips and tricks from the trenches including a few cool tools that will give employees easy access to approved content and jobs no matter where they are. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:00:55

Milo Shapiro

Public speaking coach Milo Shapiro, author of "Public Speaking: Get A's, Not Zzzzzz's!" has helped hundred of professionals become prepared, polished, and powerful when they speak. In the keynote version of his book, using his playful, story-filled approach, Milo covers these topics and more: • capturing the power of story to give make points sizzle • setting the stage with your body to help people visualize • the Seven Variants of Vocal Variety™ • the Four Stages to Successful Speech Structure™ • common ways that we alienate / distract our audiences • taking control of Q&A Full of fun, interactive chances to try out some of the material, and loaded with juicy aha's to avoid learner burnout! Whether this topic gives you the chills OR it's an area you think you excel at, there will be valuable ideas from this professional speaker who has been with the National Speakers Association for 10+ years. More at www.PublicDynamics.com . Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:14:25

J. Miller

Is there a “right” way to pay employees? How do organizations define “competitive” salaries? At times it is difficult for organizations to feel confident that they are targeting their salaries appropriately. As a result setting market competitive salaries becomes something of a guessing game that often times yields confusing and frustrating results. There is a way, however, for organizations to get ahead of the curve and properly define salary rates for their positions. By proactively using this methodology organizations are able to attract and retain the talent they need without ever having to worry they are under or overpaying their employees. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:01:09

Cathy Gee

In today’s dynamic health care environment, traditional employee benefit programs do not always meet employer coverage needs or cost expectations. Self-funding allows employers to save money, better understand their health care expenses, and have more control over how health care dollars are spent. This program reviews the basics of self-funding, including plan designs, stop-loss insurance, claims funding, utilization data and potential cost savings. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:08:37