Soumaya Khalifa

This program provides training in the broad-based cultural aspects of doing business in the Arab World, particularly in connection with Human Resources Management.  The presenter discusses the various aspects and components of HR relationship building, team building, and working in a company that has diverse cultures throughout the world.  Tactics for management, language, conceptions that vary from employee to employee, the proper way to effectuate management decisions and communicate performance issues will be highlighted.  In addition, methodologies for training employees to understand and deal with the diverse mixture of cultures from border to border will be a key focus of this program.  Strategies for implementing a successful training program and employee education will be included, especially for managers who are given responsibilities over jurisdictions that are outside their comfort zone.  This program provides broad insight into the cultural relationships that come into play in connection with international HR compliance and strategic planning.   Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:09:29

Betsy Johnson

The California Constitution affords every employee a constitutional right to privacy. While ever-changing technology may allow employers to monitor employees’ on-duty and off-duty behavior, this may raise complicated legal and practical concerns. California employers must strike the right balance between their obligation to provide employees with a safe workplace (including their “need to know” who their employees are and what they are up to) and the privacy rights of applicants and employees. This session addresses issues related to pre-employment screening, employee monitoring, the use of social media, and employer electronic device policies in California. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:12:07

Nicole Baker

Facing the need to understand our increasingly complex environment and to plan for a changing workforce of the future, Walt Disney International (WDI) established a foresight competency across its global regions. Spearheaded by HR leadership, a global futures team was created through an extensive training program, equipping WDI with tools to create the culture necessary for lasting change. Learn how HR leveraged this effort to become the strategic partner of choice. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:11:22

Bruce May

Every employer knows the best way to find top talent is to hire employees away from their competitors. And every employer strives to keep their competitors from doing the same to them. This age-old dynamic has created a curious body of law in California. Employees in the Golden State generally have the legal right to change jobs, but career moves can still lead to legal liability for all concerned if not done properly. The recent class action settlement involving a "no-raiding pact" among Silicon Valley titans highlights the risks to employers who go too far in stifling competitive recruiting. This Seminar provides a lively and informative overview of the legal landscape when recruiting personnel from the competition. We review each of the legal theories that come into play, including California\'s law against non-competes, tortious interference with contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, defamation, and unfair competition. We will then consider the perspective of all three parties--the hiring employer, the target employer, and the employee--and offer practical guidance on the best practices for each party. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:09:00

Louis Efron

Highly successful organizations are driven by purpose. Purpose-driven organizations like Tesla Motors are changing the world. From 1996 to 2011, purpose-driven companies provided returns of 1646%, compared to 157% for the S&P 500. Corporate purpose has proven to be the single most powerful tool to drive top and bottom line growth. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:05:54

Dr. Thomas Griebe & Anders Etgen Reitz

During the hiring process, many corporations face potential legal pitfalls limiting, permitting and/or barring the recruitment or compensation and benefits strategy. Similarly, when restructuring, organizations will have to navigate their way through a number of hurdles in relation to employees.   A panel of experts from Germany and the Nordic countries guide participants through the key legal considerations surrounding recruitment, hiring and restructuring in Northern Europe while identifying effective human resource management strategies to help achieve corporate goals. The unique cultural aspects of employment and HR strategy in these countries will be a strong component of this program.  The session will focus on key differences between the US and these countries.  Discussions of the hiring process, the different types of employment, the ongoing relationship, and termination will be critical components. In addition, discussions of data protection and whistleblower issues, social media policies, compensation and benefits, non-competition clauses, trade secrets protections, and other business interest protections are included.  This program also highlights the various EU directives related to employment law and how they apply to various countries.    Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:14:05

Jathan Janove & Keith Watts

Length - 1:14:54

Paul Falcone

How do you deal with executives who seem to cause—not solve—so many workplace problems? What’s the best approach to dealing with senior members of management who just don’t get it and who seem to defy the basic assumptions of “normal”? Whether they’re making off-color political remarks, referring to female staffers as “sweetie” and “honey,” or simply launching into good old-fashioned public shaming tirades where they censure others openly and inject ongoing embarrassment and resentment into their working relationships, these executives apparently don’t want to play nicely or otherwise get along with others. At some point, frustrated and angry employees challenge why such behavior is allowed to continue, and company leaders often times don’t take the situation truly seriously until people threaten to leave or a lawsuit looms on the horizon. Based on Paul’s bestselling book “101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees,” join us as we share a three-step engagement process that helps you structure appropriate and healthy engagement sessions with executives who for some reason or another believe they can act with impunity when it comes to making everyone’s lives miserable. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:12:19

Marc Horn

Developing a recruiting strategy that meets current needs while offering strategic future benefits is a priority for many organizations – but keeping up with the constantly changing recruitment landscape can be a challenge. HR and talent acquisition teams are working on tighter budgets than ever before, with more pressure to provide stronger results in a shorter time frame. Learn how to build and adjust talent acquisition strategies based on industry analytics and predictions. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 43:11

Paul Fleck

Mental health and disability issues can present complex concerns in the workplace. Given the proliferation of employees with mental health and disability diagnoses, it is important to understand how these conditions are treated by courts and disability laws. Learn how to handle unique accommodation issues that arise when addressing these matters. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:10:31

John Garner

This presentation provides an update on recent events and regulatory guidance under the ACA, along with an overview of the ACA\'s new reporting requirements for 2015. This session will address Complex benefits, income tax & payroll issues related to HCR, New employer reporting requirements under HCR, Rules regarding measurement, administrative & stability periods for employees, Penalties applying to employers with 100 or more employees, and the Latest guidance regarding minimum value coverage. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:12:22

Patrick Bosworth

Many organizations fill their leadership pipelines with managers who were promoted for their technical capabilities, but then enter "the management death zone", a zone field with new business challenges, obstacles, and often very little help. Learn how to avoid “losing” new managers as we share powerful examples from the aviation industry and what is done to keep pilots alive as they journey from student aviators to seasoned professionals. Many of these practices translate directly to steps we too can take to ensure that new leaders successfully make the transition from new managers to strategic leaders. Studies continue to show that organizations with effective “leaders of people” return more to shareholders, have lower turnover, and have a higher market value. As part of the discussion we show how effective training processes link to an organization’s strategic plan. We explore a new cutting edge approach that combines modern learning modalities to transform struggling managers into strategic leaders in an accelerated time frame. If you are a partner in the business responsible for developing talent and leveraging training dollars, this is a must attend workshop. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:08:17

Various HR Professionals

Length - 1:10:19

Fiona Loughrey & K. Lesli Ligorner

This program will focus on Employment Laws in the Asia-Pacific Region, the special differences between and among Asia, Europe, and the United States will be the focus of the discussion.  Particular focus will be paid to various employment and tax issues associated with working in China, as well as touching upon various immigration issues with respect to working in China and business presence issues that may arise for companies that are setting up in these countries.  Furthermore, a discussion on the employment laws in Japan and the various obstacles to termination that have recently arisen will also be a part of this program.  Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:28:07

Jason Campbell & Monique Ngo-Bonnici

The California Labor Code is a minefield for California employers, and even seasoned HR professionals have to keep a trained eye on its ever-evolving requirements. Policies that were once air tight can “blow up” whenever the law changes, leaving employers unnecessarily exposed to costly legal liability. Join California employment law specialists to discuss the top ten evolving landmines that California employers can and must avoid to remain successful: 1. Not staying apprised of new laws and changes to the old ones. 2. Failing to give employees sick leave. 3. Preventing employees from using work e-mail during non-work times. 4. Failing to train supervisors on bullying and sexual harassment. 5. Basing employment decisions on social media activity. 6. Misclassifying workers as exempt from overtime. 7. Allowing employees to decide whether or when they want to take a lunch break. 8. Imprudently terminating employees on leaves of absence. 9. Withholding wages or other compensation when employees don’t return company property. 10. Giving employees “comp time” instead of paying overtime. Attendees will learn an arsenal of proactive steps they can take to mitigate the risk of employment litigation in California’s ever-changing legal landscape. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:10:52

Jennifer McClure

The one thing that your CEO and CFO know? A business leader’s strategic importance is never measured by their position on the organization chart. It’s measured by results. Yet HR Leaders often struggle to articulate how they contribute to the success of strategic initiatives. The key to getting the C-suite’s attention? Translate critical HR responsibilities to the bottom-line and quantify results. In this session, you’ll learn 7 areas where HR must lead to ensure competitive advantage create maximum impact – and get noticed. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:11:25

Jessica Linehan

The flexibility of a telecommuting policy can benefit both employers and employees. However, the practical realities of allowing employees to work away from the workplace can lead to a minefield of legal issues that an employer must carefully navigate. This seminar will examine the risks and rewards of the flexible workplace, including: Performance management challenges posed by the work-from-home employee, Potential wage and hour pitfalls of telecommuting arrangements, Review trends in cases analyzing whether flexible work arrangements must be provided to accommodate employee disabilities, and the interaction between telecommuting arrangements and leaves of absence, and The importance of safeguarding company property and confidential information in a flexible work arrangement. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:08:59

Daniel Handman

In 2010, the National Labor Relations Board took the world of employment law by storm when it started to issue administrative decisions on social media in the workplace. It did not take long for the EEOC and numerous other agencies and courts have chimed in, leaving a path of confusing and inconsistent rulings. This session led by Dan Handman, a partner at Hirschfeld Kraemer and an expert on social media law, will focus on the bright line rules which have emerged on the biggest questions over the last five years. How can you access an employee\'s social media account without violating his privacy? When can you legally fire an employee for statements he made on social media? What pro-active steps can employers take to keep employees from making damaging statements using company-provided resources. Join us for this exciting, interactive program on the cutting edge of social media technology and law. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:15:14

Rae Majors-Wildman

What do companies need to do to keep their Rockstar employees happy? According to the U.S. Dept of Labor, approximately 2 million employees quit their jobs each and every month. The reasons your employees are fleeing may just surprise you. This talk will teach you how to attract top talent, and what you can do to keep them engaged, happy and highly productive. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:09:35

Greg Labate

Simply put, there is no more important document for an employer in California than the employee handbook. A well-written, updated, concise, compliant and user-friendly handbook is the most powerful weapon in the employer\'s arsenal to protect itself from employee litigation. Employers need to understand the strategic importance of the handbook, and pay proper deference to the drafting, distribution, and enforcement of the employer\'s policies contained therein. If you have not updated your employee handbook very recently, there are many new laws that require you to update your handbook again in 2015. At this seminar, we will cover the key employment policies that should be in every California employer’s handbook, including new policies concerning paid sick leave, social media, anti-bullying, reimbursement, discrimination, harassment, gender expression, religious dress, and more. We will provide sample policies to help you get you on the right track. We will also provide you with practical tips on how to update, rollout, and confirm receipt of handbooks, and review the dangers of electronic signatures. We will discuss the significance of utilizing a good employment application to screen out unwanted applicants and employees. We will review the mistakes most employers make in their handbooks and applications, and show you clever ways to avoid them. This seminar will be informative and entertaining, and should not be missed by California employers who want to know about the cutting edge issues in employment law. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:12:07

Renato Canizares

Please join a panel discussion on employment law in South America, where there are unique issues, particularly constitutional protections, and other right-to-work legislation that make compliance obligations unique in terms of understanding an employer’s regulatory obligations.  The panel discussion will compare rules among various South American jurisdictions, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina, with highlights in the areas of employment contracts, terminations, separations, and collective bargaining.  Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:07:51

Rich Falcone

Don't be found guilty of a sloppy workplace investigation. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes that can lead to unwanted, unnecessary and expensive litigation, and a judgment against the Company. Learn how to conduct a successful, legally compliant investigation and also meet the expectations of your corporate culture. Learn and understand: 1. The 8 common requirements identified by the California courts and the EEOC for a proper workplace investigation. 2. The foundation that you can and should put in place that will facilitate any future investigation. 3. The 10 common mistakes that investigator's make. 4. The Steps for planning and conducting an investigation. 5. The 5 Stages of an investigation. 6. Proper interview techniques. 7. How to Handle the difficult or non-cooperative witness. 8. How to make Credibility determinations. 9. How to properly document your investigation and preserve the attorney-client privilege. 10. The importance of and limitations on confidentiality (can you spell "NLRB?"). 11. How to reach a determination and prepare the final report. 12. How to deliver the final determination to those with a need to know. 13. How to prevent retaliation claims that often result from investigations. 14. How to resolve bitterness and wounded feelings that often result from workplace investigations. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:17:13

Don Everett

Enough talking, let’s actually do HR analytics. This session uniquely engages the audience collaboratively in a complete HR analytic sequence, resulting in a predictive model. Most HR professionals agree that analytics will be vital activities in their organizations. As a result, the field of human resources has now fallen prey to an affliction often associated with the tech sector – that is buzzworditis. Vogue terminology like Big Data, Work-force Science, and Personnel Economics can easily be misunderstood, especially without any experiential frame of reference. Individuals who want more than a surface level understanding of HR analytics will enjoy this immersive, interactive presentation that leads the audience through the multiple dimensions of an HR analytic project. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:10:47

Joanne Schlosser

Are you challenged figuring out how to get a work team to function more effectively together? Do you want to build better collaboration that enables team members to grow and thrive through the use of a few well chosen activities? Collaboration is essential in today’s fast paced, ever changing environment. Collaboration reduces or destroys silos. Silos occur when leaders, teams or departments are more interested in building themselves up than in achieving the organization’s objectives, trouble ensues, and efficiency and morale are adversely impacted. Joanne will share some of the challenges silos create and the benefits of collaboration, and will lead participants through several experiential activities from her book, The Big Book of Team Coaching Games that improve communication, reduce conflict and achieve extraordinary results. Have fun and learn by engaging in energizing, experiential activities that you can use with your teams immediately. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:16:47

Kathy Espinoza

In 14 years, 1 in 5 persons will be over the age of 65. The probability that our aging workers will be diagnosed with new diseases that affect their ability to produce and function will increase. This might include workers diagnosed with low vision, fibromyalgia, arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, diabetes, ALS, etc. Inclusion Ergonomics aims to retain the wealth of knowledge possessed by an aging and differently-abled workforce by ergonomically accommodating these individuals. In using inclusion ergonomics, you will be able to attract and retain the best workforce and design work environments to mitigate or reduce disability, not only within today\'s workplace, but also in tomorrow\'s. Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:06:03

Bill Inman

HR Technology & Talent Management: A Look At What\'s New (and good!) In 2015 In recent years, HR Technology has exploded to become a $14 Billion Dollar industry - and it shows every sign of continuing to grow. In fact, an incredible 57% of companies shopped for new HR Tech solutions over the last 18 months alone! However despite huge investments made by HR departments, many often feel that these systems fall short of their expectations. Other HR teams feel completely overwhelmed by the number of options out there and hold off on making a decision, continuing to use multiple systems for different functions and/or clunky, outdated software. In this session, we’ll show you how to effectively navigate the vendor marketplace using specific criteria related to your company size, industry, recruitment practices and employer brand. We’ll also analyze key trends in HR technology & Talent Management, giving you some insight on new (and practical!) systems that will help you in 2015 and 2016. Whether you’re a small, mid-cap or multi-million dollar company, the right HR Technology can transform your Talent Management practices…if you know how to buy. Join our session and we’ll show you how! Download the slides for this session here:

Length - 1:09:19

Alexander Scutro

Length - 1:08:05