Speakers Archive

May 2010

Important Keys to Winning More Unemployment Insurance Cases

Learn how to save money for your company by winning more UI cases and reducing the taxes you pay each year. This timely and important presentation will cover:
Update on the bankrupt UI system - Can it be saved?
Why your UI taxes may DOUBLE in the very near future
Important keys to winning more cases and saving $$$ for your company
Communicating with EDD interviewers - Are you speaking their language?
Decision making concepts you must understand
Absence/Tardiness cases - Why they are so hard to win - Some useful strategies
Voluntary Quits - Information you will need when employees quit their jobs
Appeal Hearings - How to prepare and testify - How to win a higher percentage

SPEAKER:
Stewart M. Lerner Before founding the management consulting firm of Lerner & Associates, Mr. Lerner's prior career spanned 30 years with the Employment Development Department (EDD), most of it in management and administration of the Unemployment Insurance program. He has represented employers in numerous UI hearings and conducts seminars for thousands of employers annually. He has co-authored a variety of publications with leading employment law attorneys here in California.

April 2010

Winning the Workers' Compensation Game

Most employees would be surprised to learn how much you pay to insure against their job related injuries, but there's no reason to pay more than you have to. With anticipated higher rates during the next few years it is even more important to control costs.

Some questions the seminar will answer are:

Why are Workers' Comp rates expected to rise during the next few years?
What can I do to make sure my rates stay as low as possible?
What can I do after an alleged injury to help keep costs down?
What can I learn about Workers' Comp to make me a better HR professional?

SPEAKER:
Brian Metcalfe is an insurance broker and Executive Vice President of Bolton & Company, a major regional insurance broker founded in 1931. Bolton's Workers' Compensation practice has handled hundreds of millions of dollars in premiums. It is a service rich environment, offering a wide range of solutions to keep companies safe and control costs.

March 2010

Leading Yourself and Others Through Change

Self-Resilience - How to Thrive Versus Survive During Uncertain Times
One of the few things we can count on life: 1) Death 2) Taxes 3) Constant CHANGE!
But who do leaders and helping professionals like you turn to when they struggle with change? Do you find yourself saying, "Hey, I'm fine." or "I can take care of myself?"
Would you like some support? Come explore how you can move through change in a way that creates stability and strength for yourself and others!
During this session you will:

Learn a comprehensive change model that examines the change process on a strategic and emotional level
Explore how Self-Resilience is crucial to thriving during change
Complete a Self-Resilience Self- Assessment Indicator
Consider how to build Self-Resilience

Apply concepts learned to a real life change you are currently experiencing or leading

SPEAKER:
Rachel Karu: RAE Development, a professional and personal growth consulting organization, assists strategic and innovative organizations, teams and individuals to Reflect, Act and Excel, providing a path for success, productivity and fulfillment.
Rachel Karu brings more than 18 years professional development experience with primary expertise in coaching, and training managers, and individuals in the areas of executive, career and personal coaching, leadership and management development, communication skills, team effectiveness, and performance management. Clients include Nestle, Raytheon, Citibank, Mattel, Warner Brothers, Philips, and the United States Navy. Rachel possesses a MS in Counseling for Business and earned her Coaching Credential from International Coach Federation. Rachel is the Chairperson for the ASTD Westside Breakfast Special Division. She is a speaker with Vistage International. Rachel's Competency Case Study has been published in The Wisdom of ASTD-LA (ASTD-LA, 2001).

February 2010

Employment Law Legal and Legislative Update

This presentation will provide attendees with an update and analysis on the new FMLA regulations, federal and state legislation that has gone into effect as of the beginning of the calendar year, relevant case law that impacts California employers, the staus of immigration regulations and enforcement as well as a forecast of new legislation in the Obama administration.

All employers, regardless of size or composition of employees, must always be knowledgeable about new laws and trends both within the legislature and the courts. This presentation will provide attendees with a comprehensive update on what new employment laws and cases will impact employers in the coming year.

SPEAKER:

Lonnie D. Giamela, Esq. is an associate in the Irvine office of the national law firm of Fisher & Philips LLP, practicing exclusively in llabor and employment law representing management. Lonnie received undergraduate degrees from The George Washington University and his law degree from Georgetown University. Lonnie has utilized his legal knowledge and unique experiences from a family owned busienss in giving scores of presentations to national, state and local organizations including the Council on Education in Management, the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association, PIHRA District Meetings and Conferences, SHRM, and other employer and human resource professional organizations.

January 2010

No luncheon meeting this month.

December 2009

The Human Side of Communication

Communication affects every part of our lives. We use it to conduct business, make friends, and find solutions. It is the one human activity that we all need to perform well.

Gain lasting results through effective communication. Earn trust, gain respect, and build rapport. Guide conversations and influence others. Open dialog so others can tell you what they want you to know.

SPEAKER:

Steve Kaye helps leaders achieve results that last. Since 1992, his workshops have informed and inspired people nationwide. And his meeting facilitation has helped leaders obtain results that others support.

He has written four books, published over 900 blogs plus articles, spoken at 21 PIHRA events, appeared on radio and TV, and produced five collections of poems.

He has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and 20 years of experience working for DuPont and Chevron.

November 2009

THRIVE!

How To Refocus, Re-energize and Re-engage Employees To Ensure Your Company's Quick Recovery From the Recession

If your company has experienced cutbacks, layoffs, and other cost-cutting initiatives, it's likely a "psychological recession" has set in. The result: lower morale and less productivity. Your company's quick and full recovery from the recession depends on your ability to create a new mindset - a common language and shared commitment to thriving.

In this high-content, high- participation session, take away proven strategies to inspire employees to produce exceptional results, stay positive, focused and feel proud of themselves.

This session will help you re-engage and re-energize employees to produce extraordinary results and ensure your company's fast recovery from the recession.

· Identify the impact of the "psychological recession" and "post- layoff survivor disorder" on your company's performance and profitability.

· Learn simple steps to reenergize and refocus employees at every level of your organization on success so they perform at peak levels.

· Set new expectations to eliminate excuses, complaints and gossip that drain energy, focus and morale.

SPEAKER:

Sandy Asch is the principal of Alliance for Organizational Excellence LLC, [www.Uexcel.com] a San Diego based consulting company. Asch, an industry leader, is a nationally recognized speaker, and author of Excellence at Work: The Six Keys to Inspire Passion in the Workplace. Sandy's presentations at SHRM Annual Conferences have received top ratings from HR professionals internationally. She consults with companies globally to achieve employer-of-choice status and improve bottom line results by attracting, optimizing and retaining top talent.

Twenty thousand individuals from 400+ companies have participated in Sandy's programs as a means to achieve improved results. Her long- standing client, Cobham Sensor Systems, won the Marble Award for Workplace Excellence in 2008 for it's Employer of Choice initiative inspired and led by Sandy. She holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Management and has taught Graduate and Undergraduate classes in Human Resources Management.

October 2009

Out of the Doldrums - Almost Overnight

The fastest way to get out of the doldrums is to become extraordinary across a wide spectrum of skills - become great at leadership, negotiating, innovating, communicating, teamwork, selling, time management, managing upward, downward and sideways. Join Aman Motwane as he reveals how to master all these skills - easier and faster than traditionally possible.

· Learn how the truly successful individuals and organizations master multiple skills simultaneously (you no longer have the luxury of learning one or two skills at a time).

· Understand why the traditional ways of learning - lots of information, rules, laws, scripts, prescriptions, etc. - actually hinder performance, increase your workload and detract you from what will actually produce results.

SPEAKER:

Aman Motwane has been featured in the national media (including locally in the Daily Breeze) as the UnGuru. That's because, unlike most gurus and experts today who teach you rules and laws that become quickly obsolete and irrelevant, he teaches you how to transcend rules and laws and remain timely and timeless, no matter what's happening to the economy or to the external environment. Tom Peters featured Aman's corporate accomplishments under the headline, "Out of the Doldrums Overnight." You can learn more about Aman at RadicalOverhaul.com.

September 2009

No luncheon meeting this month.

August 2009

Solving the Unemployment Insurance Puzzle:

Learn how the program is funded, how to properly respond to claims, and when to file Appeals. You will gain a better understanding of the program, learn how to win more cases, and reduce you UI costs.

SPEAKER:

Stewart Lerner's prior career spanned 30 years with the Employment Development Department, most of it in management and administration of the Unemployment Insurance program. He now represents employers in UI appeal hearings, and responds to discrimination complaints and hearings before the State Labor Commissioner. He is the author of numerous books as well as a sought-after seminar speaker/trainer who presents programs to thousands of employers annually.

July 2009

How to Have Difficult Conversations with your Employees

During these challenging economic times, it is important that leaders know how to talk to their employees to achieve optimum results. Whether the conversation is regarding layoffs, downsizing, additional work load, etc., there is a way to speak to your employees and still gain their trust and get the most out of their performance.

SPEAKER:

Gary M. Clifford II has an extensive background in Operational Management, having served as Vice President/General Manager for a division of Time Warner for 24 years. He is now the Chief Operating Officer for Athens Services. Mr. Clifford received his M.A. in Organizational Management from Azusa Pacific University, and is currently a college professor. He was appointed by President George Bush as a Commissioner on the Selective Services Commission. Mr. Clifford has been a Glendora City Councilmember for over 7 years and was Mayor from 2005-2006.

June 2009

Updates on ADA and FEHA:

Medical leaves, the interactive p[rocess and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA") are some of the most challenging and complicated issues that Human Resources professionals face. This presentation will provide attendees with a functional understanding of the relevant lasws including recent amendments to the ADA, analysis into case law that provides guidance on how to handle certain situations, insight into documents that should be utilized, and practical advice on these pertinent issues.

Attendeeswill be provided a foundational knowledge on the relevant laws and cases, tools to properly handle medical leaves; guidance on how to navigate through the interactive process and beneficial steps to minimize risk and ensure that company policies and procedures are administered properly.

SPEAKER:

Lonnie Giamela is an associate in the Irvine office of the national law firm of Fisher & Phillips LLP, practicing exclusively in labor and employment law representing management. Lonnie received undergraduate degrees from the George Washington University and his law degree from Georgetown University.

Lonnie has utilized his legal knowledge and unique experiences from a family owned business in giving scores of presentations to national, state and local organizations including the Council on Education in Management, the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association, PIHRA District Meetings and Conferences, SHRM, and other employer and human resource professional organizations.

May 2009

"4 Strategies for Controlling Healthcare Costs"

Discover four powerful strategies that control rapidly rising healthcare costs without reducing benefits:

Change the Paradigm: Why you should consider a defined contribution plan
Empower with Choice: How to provide your employee with choice
Unbundle: How using two carriers to purchase benefits can reduce your costs
Refinance: How new important tax code changes allow you to refinance how you pay for healthcare benefits

SPEAKER:

Brent Heurter is the President of Healthy Halo, specializing in employeebenefits and healthinsurance cost-control.

For 21 years, Brent has been a solid leader in the insurance industry:

President andPrinciple, PWA
Instructor, InsuranceEducation Association (IEA)
Vice-President, Benefits,USI

A gifted speaker and writer, Brent has written extensive manuals, nearly 100 articles, and white papers which have been published in numerous trade and professional journals.

April 2009

"How to Develop a Salary Structure"

This presentation will provide a step by step process of how to build a basic salary structure from scratch. It will cover such areas as the role of job descriptions, the importance and significance of job titles and job families, establishing pay grades and pay ranges, the role of salary surveys and job benchmarking, linking benchmarked jobs to different but comparable jobs within the organization, linking a pay structure to merit and promotional increases, and the role of red and green circled positions. The presentation will also include examples of spreadsheets and charts that can help with the analysis of all incumbent data and how to link this data to the compensation structure you are building.

SPEAKER:

Martin Levy is an HR Professional with over 25 years of management responsibility across several industries. Just prior to starting his own consulting company, Martin was the SVP of HR for PFF Bank & Trust. He has served as adjunct faculty for the University of Redlands, Keller Graduate School of Management, and the University of Phoenix. Martin has his SPHR, and BS and MA degrees. He has published articles in Personnel Journal, Manage Magazine, and Workspan magazine. He has also been a presenter at major conferences for ASTD, Benefits Management Forum and Exposition, World at Work, World Research Group, and PIHRA.

March 2009
"Train to Retain: How to keep your best employees"

People quit managers, not companies. While employees may initially join a company for its reputation, high salary, or great benefits, it's ultimately the relationship with their managers that keep them there. So, to ensure the retention of productive employees, companies need to invest in leadership training wisely.

SPEAKER:

Dr. N. Elizabeth Fried is an author, consultant, and executive coach. As President of N.E. Fried and Associates, Inc., her firm has served more than 1,500 clients worldwide. A vibrant and informative speaker, she addresses audiences on such topics as 360 feedback, employee engagement, and coaching. She has published four books and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, Business Week, and FORTUNE.

February 2009
"Employment Law Legal and Legislative Update"

This presentation will provide attendees with an update and analysis on the new FMLA regulations, federal and state legislation that has gone into effet as of the beginning of the calendar year, relevant case law that impacts California employers, the status of immigration regulations and enforcement as well as a forecast of new legislation in the Obama Administration.

All employerss, regardless of size or composition of employees, must always be knowledgeable about new laws and trends both within the legislature and the courts. This presentation will provide attendees with a comprehensive update on what new employment laws and cases will impact employers in the coming year.

SPEAKER:

Lonnie Giamela, Esq. is an associate in the Irvine office of the national law firm of Fisher & Phillips LLP, practicing exclusively in labor and employment law representing management. Lonnie received undergraduate degrees from The George Washington University and his law degree from Georgetown University. Lonnie has utilized his legal knowldge and unique experiences from a family owned business in giving scores of presentations to national, state and local organizations including the Council on Education in Management, the Orange COunty Automobile Dealers Association, PIHRA District Meetings and Conferences, SHRM, and other employer and human resource professional organizations.

January 2009
No meeting this month

December 2008
"Virtual Influence: Winning Support for Strategic HR Involvement"

Can't get not respect? What's the problem? In the end it doesn't matter. The reswponsibility for creating a different experience is still in YOUR hands. YOU must be able to influence executive decisions. If you are not underutilizrd and underappreciated, this workship is not for you. If you are, it is absolutely essential.

Influence demands good strategy and tactics. The workshop will pose the questions that reveal what you must do to influence the peodple that have power in your professional life - and provide answers. Also receive a free copy of Dr. Saracco's book, 9, 9 Coaching: Team Management for Winners.

SPEAKER:

Dr. Don Saracco of MLC & Associates, Inc. has over thirty years experience in human and organizational development in manufacturing, health care, and government organizations. His background includes the design and delivery of corporate education and training as well as executive coaching, facilitation or organizational change and process improvement. He is the author of "9, 9 Coaching: Team Management for Winners" and a number of articles published in periodicals.

November 2008
"Stop! You Can't Take That! - How to Protect Your Company's Confidential Information"

Employers want to know how to prevent departing employees from taking confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information, from unfairly competing, and from soliciting their employees.

Attend this lesson to learn what steps you can take to protect your confidential information and to prevent employees from using it to your company's disadvantage.

Employers will learn how to identify what information they want to keep confidential, how to prepare a confidentiality agreement, and how to make it consistent with other employment agreements.

Employers will also learn what steps they must take internally to protect confidential information, including proper termination protocol and consistent enforcement of confidentiality obligations.

SPEAKER:

Nancy Yaffe is a partner at Folger, Levin & Kahn LLP. She graduated from UCLA (1987) and USC Law School (1995). Nancy represents clients in employment litigation matters. She provides pre-litigation counseling and advice to clients nationwide on employment-related issues including harassment, discrimination, ADA/disability compliance, age-and-hour, labor and employee relations. Before law school Ms. Yaffe worked in the entertainment industry.

October 2008
(No meeting this month)

September 2008
"Untangling the Web of FMLA/CFRA/PDL and Other Medical Leaves"

This presentation will provide both a refresher course and advanced nuances to state and federal disability and medical leave laws such as ADA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, FTDI and Workers' Compensation. The presentation will include discussion of these laws, relevant cases and real-life hypotheticals that attendees may encounter.

SPEAKER:

Lonnie D. Giamela, Esq. is an associate in the Irvine office of the national law firm of Fisher & Phillips LLP, practicing exclusively in labor and employment law representing management. Lonnie received undergraduate degrees from The George Washington University and his law degree from Georgetown University. Lonnie has utilized his legal knowldge and unique experiences from a family owned business in giving scores of presentations to national, state and local organizations including the Council on Education in Management, the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association, PIHRA district meetings and conferences, SHRM, and other employer and human resources organizations.

August 2008
"New Game, New Rules: What Every HR Professional Needs to Know about the Changing Workforce"

Join us for a unique look at the youngest generation in the workforce - the Millennials, sometimes known as Generation Y. Did you know that by the time the average Millennial reaches the age of 21, she or he has logged:

10,000 hours on the phone
20,000 hours of TV
250,000 emails and text messages
500,000 commercials

This digital native, random access, multi-tasking, high-expectation segment of our workforce brings great promise and tremendous challenge for Human Resource professionals. Our newest, youngest employees are puzzled with phrases like "pay your dues" and "we tried that already" - and they are inclined to walk not whine when the workplace doesn't meet their expectations. In short, we need new rules to engage and retain this generation.

This interactive, practical session features information about:

The New Game - Fast Facts about the Millennial Generation
The New Rules for the New Workforce
Top Tips for Engagement and Retention

SPEAKER:

Devon Scheef and The Learning Cafe specialize in solving issues related to the four-generation workplace. For ten years, they have engaged in primary research, captured trends, and observed workplace behavior. They work with organizations to implement training that bridges the generation gap at work. Their clients cover three continents and many industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, aerospace and defense, utilities and the federal government. Devon's work has been published or cited in over two dozen publications and a college textbook. Her latest publication, "Engaging a Changing Workforce: Study of Four Generations" is groundbreaking research about the engagement and dissatisfaction drivers for each generation.

July 2008
"Learning Styles and Communication: The Link to Being Heard Loud and Clear in the Workplace"

There are four basic learning styles which dictate how we humans absorb information and then communicate information. Women use women-speak and men use men-speak to get their point across. With the use of learning styles, all barriers are easily and effortlessly crossed.

Listenig to Laurelle speak, you will learn the four basic styles of learning, how to identify the styles of others, and will be able to apply what you've learned immediately with others and to be heard loud and clear in the workplace.

SPEAKER:

Laurelle Johnson is the founder of Innerwealth Communications, a public speaking coaching firm that positions female executives and entrepreneurs on the fast track to success through the power of public speaking. Laurelle coaches leading entrepreneurs to power up their public speaking skills in order to increase revenues, build their client base and pitch to angel investors and venture capitalists.

He background in corporate America trained her to present, close large contracts upwards of $75m and helped her rise to the top of her profession to become a Sales and Marketing Executive for a Fortune 500 company.

Laurelle is also a sought-after public speaker herself. In her down to earth talks, entrepreneurs learn that today's marketplace demands more of them than simply being passionate about what they do. Her eye-opening sessions leave audiences feeling that they have finally received the key to professional success.

Laurelle completed a B.A. in Speech Communications and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.

June 2008
"Healing Dysfunction at Work"

Dysfunctional office behavior has traditionally been tolerated as an unavoidable by-product of what happens when a lot of different kinds of people work together every day. The "crazy boss" or "rebel employee" is no laughing matter. Over the last decade, research efforts have demonstrated that incivility at the office has a direct impact on the bottom line. Often leadership identified a "problem individual" and focuses on changing him or her. This is only part what is needed. When leadership communicates that it prioritizes how employees treat one another through an equal, consistent enforcement of a code of conduct, then productivity increases.

"Healing Dysfunction at Work" addresses the perfectly legal, yet infinitely frustrating behavior of individuals commonly known as "jerks." Dr. Kohn presents relevant research, examines the problem from an organizational and individual perspective and offers practical solutions. This informative, fun and thought-provoking workshop provides participants with a take-away toolbox to help combat dysfunction, increase morale and positively impact the company's bottom line.

SPEAKER:

Dr. Jill R. Kohn is a clinical psychologist and an organizational consultant with Kohn Communications. As a consultant, she collaborates with leadership to identify and strengthen weakenesses within the firm culture that foster sysfunctional behavior, thereby improving quality of work life among individuals. She also coaches individuals identified as disruptive, providing essential interpersonal skills training.

Dr. Kohn's clinical experience has direct relevance to her consulting practice. She is trained to comprehend system dynamics and has extensive experience with behavior modification, including work with addictive behaviors, eating disorders and anger management. For several years, Dr. Kohn co-facilitated anger management groups for perpetrators of domestic violence as well as survivors. A prolific speaker on interpersonal communication in the workplace, her topics have included recognizing and correcting dysfunctional behavior, team building and change management. Dr. Kohn also maintains a private psychotherapy practice in West Los Angeles, California and is a member of the Society for Human Reseource Management.

May 2008
"Help! I'm Stuck in a Meeting and They Ran out of Donuts"

Most meetings lose money. Chit chat, stories, and arguments seem to matter more than results. Decisions, if any, seldom last. In our competitive economy, no business can afford such waste. This program shows you how to lead meetings that end with decisions and solutions others will support. By the end of this program you will be able to:

Set up a meeting that ends with results
Stay in control of the meeting
Get ideas from everyone
Conduct a fair process that promotes accountability
Maximize the use of everyone's time

SPEAKER:

Steve Kaye, Ph.D. shows leaders how to make their meetings profitable. He is a certified professional facilitator and the author of two books on effective meetings. He has published hundred of articles on leadership topics, worked with clients such as Avery Dennison, Epson, and Unocal, and appeared on radio and TV.

April 2008
"Fresh Thinking: Techniques to boost your Creative Abilities"

When we face persistent problems, we may feel there is simply no solution. But the real problem may that we've allowed our creativity to atrophy. Margaret Connery will help us develop our creative skills by teaching us three techniques for Fresh Thinking -techniques we can use to develop our creative skills and find more creative solutions to our persistent problems.

SPEAKER:

Margaret Connery has a Bachelor of Science in Education, her Masters in Business Administration, and extensive experience in health care, organizational development, and human resources. Her studies of creativity and organizational problem solving have helped her identify specific techniques for analyzing and solving complex and difficult problems. We will learn and practice three of these techniques that we can immediately apply to actual, persistent problems.

March 2008
"Managing the Gap "

This program is a fun, thought-provoking, somewhat sarcastic introspection, delving into the one element of our business that is the most difficult to manage - the people side. In this behavioral introspection, we will learn how to better manage the GAP that exists between who we are and who we need to be to get the job done.

Attendees will be able to objectively measure the behavioral requirements of all positions within their company and determine if their applicants or incumbents are a match for their position.

SPEAKER:

Bill Wagner, CSP is an engaging, passionate and humorous speaker who assists audiences and clients in identifying, analyzing, and developing solutions for a wide range of problems in today's business world. His expertise and straight- forward approach sets him apart from other industry specialists and allows participants to become their own organizational experts.

Bill's research is supported by metrics used strategically to maximize results and subsequently guide audiences to the behavioral "light at the end of the tunnel."

February 2008
"Internal Controls/Fraud Investigations "

This presentation covers the basics about fraud schemes that most commonly occur in the workplace. It will also identify common types of fraud; who is most likely to commit fraud; when fraud is most likely to occur; how fraud is typically detected; and action steps that can be taken by all organizations to promote a fraud-free environment and a culture of ethics and integrity. You will also be introduced to the some of the issues facing the HR Department in the prevention, detection, and investigation of fraud within the organization.

SPEAKER:

Linda Saddlemire, CPA, CFE and Ernie Cooper, CPA, CFE, Esq represent Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman, an accounting services firm headquartered in Glendora, CA.

Linda's practice areas include audits, fraud investigation, and business and consulting services. She has been a partner for the last 18 years and has worked with a variety of industries including governmental agencies, school districts and not-for- profit organizations.

Ernie Cooper is a frequent speaker, trainer, and publisher on forensic accounting and fraud investigations. He was a Special Agent for the FBI for twenty years and before consulting with Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman, was the Director of Forensic Investigative Practice for KPMG in Los Angeles.

December 2007
"Understanding Your Behavioral Style and That of Others "

No two people are alike. People we meet have different values, temperaments and personalities. While this makes life interesting, it often also makes communication difficult. In order to communicate effectively, one must come to understand: oneself and what makes us unique; the very different styles of thinking and behaving that are found in the people we meet and in ourselves; and how to get into synch with these different people and their styles to eliminate barriers to communication that lead to misunderstandings and conflicts

SPEAKER:

Dr. Al Restivo, Ph.D., an organizational psychologist, served as Chairman of PIHRA District 3 for two terms. He is president of Oaktree Learning Systems, Inc. Oaktree provides training, consulting and coaching as well as outsourced human resources services. Dr. Restivo is an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University where he teaches Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

November 2007
"Conflict Styles Workshop - How to deal with conflict effectively "

During this workshop you will:

Learn about effective approaches to dealing with conflict.
Discover how to actively choose your approach to conflict depending on the person you are interacting with and the situation.
Learn the difference between Position based and Interest based problem solving.
Develop sharper listening behaviors and openness to others' ideas.

SPEAKER:

Rachel Karu MS, ACC and Melissa Karz MBA: are partners of Kruz Consulting - a professional development practice specializing in organizational effectiveness, leadership and management development and executive coaching. Rachel obtained her MS in Counseling for Business and Melissa earned her MBA from UCLA. Prior to co- founding Kruz Consulting, Rachel served as HR Manager and Training and Organization Development Manager at both the corporate and regional levels and Melissa was a consultant with Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

October 2007
"PIHRA Districts 11 & 15 Food, Fun and Networking Mixer"

This special event graciously sponsored by Dave & Buster's in Ontario Mills.

SEPTEMBER 2007
"What's sexy about harassment, discrimination, and retaliation? "

The latest trends in harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims. Who's suing whom, and how can the employer protect themselves. Participants will learn about: · Recent ruling about whether a retaliation claim demands an investigation. · What your supervisors don't know and should! · Effective and ineffective harassment training. · Most common investigation mistakes that attorneys are suing employers for.

SPEAKER:

Lorenzo Callender: As VP of Consulting Division @ Parallax Education, Lorenzo has trained thousands of both supervisors and employees about what constitutes harassment, discrimination and retaliation. He's been interviewed as an HR Expert both on TV and Radio. He's assisted clients with their investigations and has assisted attorneys with their lawsuits. Lorenzo has also trained supervisors and HR Professionals on how to conduct an effective investigation. Besides his many training and speaking engagements, Lorenzo spends much of his time working with Supervisors, Top Executives, Doctors, and Attorneys who need special one-on-one training on the issues of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

AUGUST 2007
"HR Audit: Pay or Play"

HR Audits are a necessary evil. While you may believe that your company is complying with all of California's nuanced laws and regulations, an audit will often prove differently. Attend this session to learn about the topics most important to audit, such as exempt status, meal breaks, I9 compliance, and work permits for minors. Also learn why it is often important to have an attorney involved in the audit process.

SPEAKER:

Nancy Yaffe, Esq. is a partner at Folger Levin & Kahn LLP. She is a graduate of UCLA (1987, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Departmental Honors) and of USC Law School (1995). Nancy represents clients in employment litigation matters throughout California. She has successfully defended all types of harassment and discrimination matters, ADA/disability matters, and wage-and-hour litigation for clients in all types of industries. Nancy also provides pre- litigation counseling and advice to clients nationwide.

JULY 2007
"Leadership Above the Line"

Leadership Above the Line introduces a new tool called the People Model. The People Model is a grid; it's a chart that helps people to interpret situations and discern how to relate to people best. The People Model is very distinct in that its main contribution is to help people rise "above the line" and be more ethical. The top goal of the model is to produce first-rate leaders who live above the line in all three categories. In practical terms, the People Model is great for building and strengthening teams.

The People Model addresses all employees, regardless of their place in the organization, and will help you become a better leader (and person).

SPEAKER:

Sarah Sumner, Ph.D. knows organizational life from the vantage point of business, academia, and nonprofit organizations.

Though she has an MBA, what she brings to us in the People Model does not come from the classroom or business textbooks. It comes from firsthand experience in the workplace, principled thinking, and a basic innovative idea. Sarah's qualifications to speak are evidenced by the fact that she has a national forum. Recently she keynoted at a leadership conference in Chile. She has also spoke to Fresenius Medical Care, the Los Angeles Police Academy School, and most notably, the Pentagon.

JUNE 2007
"What Exactly is Long Term Care?"

Five reasons HR professionals should attend this presentation:

To learn more about Long Term Care (LTC)
Definitely a part of benefits that companies can offer to their employees
To know the different options to pay Long Term Care
Part of retirement health planning
Not only applies to yourself but to anyone who needs LTC (e.g., aging parents & other members in the family).

What you'll learn:

Defining what long term care is
Learn how the long term care options work
Learn the benefits of long term care
Know the difference between Long Term Care and CA Partnership

SPEAKER:

Jeanne Choi is a long term care specialist and an HR director. She currently manages the Human Resources functions at Wealthnet Financial and conducts educational seminars to public and private organizations about long term care planning. Outside of her work, Jeanne serves as a Board member for PIHRA District 12 and is an active Chamber member for the Santa Clarita Valley community.

MAY 2007
"HR Coaching in Performance Management"

Managing Employees' Performance for Maximum Productivity: This training session will address the leadership skills needed for today's successful managers to entice employees to reach organizational goals, for management to understand how
to establish performance standards and manage performance improvement issues. It also covers the methods needed to work with employees to meet performance standards,
counsel, and successfully coach employees towards other opportunities.

Three reasons HR professionals should attend this presentation:

1. To develop a performance review system with objective review criteria

2. To minimize challenges in the evaluation process

3. To avoid inconsistencies in employment practices and minimize potential litigation

SPEAKER:

Beverly J. Bailey is owner of Bailey Strategic Human Resources and comes to you
with a wealth of expertise and accomplishments. She provides advisory support and
serves as an expert witness in Human Resources. She provides training for employers
in areas such as: EEO, Preventing Sexual Harassment, and Strategic Interviewing
Skills. She has written various articles on HR issues and teaches at various Universities
such as UCI and guest lectures at conferences.

***Bonus Program!*** 2-1-1 San Bernardino
Presented by Gary Madden
Inland Empire United Way

The goal of 2-1-1 San Bernardino is to provide timely, effective access to accurate and comprehensive information and referral for the residents of San Bernardino County, and to provide coordination support in times of disaster, either natural or deliberate.

APRIL 2007
Ergonomics: Ignoring it may cost you (Part 2)

This presentation will cover Return to Work programs and what the law says about reasonable accommodation. The program will also compare FEHA to the ADA as well as cover interactive processes and recent case law. Labor code review will be discussed in regards to post 2004 injuries.

SPEAKER:

Aida Hughes is the owner of Hughes Occupational Consultants. She has 24 years in business as employer consultant in matters of re-employment of disabled employees, Ergonomic Workstation evaluations, prevention of work place injuries, and FEHA Accommodation meetings. Aida earned an M.A. from Cal State Fullerton and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Certified Case Manager (CCM).

MARCH 2007
Ergonomics: Ignoring it may cost you (Part 1)

This presentation will cover the following topics:

California’s Business Challenges
Reducing work place injuries
OSHA/Cal OSHA Regulations regarding Ergonomics compliance
Requirements of Section 5110 (Cal OSHA)
ID a risk situation

Costs related to workplace injuries

SPEAKER:

Aida Hughes is the owner of Hughes Occupational Consultants. She has 24 years in business as employer consultant in matters of re-employment of disabled employees, Ergonomic Workstation evaluations, prevention of work place injuries, and FEHA Accommodation
meetings. Aida earned an M.A. from Cal State Fullerton and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Certified Case Manager (CCM).

FEBRUARY 2007
New Trends in Compensation Design and Administration

This presentation will inform what HR professionals should know about current trends and developments in compensation administration including increased use of incentive pay—types and design of those programs— methods to simplify salary plan development and administration, changes in executive pay and a potential new government scrutiny of pay plans- “Systemic Discrimination.”

SPEAKER:

Martin Kenny, CCP is the President of the Compensation Center, LLC and has extensive experience in designing and implementing compensation programs for US and international organizations. He has also served as an expert witness on compensation issues.

Previously, Mr. Kenny managed the compensation function for Seattle First National Bank, the State of Oregon and Union Pacific Corporation.

He has a BA from City University of New York and an MA from the University of Oregon. He also holds the Certified Compensation Professional designation from the American
Compensation Association.