Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• Los Angeles - AI Workshop Series

  • Start
    16 Apr 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM (PDT)
  • End
    20 Jun 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  • At NHRA LA AI, we understand the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to reshape the workforce and future of HR. However, for many HR professionals, leveraging AI can feel overwhelming given the complex capabilities and steep learning curve.
  • Our goal is to demystify AI and equip you with applied skills to enhance workflows, access insights, automate tasks, and enrich employee experiences.
  • That's why we're excited to propose a comprehensive AI training series tailored specifically for HR teams looking to harness the power of AI in a strategic way.
  • Attendees will build a foundational understanding of core AI concepts, hands-on prompt writing skills, and practical applications across the employee lifecycle.
  • Each session balances educational instruction with interactive exercises based on real-world HR scenarios.

  
  

  Harnessing the Power of AI for HR (60 minutes)

  April 16th 9am

  April 17th 12pm

  
  

  Hands on with AI for Talent Acquisition (75 minutes)

  April 30th 9am

  May 1st 12pm

  
  

  Hands on with AI for Onboarding and Goal Setting (75 minutes)

  May 14th 9am

  May 15th 12pm

  
  

  Hands on with AI for Employee Learning and Development (75 minutes)

  June 4th 9am

  June 5th 12pm

  
  

  Hands on with AI for Performance Management (75 minutes)

  June 18th 9am

  June 20th 12pm

  
  For more information or to register, please use the following link: 
  MORE INFO

  Members of NHRA are offered a 50% discount in pricing for the AI workshop series. Contact NHRA LA at nhralosangeles@gmail.com to receive the promo code. We look forward to seeing you there!

  Show details
• ROC - Book Club

  • When
    24 Apr 2024
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom - Link to be Sent Post-Registration
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  
  

  Join us via Zoom on April 24th for our first Book Club event of 2024!
  

  
  

  All participants will be mailed a FREE copy of the selected book upon registration. Our first book selection for this year is Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell. This event is reserved for NHRA members, and we ask that you provide your address at registration so that we can send you a copy of the book we'll be discussing. If you prefer audiobook, please make sure to note that within your registration. Please register by 3/27.

  Book Synopsis:

  “It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we work that makes it magic.”
  
  The secret for creating “magic” in our careers, our organizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership—the kind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achieves extraordinary business results.
  
  No one knows more about this kind of leadership than Lee Cockerell, the man who ran Walt Disney World® Resort operations for over a decade. And in Creating Magic, he shares the leadership principles that not only guided his own journey from a poor farm boy in Oklahoma to the head of operations for a multibillion dollar enterprise, but that also soon came to form the cultural bedrock of the world’s number one vacation destination. But as Lee demonstrates, great leadership isn’t about mastering impossibly complex management theories. We can all become outstanding leaders by following the ten practical, common sense strategies outlined in this remarkable book. As straightforward as they are profound, these leadership lessons include:
  

  • Everyone is important.
  • Make your people your brand.
  • Burn the free fuel: appreciation, recognition, and encouragement.
  • Give people a purpose, not just a job.

  Combining surprising business wisdom with insightful and entertaining stories from Lee’s four decades on the front lines of some of the world’s best-run companies, Creating Magic 

  shows all of us – from small business owners to managers at every level – how to become better leaders by infusing quality, character, courage, enthusiasm, and integrity into our workplace and into our lives.

  
  

  Show details
• St. Louis - The Future of Building Culture is Bottom Up

  • When
    25 Apr 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn St. Louis - Creve Coeur 1030 Woodcrest Terrace Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141
  • Spaces left
    46

  Register

  
  

  The Future of Building Culture is Bottom Up 

  The work experience continues to change at an incredible pace – everything from the workforce to the work we do is in a constant state of change. Company culture is still supported by tools and thinking that evolved out of the industrial era. Culture will only become more important in the coming decade as we continue to compete for talent and automate the mundane.

  Learning objectives:

  • Better understanding of culture concepts and the importance of developing a shared understanding of the behaviors that define our culture.
  • Programs that can empower teams and build more effective cultures that connect with a changing workforce.
  • Risks of maintaining the status-quo in a world where the fight for talent will determine who succeeds.

  Join Chris Dornfeld, as he explores the future of culture building and how we can adjust our approach to build more effective organizations today!

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Chris is the President and Co-founder of Whistle Rewards, and brings a unique set of experiences spanning start-up companies, global corporations, government and higher-education.as he explores the future of culture building and how we can adjust our approach to build more effective organizations today! Chris is the President and Co-founder of Whistle Rewards, and brings a unique set of experiences spanning start-up companies, global corporations, government and higher-education.

  
  

  
  

  Thank you to our Major Sponsors!

  

   

  
  

  Thank you to our Contributing Sponsor! 

  

  Thank you to our Monthly Sponsor! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Orange County - Navigating Rising Healthcare Costs for Your Business

  • When
    30 Apr 2024
  •  
    7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    McGriff 130 Theory Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92617
  • Spaces left
    98

  Register

  
  

  Join NHRA-OC on April 30 for an insightful session presented by our annual partner McGriff! Discover the intricacies of rising healthcare costs and learn how to adeptly navigate the changes for your employees.

  Featured speakers Amy Rising, RN and R. Edward Johnson, ASA, MAAA, FCA, will cover key points that include:

  • Cost Drivers in Healthcare: Uncover the factors fueling the surge in healthcare expenses.

  • Health Management Solutions: Enhance the well-being of your workforce by implementing effective health management strategies.

  • Promoting Compliance: Explore methods to encourage participation in vital programs like "Know Your Numbers."

  • Influencing Non-Compliance: Learn tactics to motivate individuals who may not be fully engaged in health initiatives.

  • Outcomes-Based Teams: Delve into innovative approaches like adjusting premiums based on health status and imposing additional fees for certain behaviors.

  • Wellness Programs and Solutions: Gain insights into successful initiatives that attract and retain talent while promoting a healthier workplace.

  Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead in managing healthcare costs and fostering a culture of wellness! Save your spot now.

  
  

  AGENDA

  
  

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  Annual Sponsors

  
  

  Show details
• Los Angeles - DEI Townhall

  • When
    30 Apr 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  The seminar will begin by establishing a foundational understanding of DEI principles and the challenges faced by organizations in achieving meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion. Throughout the seminar, we will emphasize the importance of ethical considerations, transparency, and accountability in the development and deployment of AI solutions within the DEI space. Case studies and real-world examples will be presented to illustrate both the potential benefits and challenges associated with integrating AI into DEI initiatives.

  Participants will leave the seminar equipped with actionable insights and practical strategies for leveraging AI to drive positive change and foster more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and communities.

  Speakers:

  • Kari Naimon, Principle of AiXHR, and AI expert

  • Jerry Gonzales, Chief People Officer, Abode

  • Tana Sessions, CEO

  
  

  Register here

  
  

  

  The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
  

  
  

  Show details
• National - Introduction to Mineral (NHRA Member Benefit)

  • When
    2 May 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom (Virtual)

  Register

  

  Join us on May 2, 2024, to hear from Mineral. Mineral brings together the best of two HR and compliance powerhouses: ThinkHR and Mammoth. Mineral frees you to focus on what you do best. 

  Did you know? 
  As an NHRA member, you have unlimited access to Mineral, a cloud-based HR resource center and live hotline! They can help you and your business navigate the complexities of compliance and workforce management.  Visit their website and enjoy your benefits including FAQ's, workbooks, templates, state and federal updates, etc.  

  Program Objectives: 

  Join us for a walk-through of the Mineral Platform, which will include: 

  • How to consult you Mineral HR Experts
  • How to easily create your Employee Handbook that's never out-of-date 
  • How to assign training to your employees from a catalog of hundreds of interactive courses 
  • How to navigate a multitude of HR compliance resources, tools, & templates 
  • Plus, much more!

  
  

  *This is an event for current NHRA Members.  Interested in Membership or want to learn more about the NHRA?  Click here. 

  Show details
• Ventura County - Workplace Safety Q&A Panel - Questions that Managers should ask Employees

  • When
    8 May 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    91

  Register

  
  

  

  Risk and Safety Q&A Panel – Questions that Managers and HR should ask Employees

  
  

  The safety of a company's employees is a priority for many professionals in management or leadership roles. One way to discuss safety with employees is to ask safety questions that assess their understanding of proper safety measures in the workplace. Making sure that employees know how to protect themselves can allow you to make a workplace more productive and safe for everyone who works there.

  
  

  Subject Matter Experts in the discipline of Risk and Safety will be facilitating a Q&A Panel discussion answering relative and critical questions to help safeguard the workplace. The Certified Safety Professionals with well over 20+ experience from BBSI will speak into chemical safety, hazardous waste, environmental reporting and lean & quality manufacturing and facilities management. The consultants will use their expertise and diverse skill sets and backgrounds with BBSI clients to help offer those in attendance insight on ways to transform safety programs and culture.

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details
• National - The Fourth Wave: The Future Of Work, Engagement, Happiness & Inclusion

  • When
    14 May 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom (Virtual)

  Register

  Join us on May 14, 2024, to hear from Devin Hughes:

  International Speaker, Thought Leader, and Author

  
  

  Presentation Overview:
  

  Today’s workplaces are full of cynicism, paranoia, and burnout. But the best organizations foster hope, trust, compassion, and cooperation because their leaders build a culture where employees can thrive. When creating a healthier, higher-performing organization, it’s no surprise that culture matters most. If carefully designed, culture is the difference between success and failure, engagement and alienation, health and sickness, joy and drudgery.

  But here’s the deal: very few HR leaders know how to design a culture that works in the “next normal.” Building a great workplace doesn’t have to be complicated; it starts with your employees. Leaders across an organization can learn invaluable skills for understanding employee well-being and how it impacts the culture at work. The research is clear—positive and inclusive environments are performance enhancers. They are characterized by higher productivity, less turnover, and more resilient cultures. Organizations with happy employees outperform the competition by as much as 202%. Happy and engaged employees are committed and passionate about their work, resulting in higher performance and lower turnover rates. Leaders who know how to cultivate positive emotion tap into an endless well of psychological capital – hope, optimism, confidence, resilience, and belief – that can keep people and teams innovating, creating value, and more successful even in tough times.

  
  Presentation Objectives:

  • Review the prevalence and cost of poor employee well-being and unhealthy culture. 
  • Understand how Positive Psychology and Social-Emotional Intelligence impact employee performance and organizational health.
  • Learn key strategies to improve communication, trust, and engagement throughout your organization.

  
  

  Speaker Bio:

  
  

  
  

  Devin is a captivating speaker, author, and culture expert. He helps leaders drive growth and engagement by aligning workplace culture with success. His experience working on employee engagement strategy, evolving corporate cultures, talent management, and diversity & Inclusion brings a unique perspective in helping his clients plan for positive growth and evolution.

  Devin’s unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention. Devin has been invited to meet with various leaders and organizations in nearly every industry from State Farm to Disney, from Lockheed Martin to Eli Lilly, from big business to entrepreneurs to government agencies.

  Devin brings the perfect blend of humor, knowledge, and experience while conveying the ever-present need to address diversity, inclusion, and effective communication. Devin leaves his audiences feeling engaged, connected, inspired and encouraged to commit to mutual respect, acceptance, and a greater sense of belonging.

  Devin was named to Peoplehum’s power list of the top 200 thought leaders to follow in 2024. He received his BA from Colgate University and his M.S. from Southern New Hampshire University. He is the author of twenty-one books and lives in San Diego, CA, with his wife, four daughters, and his beloved rescue dog, Tyson.

  You can learn more about Devin at http://www.devinchughes.com/

  
  

  
  

  This program is approved by SHRM and HRCI for 1.0 recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) or SHRM.

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Silicon Valley - Performance Feedback Culture

  • When
    14 May 2024
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    UCSC Extension, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, California
  • Spaces left
    97

  Register

  
  

   JOIN US IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY!

  
  

  Performance Feedback Culture

  A company culture based on feedback can result in greater alignment with organizational values, improved engagement, and increased productivity. Achieving such an open culture is no easy feat. Employees tend to shy away from sharing their perspectives and managers often lack the skills to deliver feedback effectively. In this session we will review an organization’s approach to building a feedback-friendly culture, including a five-step plan to fuel feedback within the organization.

  
  

  LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Fostering a Feedback Culture in Daily Operations: Strategies to integrate giving and receiving feedback seamlessly into the everyday culture of the organization.

  • Aligning HR Programs with a Feedback-Forward Approach: Methods to ensure that HR programs are synchronized with the principles of a feedback-forward organization, promoting ongoing development and constructive communication.

  • Leadership Engagement for a Feedback-Forward Culture: Approaches for leaders to actively participate in reinforcing a culture that emphasizes continuous feedback and improvement.

  
  

  AGENDA

  5:30 PM IN-PERSON NETWORKING (dinner included)

  6:00 PM VIRTUAL SESSION BEGINS

  6:05 PM LEGAL UPDATES
  

  6:15 PM PROGRAM

  7:15 PM Q&A

  
  

  ABOUT THE SPEAKER

  

  Nadine Wiernik is the founder of Happy Valley HR, an HR Consulting practice. She has over 20 years of expertise in Human Resources with a focus on building and leading global Human Resources teams. Prior to founding Happy Valley HR, Nadine was the Chief People Officer of Omnicom Health Group, the world's largest healthcare marketing group.
  
  Over her 16 years at Omnicom Health Group, Nadine worked closely with leaders to set the people strategy and enhance the employee experience as the network grew from 800 to 5,000 employees and from 7 companies to 30 companies. At Omnicom Health Group she oversaw a group of 40+ Human Resources professionals globally who worked together to foster a culture of feedback, inclusion, and learning and development. She also created unique agency offerings such as developing and managing a bench of flexible talent, centralizing recruiting efforts, and evolving performance management processes.
  
  Before joining Omnicom Health Group, Nadine worked for DraftFCB, a global advertising agency in Human Resources where she focused on talent acquisition. She started her career at the Barack Group, a retained search firm, where she placed executive level marketing professionals. Nadine holds a BS in Communications from New York University and lives outside of San Francisco, CA with her husband, son and daughter.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  This event is co-sponsored by: the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Human Resource Management Certificate Program

  
  Join our mailing list to stay informed about National Human Resources Association events and programs.
  

  Show details
• WNY Event - Trauma-Informed Leadership for HR Professionals

  • When
    16 May 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Northland Workforce Training Center - Entrance A 683, Northland Ave. Buffalo, New York 14211

  Register

  

  Join us for a dynamic discussion with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Brianne Rehac.

  Summary

  Demystify the buzzwords "trauma," "self-care," and "mental health" and learn concrete ways you can help make your workspace a safe place for employees. This workshop will provide you with real definitions of some of the most common mental health jargon and ways you can take action right now to help your organization support employees who've lived through really difficult things. 

  Learning objectives:

  1. Become intentional with our language by understanding the many definitions of trauma

  2. Understand the events and circumstances that impact how employees show up to work

  3. Learn actionable steps you can take as a leader to create a safe working environment

  4. Create a self-care plan to use when you are feeling overwhelmed at work

  

  Speaker Bio 

  Brianne Rehac is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of industry experience. Brianne has pioneered integrated care initiatives to promote the overall health and wellness of consumers and drive positive community impact. Brianne has worked for Fortune 500 companies, community-based organizations, and currently owns her own small business. She became an agent of change at St. Bonaventure University, where she received a liberal arts undergraduate education and completed a graduate program in Community Mental Health. Brianne resides in Buffalo, NY, with her dog, Scout, and is active in the animal rescue community. You can find out more information about Brianne at https://www.briannerehaclmhc.com

  
  

  This program is approved by SHRM and HRCI for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) or SHRM.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  (click image to link through to site)
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

       

   

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

       

   

  
  

           

  
  

  Show details
• Los Angeles - The Team Network Effect: How Precision Collaboration Unleashes Productivity

  • When
    21 May 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  High-performance teams are essential for organizations to execute on business outcomes. Yet, here’s a warning for organizations: i4cp research found a 39% productivity loss from not managing collaboration in teams more intentionally.

  Today’s teams are more complex than conventional methodologies support—teams are far larger, more interconnected, and more distributed than ever before. So how can leaders increase the contribution of their teams despite the complexity of collaboration required?

  Join us for an enlightening session featuring i4cp’s Senior Vice President of Research Rob Cross, who will share highlights from i4cp’s latest study of team effectiveness. This session will focus on three points of collaboration that our research shows is statistically related to both team effectiveness and market performance:

  • The pattern of collaboration within the team – replicating high performance practices and avoiding drift into any dysfunction. 
  • The quality of connections within the team – with specific emphasis on two forms of trust as being highly predictive of top performing teams. 
  • The external collaborations that are distributed through the team to promote effectiveness and efficiency

  Register Here

  
  

  Show details
• Rochester - Spring Mingle

  • When
    22 May 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Jackrabbit Club 40 Anderson Ave, Rochester NY, 14607
  • Spaces left
    84

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Join us on May 22nd from 6:00 - 8:30 PM ET for our annual Spring Mingle!

  It's springtime in Rochester, which means warmer weather, rain, and the NHRA's annual Spring Mingle!

  This year we're inviting the HR community to join us at Jackrabbit Club for an evening of friends and top notch food and drinks from the culinary minds of the Restaurant Good Luck team. 

  Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for non-members and available through May 8th. Swing by to say hello - we'd love to see you!

  Special thank you to our Primary Sponsor: Seabreeze! 

  Special thanks to our Exhibit Sponsors: Paylocity, Robert Half and Excellus BCBS!

  

  Show details
• St. Louis - Recruiting for the Future

  • When
    23 May 2024
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn St. Louis - Creve Coeur 1030 Woodcrest Terrace Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141
  • Spaces left
    95

  Register

  
  

  Recruiting for the Future

  Join us to hear from international best-selling author & speaker, Alison Niermann, who will cover Identifying Obstacles, Aligning Internal Processes & Communication, Branding, Using Technology (from scraping to automation). As well as Partnering with Sales & Marketing and the Candidate Experience.

  

  For over twenty years, Alison has led global and local corporations to deliver exceptional recruitment and retention strategies and cultures. 

  Today, Alison is the CEO of Tilley Workforce Solutions providing workforce planning and executive recruitment solutions for companies in North America. 

  She is an international best-selling author, speaker, sits on multiple boards, and is the creator of The P.A.T.H. Forward. 

  Alison has additional experience in media and marketing as the founder of Midwest's first online parenting publication, actor in films including Gone Girl, writer, producer, and casting associate for America's Got Talent. 

  As a natural storyteller, she brings her life and professional experience to others in information, humorous, heartfelt messages. 

  
  

  Thank you to our Major Sponsors!

  

   

  
  

  Thank you to our Contributing Sponsor! 

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• ROC - Talent Acquisition Sponsorship Opportunities

  • When
    6 Jun 2024
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Rochester Airport Marriott (1890 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615)

  Register

  
  

  
  

  
  

  In preparation for the 2024 Pro-Roc Talent Acquisition Conference, we have opened sponsorship opportunities! Please read the descriptions below on the different sponsorship opportunities and levels that we offer. This years conference will be held on Thursday, June 6 at the Rochester Airport Marriott

  Please contact Jennifer Garigen (Jennifer@rochesterap.com) with questions!

  Venue Sponsors (4) $750

  • Introduction by event moderators
  • Included on all communications/ promotions of the event
  • Sponsor logo and link back to your website on registration website
  • Display table at event
  • Logo placed on event agenda
  • Attendance for 1 person including lunch

  Advertising Sponsors (10) $150

  • Logo placed on event agenda

  
  

  Show details
• Rochester - Professional Recruiters of Rochester, Talent Acquisition Conference 2024

  • When
    6 Jun 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Rochester Airport Marriott (1890 W Ridge RD, Rochester NY, 14615)
  • Spaces left
    153

  Register

  
  

  Professional Recruiters of Rochester - Talent Acquisition Conference 2024

  Level-Up: Navigating DEI, AI, & the Evolving Recruitment Landscape

  Join Professional Recruiters of Rochester (Pro-ROC) for our annual Talent Acquisition Conference on Thursday, June 6^th! This year’s conference is designed to empower talent acquisition and HR professionals at all levels with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the rapidly evolving recruitment landscape. Through a series of presentations, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities, participants will leave with actional insights to elevate their talent acquisition strategies to the next level.

   Agenda

  • 9 - 930am: Registration & Networking
  • 9:30 - 945am: Introductions / Welcome
  • 9:45 - 10:45am: Hernan Chiosso: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Talent Acquisition: Practical Tips and Success Stories from the Field
  • 10:45 - 11:00am: Break
  • 11:00am - 12:30pm: Barbara Leicht: Recruitment in the Realities of our Post-Covid World
  • 12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch & Networking
  • 1:30 - 1:45pm: Presenting Sponsor Remarks from FTS & Morgenstern Benefits Solutions
  • 1:45 - 3:30pm: Kevin Coleman: Hiring for Impact: DEI Best Practices for Recruiters! 
  • 3:30 - 3:55pm: Panel Talk
  • 3:55 - 4:00pm: Closing remarks & raffle winner announcements

  Location & Logistics

  Rochester Airport Marriott (1890 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615)

  Rochester Airport Marriott provides free and ample parking on their surface lot. Conference participants may arrive at 9:00 am for registration and networking. The Conference will begin promptly at 9:30 am. Coffee, and light snacks will be available in the morning. Lunch will be provided with water available throughout the day.

  Please note that venue capacity and ticket availability is limited. Registration will be closed once Conference capacity has been reached.

  About Pro-ROC

  Professional Recruiters of Rochester (Pro-ROC) is a special interest group of the National Human Resources Association – Rochester Affiliate. Pro-ROC’s collaborative leadership team assists recruitment professionals in refining and enhancing the craft of talent acquisition.

  Venue & Advertising Sponsorships for this conference are still available. Please contact Jennifer Garigen at jennifer@rochesterap.com to learn more.
  

  Meet our Speakers

  
  

  Hernan Chiosso
  

  Hernan Chiosso is an AI-powered HR Innovation Consultant & Fractional CHRO, helping organizations conquer people, product, process, and technology challenges. He is a remote work guru with 25 years of experience working with global teams in IT.

  HRTech Product Manager, Startup Mentor. CSPO, SPHR, IBM Design Thinking certified. Technology Director at the National Human Resources Association.

  Writing about HR and the Future of Work, Technology, Product Management, and Agility on https://productizehr.substack.com.

  

  Barbara Leicht

  Leveraging her expertise in tailored resume coaching, Barbara recently assisted a client in landing her dream role and surpassing career advancement goals within just 3 months. 

  As co-creator of a highly rated virtual employee development program, Barbara achieved an impressive 4.8/5 overall satisfaction rating, with 50% of the participants securing their desired roles within 3 months. Demonstrating her adaptability and instructional skills, Barbara efficiently transformed a 20-hour in-person career development training into virtual workshop in just 6 weeks, utilizing collaborative teamwork and her background in curriculum development. 

  Drawing from her personal experience navigating invisible disabilities, Barbara has not only effectively negotiated salary increases for herself, but has also provided valuable guidance to her clients, empowering them to advance in their careers despite facing obstacles

  
  

  Kevin Coleman

  Kevin M. Coleman is the founder of KMC Empowerment where he provides empowering speeches, leadership training, and executive coaching to help make individuals and organizations successful. KMC Empowerment has always been a passion of Kevin. Kevin knew that he had much to offer those in leadership positions and future leaders to help make organization not only survive but thrive! This starts with building relationships and partnerships. Therefore, KMC Empowerment was established to help promote professionalism, work ethic, passion, and relationship building techniques that will inspire individuals and organizations to strive toward excellence at all times.

  Thank you to our generous sponsors!

  Presenting:

                                

  Venue:

  

  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Coffee:

  
  

  

  
  

  Venue & Advertising Sponsorships for this conference are still available. Please contact Jennifer Garigen at jennifer@rochesterap.com to learn more.
  

  
  

  Show details
• Ventura County - The 10 Commandments for Managing Worker's Comp Claims

  • When
    12 Jun 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    99

  Register

  
  

  

  The 10 Commandments for Managing Worker's Comp Claims

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  This educational session will help you understand Worker's Compensation and ways to protect yourself as an employer, including Best Practices for managing Worker's Comp Claims:

  • When to term benefits
  • Should an employer compensate for time away?
  • Can an employer request reasonable advance notice for related medical appointments?
  • and much more!

  

  
  

  Brian Koegle, Partner

  Greenspoon Marder, LLP

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details
• Ventura County - Navigating Gender Bias in the Workplace

  • When
    10 Jul 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    100

  Register

  
  

  

  Navigating Gender Bias in the Workplace

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Kim Jones, Founder

  Kim Jones Alliance

  
  

  Kim Jones, founder of Kim Jones Alliance, is an executive leadership and career coach and gender equity advisor dedicated to developing leaders and elevating women in the workforce. She works with individuals and companies committed to fostering the advancement and well-being of women in work.

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details
• ROC - HR Exec Sponsorship Opportunities

  • When
    1 Aug 2024
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Monroe Golf Club

  Register

  
  

  
  

  In preparation for the 2024 HR Exec and Rising Star Luncheon, we have opened sponsorship opportunities! Please read the descriptions below on the different sponsorship opportunities and levels that we offer. This years luncheon will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2024 at Monroe Golf Club. 

  Questions on sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Angela Ruta (Angela_Ruta@ajg.com) and Gina Sullivan (Gsullivan@mindex.com).

  Presenting - $4,000 - SOLD OUT

  • Reserved seating in prime location at event (2 table of 8).

  • Pre Packaged Sponsorship Kit (4 LinkedIn Images, Web Copy, Social Media Copy & Email Header).

  • Event program recognition, strategic placement of full-page color ad in program booklet (inside cover or back page).

  • Your organization’s signage at the event.

  • A few moments to speak during the event.

  • Your logo and the NHRA logo will appear on table signs.

  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation and on NHRA’s website.

  Platinum - $2,500

  • Reserved seating in prime location at event (1 table of 8).

  • Pre Packaged Sponsorship Kit (Web Copy, Social Media Copy).

  • Event program recognition, full-page color ad in program booklet (other than inside cover or back page).

  • Your logo and sponsorship call out on NHRA’s social media and on event table signs.

  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

  Gold -$1,700

  • Reserved seating (4 tickets to event).

  • Inclusion in pre-event publicity.

  • Recognition in event program with a 1/2 page color ad.

  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

  Silver - $1,000

  • Open seating (3 tickets to event).

  • Inclusion in pre-event publicity.

  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

  Video - $1,500 (1) - SOLD OUT

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).

  • Logo featured prominently in promotional video featuring HR Executive of the Year honorees.

  • Inclusion in pre and post-event publicity.

  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

  Photography - $1,000 (1)

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).

  • Inclusion in pre and post-event publicity.

  • Recognition of your sponsorship in event presentation.

  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

  Meet & Greet - $950 - SOLD OUT

  • Taking place on June 11th, 2024 at the Jackrabbit Club
  • 4 tickets to Meet & Greet.
  • A few moments to speak during opening remarks.
  • Display table at the event.

  Flowers - $800 - SOLD OUT

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).

  • Logo displayed with floral arrangements.

  Dessert - $800 (1)

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).

  • Logo displayed on dessert.

  Program - $800

  • Open seating (2 tickets to event).

  • Recognition in event program with your logo and a 1/2 page color ad.

  Supporter - $300

  • Recognition in event program with your logo.

  
  

  Show details
• Ventura County - The Long Goodbye: Why Laid-Off Employees are Still on the Job

  • When
    14 Aug 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    100

  Register

  
  

  

  The Long Goodbye: Why Laid-Off Employees are Still on the Job

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  Having witnessed the devastating effects of layoffs on individuals, Tashia believe it's time for a change. In her experience of overseeing six rounds of layoffs in the past three years, she has seen firsthand the heartbreaking impact on those affected. It's time we prioritize the human element and give people as much notice as possible. Let's work towards a brighter future for all.

  Join us for a practical discussion on how to do just that.

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Tashia Mallette, Chief Executive Officer

  HR Exchange Group

  
  

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details
• Ventura County - Leadership Offense and Defense

  • When
    11 Sep 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    100

  Register

  
  

  

  Leadership Offense and Defense

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

  More information coming soon. Save the date!

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Speaker: 

  Paul Falcone
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details
• Ventura County - Halloween Means Strategic Planning Session and Defining Goals!

  • When
    9 Oct 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    100

  Register

  
  

  

  Halloween Means Strategic Planning Session and Defining Goals!

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

  More information coming soon. Save the date!

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Speaker: 

  Josh Damigo
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details
• Ventura County - The Latest Developments in Employment Law for 2025

  • When
    13 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (PST)
  • Location
    Palm Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Spaces left
    100

  Register

  
  

  

  The Latest Developments in Employment Law for 2025

  (NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
  

  
  

  2025 promises to be a year of significant legal changes that will impact businesses of all sizes. Understanding these changes is essential to ensure compliance and minimize risk.

  This informative presentation will cover legislative changes, recent case law, emerging trends, and best practices that are essential for businesses to ensure compliance with the evolving legal landscape in employment law. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and guidance from an expert in the field.

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Laura Withrow

  Owner, Withrow Employment Law, P.C.

  
  

  Laura has been one of the top-rated employment law attorneys in California for the past several years and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the past five years. Her practice encompasses all aspects of employment law, including litigation defense, representation of employers in hearings before administrative agencies, management training, and counseling employers on issues relating to employment agreements, commission plans, hiring, firing, and other personnel matters.  Laura has 25 years of litigation experience and provides her clients with the piece of mind to know that their employment law issues will be resolved in a cost-effective and expedient manner.

  
  

  
  

  

  Additional Event Details

  7:20 AM Registration & Networking

  7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions

  7:45 AM Legal Update

  8:00-9:00 AM Program and Q&A

  
  

  Show details