*** Registration for CLE HR Star 2023 is now closed ***

The Cleveland HR Star Conference draws 545 HR professionals from
terrific organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Come help celebrate our 23rd year!

There will be 18 sessions on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Keynote Address:
Simplify HR: Human Effectiveness for the Future of Work
Eric Papp
Acclaimed Author, International Speaker & Founder of Agape Leadership, LLC




The Impact of Artificial Intelligence & How it is Re-Shaping HR
Amy B. Shannon, SPHR
President, Pinnacle Leadership Solutions




HR Trends & Insights from the 2023 Voice of the American Workforce Survey
Joanie Bily
Chief Experience Officer, Employbridge & President, RemX




Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations (Including Proper Documentation)
Jennifer A. Corso, Esq.
Partner, Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA




There is Nothing "Artificial" about AI's Impact on Employment Law
Seth P. Briskin, Esq.
Managing Partner & Chair of the Labor and Employment Group,
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis




Implicit Bias: Dealing with the Elephant in the Room
Kris Cannon-Jackson, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDP
Founder & President, InnerGi Consulting

Karen Clark, MBA, MHRM/IS, CDP
Chief Empowerment Officer, Think Teach Aspire, LLC




How to Keep Your Best Employees: Upskilling, Recognition & Appreciation
Sonya L. Weiland, PHR, SHRM-CP
Founder, Your Partner in HR




The Evolving HR Professional: Changing Priorities & What Organizations Are Looking For
Mark D'Agostino
Founder & President, ConnectedHR

Kristen Weber
VP People & Business Services, ConnectedHR

Chris Ament
HR Director Consultant, ConnectedHR




Why 'Strategic Onboarding' is a Critical Part of the Recruiting Process
Natalie Lemons
President, Resilience Group, LLC




Why Employees Choose to Stay or Leave: Using Interviews to Find Out
Helen Oshaben and Lisa Grisafo
HR Consultants, ERC




Chris' Picks: The Top Legal Cases Relevant for HR in 2023
Christina M. Royer, Esq.
Partner, Employment Law Partners




Topics in Employee Benefits & Healthcare Cost Reduction Best Practices for 2023
Tom Wirbel, MBA
Vice President, CPI-HR




Retaining Top Talent with Purpose-Driven Work
Sonya L. Weiland, PHR, SHRM-CP
Founder, Your Partner in HR




Improving Employee Performance through Workplace Well-Being Solutions
Viktoria Levay
Corporate Wellness Expert, Coach & Certified Resilience Trainer




Top 10 Things to Stop Doing in Your Next Investigative Interview
Amanda Weaver, PHR, CFI®
Lead Instructor, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc.




Red Flags in Employment Issues: How to Spot Them & How to Respond
Jennifer A. Corso, Esq.
Partner, Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA




Protecting Temporary Workers: Best Practices for Host Employers
Ron Chylinski, PHR
Health, Safety & Training Manager, Employbridge




Trends among Northeast Ohio's Great Workplaces
Susan Pyles
Vice President, Professional Development, ERC

Samantha Vance
Manager, Surveys and Research, ERC