The San Francisco HR Star Conference draws 700+ HR professionals
from terrific organizations in Northern California.

Come celebrate our 18th year in the SF Bay area.

There will be 17 sessions on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Keynote Address:
The 'Great Resignation' as a Great Opportunity ... Especially for HR
Brian Hilliard
Acclaimed Author & President of Agito Consulting



Managing Change in Turbulent Times
Sheree Knowles, SPHR, CPM, EQi
Founder & Chief HR Officer, HR Knowledge Source



Hybrid Leadership: The 7 Essential Skills to Lead From Anywhere
Alexis Haselberger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Time-Management, Productivity & Leadership Coach
Alexis Haselberger Coaching & Consulting



Preventing the Escalation of Abusive Conduct & Toxic Behaviors at Work
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Managing Principal, Employment Practices Specialists



Competitive Pay & Equitable Pay: Can They Both Be Achieved?
Shari Dunn
Managing Director, Human Resources & Compensation Consulting Practice,
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.



The Participatory Method of Interviewing: Identifying the Intent
Tony Paixão, CFE®, CFI®
Executive Director, International Association of Interviewers



Managing Hybrid Teams: Setting Your Hybrid Communication Patterns
Dave Collins
Founder & CEO, Oak and Reeds



Courageous Clarity: Navigating the HR Leadership Journey
Phyllis H. Sarkaria, MBA, MA
CEO, The Sarkaria Group



Evaluate Your Retirement Plan: 2022 Key Updates, Reducing Risk,
Benchmarking & Aligning with Your Employees
Rich Gamboa, CRPS
Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, UBS Financial Services
Joe Galbraith, CRPS
Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, UBS Financial Services



Cultivating and Fostering a Workplace of Civility
Sejal Thakkar, Esq.
Chief Civility Officer, TrainXtra



Culture is the Key: How to Maintain a Strong Culture in a Hybrid Work Environment
Taylor Bridges
Employee Benefits, Bolton
Karen Gifford, MA
Chief People Officer, Nobell Foods
Jacqueline Roth
Director of Employee Benefits, Bolton



Financial Wellness & ScholarShare529 Workplace Savings Program
James Palen
Consultant, TIAA Tuition Financing, Inc.



Mastering Difficult Conversations at Work
Lorie Reichel-Howe
Founder & Lead Trainer, Conversations in the Workplace



Assessing Credibility
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Managing Principal, Employment Practices Specialists



Plus these tasty treats ...

* HR Trends & Priorities for 2022 - with Projections for 2023

* Legal Considerations for Having Remote Workers

* Tips for Hiring & Retaining Employees in the New World of Work