The San Francisco HR Star Conference draws 500+ 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, Trainer & International Speaker



What Candidates Really Want in this New World of Work
Matt Charney
Talent Acquisition Community Leader, HR.com



Hybrid Leadership: Essential Skills to Lead From Anywhere
Alexis Haselberger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, RCC
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



Win the Talent Race: Offer Competitive Pay & Equitable Pay
Shari Dunn
Managing Director, Human Resources & Compensation Consulting Practice,
Gallagher



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



Immigration Law Update ... A Lot Has Changed Since 2019
Sophie Alcorn, Esq., Founder & CEO
Alcorn Immigration Law - Silicon Valley, Dallas, New York



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



Creating a Workplace Culture of Inclusion
Sheree Knowles, SPHR, CPM, EQi
Founder & Chief HR Officer, HR Knowledge Source