January 14 

Mastering Progressive Discipline & Structuring Terminations

1.5 Hrs. HRCI Credit pending

Paul Falcone, VP, Employee Relations, Time Warner Cable, provides a sneak pre-view of the soon-to-be-released second edition of his best-selling book,  “101 Sam-ple Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide To Pro-gressive Discipline and Termination.”  Learn strategies for shifting the responsibility for improvement away from the company and back to the employee, where it rightfully belongs.  Delve into some of the most challenging documentation exercises you’ll likely encounter as an HR professional.  Don’t miss this one! 

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 February 11

Putting ‘Strategic’ Back into HR Management

1.5 hrs HRCI STRATEGIC Credit pending

Mike Deblieux, a nationally recognized trainer, author, and HR consultant, will pro-vide a new perspective on HR’s role in formulating, developing, implementing and evaluating strategic organizational decisions.  Vision/mission statements, conducting a SWOT analysis, and contrasting tactical and strategic management will be discussed in an interactive, dynamic forum with case-studies provided.  

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 March 11

 April 8

Managing Medical Leaves in California
1.25 Hrs. HRCI CALIFORNIA Credit pending

Karina Sterman, Partner, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, will provide practical advice on managing the newly revised family medical leaves (including the new FMLA amendments), pregnancy disability leaves, and Worker’s Compensation leaves in the state of California.  Participants will receive practical advice on managing the various leaves.  The interrelation and the proper documentation of these leaves will also be addressed.

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 May 13

Legal Developments Amid Economic Uncertainty 
1.25 hours HRCI Credit pending 

Glen Kraemer, Partner, Curiale Hirschfeld, Kraemer, LLP
Is “double-digit” unemployment our future long-term national reality? Are judicial and legislative employment law developments out-of-sync with our uncertain economic future?  These and other pressing concerns will be examined as to how the good, the bad, and the downright “scary” legal issues are sure to affect our daily lives as human resource professionals.  EEO law, a legislative update, examination of labor policy and more will be included.

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 June 10

Strategies To Become An Employer of Choice
1.25 hrs hours HRCI Credit pending

Sandy Asch, Principal for Alliance for Organizational Excellence, LLC, engages par-ticipants in building a roadmap to follow in establishing your company as a great place to work.  Come learn a five-step strategy for gaining the reputation as an em-ployer of choice – to ultimately attract, optimize and retain excellent talent

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 July 8

Socialize Your Talent Strategy: Making Social Media Matter
1.0 hour HRCI Credit pending 

Brett Farmiloe & Zach Hubbell, Social Media Managers with Jobing.com  
Yes, social media CAN impact your recruiting strategy!  Using real world examples, participants will learn how social media technologies are changing the way we think about recruiting – especially with respect to Gen Y.

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 August 12

Termination without Fears and Tears
1.0 hour HRCI Credit pending 

Harold Brody, Partner, Proskauer, Rose, LLP
Problem employees are inevitable. No matter how hard you recruit and train, some of your employees just don't work out. Effectively managing them is one of H.R.'s biggest challenges.  Properly handled, some will get back on track and those who don't will leave gracefully and with a well-documented file. Poorly handled, problem employees can become a bane, impairing productivity, corroding morale and leaving angrily and with such poorly-documented records that the plaintiffs' bar will stand in line to take the case.

 September 21-23

District 6 will be Dark

See You at the Conference

September 21 – 23 in Pasadena

 October 14

Traversing the Generational Divide
1.25 hours HRCI Credit pending

James Wright, PHR, a Diversity and Inclusion Strategist, maintains that each of the four generations currently in the workforce has its own definition of commitment and what it means to be respectful.  When we explore the characteristics that have shaped each generation, we are on the road to learning about differences, appreciat-ing them, understanding the myths and realities of generational diversity and making an effort to interact with members of each generation

November 12

(Extended)

Employment Law Preview What’s Coming Up in 2011?  

 2.25 hours. HRCI Credit pending

Laura Petroff, Partner, Winston and Strawn, LLP  
Don’t miss this event to gain new strategies to help you avoid common pitfalls and prevent new problems.  Laura Petroff will discuss employment law developments, new state and federal court cases and significant California legislation enacted dur-ing 2010, as well as insights on how HR professionals can prepare for 2011.  You’ll be better prepared to handle the new laws headed your way (and existing ones) in the upcoming year!

 December

Please plan on joining us at our Holiday

Network and Learn

Date and Location TBD