*** Registration for CLE HR Star 2025 is now open ***
(only a small number of paid-attendee spots still remain)

The Cleveland HR Star Conference draws 550+ HR professionals from
terrific organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania

Come celebrate our 25th anniversary conference!!!

There will be 17 different sessions on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
... plus some new surprises

Keynote Address:
'Earl's Pearls' & Why HR is More Important Now than Ever
Earl Suttle, Ph.D.
Best Selling Author, Trainer & International Speaker




What A.I. Can't Do: The Human Skills that Will Shape the Future of Work
Amy B. Shannon, SPHR
President, Pinnacle Leadership Solutions




The Trump Administration's Impact on Employment Law
Seth P. Briskin, Esq.
Managing Partner & Chair of the Labor and Employment Group,
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis




HR Practices that Drive Business Outcomes
Susan Pyles
Vice President, Professional Development, ERC




HR in Turbulent Times: Creating Calm, Inspiring Respect & Cultivating Civility
Sonya L. Weiland, PHR, SHRM-CP
Founder, Your Partner in HR




Re-Engineering Diversity Programs to Create a SAFE Environment for all Humans
Scott Warrick, JD, MLHR, CEQC, SHRM-SCP
President, Scott Warrick HR Consulting & Employment Law Services




HR Trends & Insights from the 2025 Voice of the American Workforce Survey
Cathi Canfield
Vice President of Talent Development & Social Responsibility, Employbridge




The HR Investigator's Toolkit: From Connection to Credibility
Dave Thompson, CFI®, MBA
President, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates




How to Deliver Better Benefits - Including Healthcare - While Spending Less Money
Tom Wirbel, MBA
Vice President, Alera Group




The Complex Intersection of FMLA, ADA & Workers' Compensation
Jennifer A. Corso, Esq.
Partner, Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA




Retirement Plans in 2025: Navigating Change, Communicating Wisely & Planning Ahead
Wendy Eldridge, MBA, CFPA
Retirement Plan Advisor, Carnegie Investment Counsel




The Power of Positive Leadership
Kara Stafford, M.Ed., CPTD
Founder & President, Habit Leadership®




Maintaining a People-Centric Culture in the Midst of Rapid Technical Advancements
DeAnna R. Hanzel, M.A., SPHR, CBA, PMP
Founder & Principal Consultant, Talent Ecosystem Innovations, LLC




Powerful Tools for Resilience & Happiness in Any Workplace
Jim Smith, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PCC
President, The Executive Happiness Coach®




Chris' Picks: The Top Legal Cases Relevant for HR in 2025
Christina M. Royer, Esq.
Partner, Employment Law Partners




Lead with Purpose
Viktoria Lévay
Wellness Director, Mack Industries & Founder of LÉVAY.co




Coaching Your Supervisors on Having Difficult Workplace Conversations
Tom Ault, MBA
Senior Solutions Consultant & Trainer, ERC