The San Francisco HR Star Conference draws 400+ HR professionals
from terrific organizations in Northern California.

Come help celebrate our 20th year in the SF Bay Area!

There will be 17 different sessions on Thursday, September 5th.

Keynote Address:
How to Nurture a Culture of Respect & Civility ... Even in the Midst of Polarizing Politics
Paul Meshanko, MBA, CSP
Author, International Speaker & CEO of Legacy Business Cultures



The A.I. Revolution is Here: Preparing the Workforce & HR for the Changes to Come
Christopher Boucher, Esq.
Founding Attorney and Best-Selling Author, Boucher Law, PC



Building Trust in the Workplace
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Managing Principal, Employment Practices Specialists



Enhancing Employee Performance Readiness & Well-Being to Conquer High Stress Workdays
Clark Souers, MBA
CEO & Founder, EXPERT EFFECT®



Using Demographics for Benefits: Total Rewards Packages & Cost Savings Strategies
Nicole Ramirez
Vice President, Employee Benefits, IMA Financial Group



Critical Elements of a Professional Workplace Investigation Interview
Brett L. Ward, CFI®
Vice President, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates



The Power of Propinquity: Fostering Connection and Belonging at Work
Christopher M. Good
Chief Creative Officer, One Workplace
Founder, +One Culture Consulting



A Guide to Talent Optimization: Unlocking Human Potential
Heather Ramsey
Director of Client Learning & Development, Christine Mathews Consulting / OneDigital



Practical Diversity: How to Have Conversations about Identity at Work
Dave Collins
Founder & CEO, Oak and Reeds



Planning 2025 Salary Adjustments: New Strategies to Achieve Competitive, Equitable, Cost-Effective & Transparent Pay
Shari Dunn
Managing Director, Gallagher HR & Compensation Consulting



Creating a Workplace Culture of Accountability, Not Blame
Lorie Reichel-Howe
Founder & Lead Trainer, Conversations in the Workplace



Mission-Driven Storytelling: Communicating Company Values to Improve Interviewing & Onboarding
Dave Collins
Founder & CEO, Oak and Reeds



Unleashing Leadership Potential and Authentic Presence with Improv
Kristen Brun Sharkey
Founder & CEO, Emboldify



'The First 90 Days': Building Relationships to Retain Employees
Fernando Duran
HR Manager, Child Development, Inc.



HR as a Justice Partner: Fostering Inclusion & the Danger of Hidden Rules
Rita Sever, MA
President, Supervision Matters



529 Savings Plans: Workplace Voluntary Benefits that Help Ease Financial Stress
James Palen
Sr. Consultant, TIAA Tuition Financing, Inc.



Documentation on Trial
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Managing Principal, Employment Practices Specialists