-Conference Theme-
Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Focusing on the Future
Opening Keynote Speaker:
Jody Urquhart - How to Navigate the Future with Enthusiasm & Vigor
About Jody Urquhart
Jody speaks at over 15 HR specific conferences per year and several of her programs have SHRM certification.
A highly sought-after funny motivational speaker, Jody Urquhart, is the author of All Work & No Say, a bestselling book that shattered assumptions that work is meant to be stressful, boring or no fun.
Every motivational talk delivers Savvy, Uplifting, and Hysterical advice to help your audience develop a buoyant, positive and meaningful perspective in the midst of stress and change.
A motivational speaker for over 16 years, Jody speaks at over 60 organizations and associations every year and is a top keynote speaker.
Jody's trademark is to deliver very funny motivational speeches; humor is a key part of her audience connection.
A former stand-up comedian, Jody ONLY uses clean humor and original content catered to the audience.
Jody is an author of the best-selling book All Work & No SAY. Her mission is to help motivate people to derive more meaning, fun, and satisfaction from their work.
Closing Keynote Speaker:
J. Scott Tiedemann - 2017 Legal Update
Managing Partner, Liebert Cassidy & Whitmore
Scott Tiedemann is the Managing Partner of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, California's largest education and public sector labor and employment law firm. He is a leading advocate for, and trusted advisor to public safety agencies across California. He is called upon in high profile cases to advise public safety executives regarding how to conduct complex investigations, manage media relations and navigate the procedural complexities of the Public Safety Officers and Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights. He has earned a reputation for successfully prosecuting many difficult cases involving allegations ranging from excessive force to sexual abuse to fraud.
Breakout session topics:
Power of the Pen: Creating Effective Workplace Documentation
Employer Branding and Recruiting in the age of Social Media
Interview Techniques Session
Bureaucracy Isn't Sexy Anymore
Workplace Inclusion
Everyone Deserves a Great Boss
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