California leave laws are complex, creating challenges for employers and HR professionals. This session goes beyond the fundamentals to explore common compliance pitfalls and practical leave administration strategies. Join us as we take a deeper look at managing FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), with a focus on real-world application.
HR in Half an Hour: The Art of Feedback
HR in Half an Hour: The Art of Feedback
Research shows only 14% of employees feel inspired after performance reviews. Learn why traditional feedback fails—and introduces a strengths-based approach that drives 80% engagement rates in California’s competitive talent landscape.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why current feedback methods may be dropping the performance of your employees
- How the brain’s stress response sabotages even well-intentioned critiques
- An introduction to the SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) model to apply to feedback right away
Who Should Watch
Business owners, managers, and HR leaders managing multi-generational teams, remote/hybrid workforces, or high-turnover environments who want feedback conversations that actually improve performance.




