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Past Speaking Engagements

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If you'd like Brenda or Gary to speak at your company or function, please contact them by phone 707-526-0877 or e-mail Gary@thehrmatrix.com or Brenda@thehrmatrix.com

2008
10/2007 Leading Organizational Change PASCO
8/26/2008 Coaching and Counseling Vistage Improving Individual Performance
8/16/2008 Strategic Human Resources Marin HR Forum
7/10/2008 Workshop Instruction: Review of HR compliance areas (federal and state) to give CPA's an overview of areas for potential risk (red flags). Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR Sonoma CPA Chapter Meeting, Santa Rosa, CA (Hyatt Hotel)
6/19/2008 Leadership Succession Planning Napa IPMA
4/11/2008 Workshop Instruction: Coaching and Counseling: How to effective give performance feedback. Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, Healdsburg, CA
2/29/2008 Formal Presentation: Annual Employment Law Update Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR and Rick Rybicki, Employment Attorney Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, Santa Rosa, CA
2/26/2008 Vision, Values, Goals: The Road Map to Success Catersource Conference and Tradeshow
2007
10/25/2007 Conference Session: SHRM Chapter (PASCO) Annual Employment and Law Conference concurrent session speaker. Topic: Most Common Mistakes made by HR and How to Avoid them. Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR PASCO. Santa Rosa, CA
10/19/2007 Workshop Instruction: Most Common Employment Compliance and Management Mistakes and how to avoid them. Presented to business owners and HR rep from local businesses. Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce. Healdsburg, CA
9/27/2007 Workshop Instruction: The Most Common Mistakes Made by Employers - And How to Avoid Them! Participants will learn how to avoid making some of the most common mistakes made by business owners and managers. After the session, you will be able to identify some of the most common employment compliance and management mistakes before they become a risk. Attendees: This presentation is for Business Owners, CEO’s/COO’s and the CFO/Controller for small to medium size companies with 5-100 employees. HR Representatives are invited, but must be accompanied by the Owner, CEO or CFO/Controller responsible for overseeing business operations. Results: Participants will gain information that will allow them to better manage their workforce and minimize risk. This presentation will provide you give you immediate knowledge to apply to your company. Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR North Coast Bank, Santa Rosa, CA
8/16/2007 Seminar Instruction: Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y Who are they? How do you Recruit and Retain them? Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR PASCO (SHRM CHAPTER), SANTA ROSA, CA
7/27/2007 Workshop Instruction: The Most Common Employment Mistakes And How to Avoid Them! Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR HFTP (Private Golf Club CFO Association)
7/24/2007 Workshop Instruction: The Most Common Employment Mistakes And How to Avoid Them! Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR EAG (CEO Round Table), Santa Rosa, CA
7/14/2007 Workshop: BUILDING POWERFUL TEAMWORK Successful teams can move mountains but dysfunctional teams tear organizations apart. Unfortunately, most teambuilding efforts fail to revive underperforming teams. Learn how to create strong teamwork in your enterprise and get the results you need. Presented by Gary Hochman, Organization Development Consultant/Human Resources Expert – Principal of The HR Matrix. The HR Matrix Leadership Series 2007
5/24/2007 Workshop: Avoid Negligent Hiring-Best Practices and Legal Compliance Presented by Les Rosen, ESR Check Owner/Attorney The HR Matrix Wine Mixer
5/10/2007 Workshop: ENGAGING YOUR WORKFORCE It’s not happy or satisfied employees, but “engaged” employees that are the best predictors of retention, productivity, safety, and profitability. Come learn the secrets of employee engagement and how you can create a highly engaging place to work. Presented by Gary Hochman, Organization Development Consultant/Human Resources Expert – Principal of The HR Matrix. The HR Matrix Leadership Series 2007
4/19/2007 Formal Presentation: Whose Job is it to “Retain” Employees? HR’s, The CEO, or the Supervisor. Presented by: Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR PASCO (SHRM CHAPTER), SANTA ROSA, CA
4/12/2007 Seminar Instruction: SELECT THE BEST: INTERVIEWING SKILLS FOR THE MANAGER Past performance is the best predictor of future performance. Learn how to use competency-based interviewing skills to conduct effective interviews and select the best for your organization. Presented by Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR – Human Resources Expert/Principal of The HR Matrix. The HR Matrix Leadership Series 2007
2/8/2007 Seminar Instruction: COACHING IN THE WORKPLACE Be the Coach your employees want to work for. Learn how to manage and document employee performance, conduct effective coaching sessions, and motivate your workforce to achieve success. Presented by Brenda Gilchrist, SPHR – Human Resources Expert/Principal of The HR Matrix. The HR Matrix Leadership Series 2007
2006
10/13/2006 Concurrent Session Speakers at the HR and Employment Law Conference PASCO Annual HR

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