HARRT at UCLA ~ Annual DEI Event - The L.A. STORY: Aligning Cultural Change & DEI
2021-09-21 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | virtual
Please join HARRT’s Faculty Director, Professor Corinne Bendersky in a conversation with Malaika Billups, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer, The City of Los Angeles, and Ruby Flores, Commander and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) as they discuss the DEI-driven culture in Los Angeles, the 3rd largest city in the world. Our speakers will share the complexity of operating in the public sector with multiple government regulations while driving culture change and developing comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. The city’s DEI leaders must consider multiple stakeholders including 50,00 employees, approximately 4,000,000 residents, more than 250,000 businesses, and over 50,000,000 visitors annually.
This session focuses on L.A.’s evolving journey to align the city’s forty-five very different departments and bureaus such as airports, police, fire, transportation, and public works to name a few. Our speakers will provide insights on the importance of planning, collaboration, and accountability in a decentralized organizational structure, the critical role of internal and external communications to gain consensus, the imperative of creating strategic department alignment to build a universal DEI-driven culture, and the challenges of implementing change management initiatives to overcome implementation barriers.

2021 Associate Symposium (Virtual)
2021-10-06 | virtual

HARRT at UCLA pre-Retreat round tables (October 14, 21, & 28) virtual
2021-10-14 12:00 - 2021-10-28 13:30 | Virtual Round Table, Twice-Weekly By Invitation Only, United States
As a lead-up to the (in person) Annual Retreat on November 3, Senior Executive members will (virtually) gather on three consecutive Thursdays in October, to hear from individual thought leaders and discuss topics that will be expanded upon at the upcoming Retreat.

HARRT at UCLA Annual Retreat: "HR Reset" (in person)
2021-11-03 | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States

HARRT at UCLA: Adam Galinsky, Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Columbia Business School. "Leadership Reset: Creating a Collaborative Culture in a Post-Pandemic Workplace".
2022-01-20 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual Round Table, Twice-Weekly By Invitation Only, United States

HARRT at UCLA: Katy Milkman, the James G. Dinan Professor, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. "How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be"
2022-03-08 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual Round Table, By Invitation Only, CA, United States
During the pandemic, many leaders and human resources teams suddenly found themselves re-focusing on workers’ well-being. In addition to creating a more inclusive culture, many organizations have made significant investments in new benefit programs to address employee physical, mental, and financial wellness. However, often these programs are not successful since individual daily habits are very difficult to change. But why is change so difficult and what can we do to overcome the barriers? Professor Katy Milkman, a renowned behavioral scientist at The Wharton School will share evidence-based insights that are applicable whether you are interested in changing your own behavior or as a leader helping your employees achieve their personal goals. She will share science-based research from her new bestselling book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be on ways to develop positive change behaviors such as inclusion, future savings, personal fitness, and vaccination take-up.

Annual DEI Summit - Building Belonging: A Framework for the Future
2022-04-22 12:00 - 18:00 | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (by invitation only), 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA, 91109

2022 Day of Learning - The Great Re-set and what to do now (HARRT/Willis Tower Watson)
2022-05-18 07:30 - 16:00 | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States

HARRT at UCLA: Laurie Weingart, The Richard M. & Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior & Theory, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. "The No Club".
2022-06-02 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual Round Table, By Invitation Only, CA, United States

Achieving Your DEIB Goals: The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change
2023-01-25 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual
This ongoing series is offered as part of the new HARRT at UCLA DEI & Belonging Network which is a forum dedicated to providing participants with programming, research, and networking to further the effort of diversity and belonging in the workplace.
Description: As organizations implement new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies, many leaders overlook the importance of incorporating transformational change approaches into their plans. A panel of highly accomplished experts featuring Ian Ziskin, Karen Jaw-Madson, and Sophia Kristjansson will provide a variety of perspectives on why an inclusive change culture is imperative to achieving sustainable DEIB change. Questions to be discussed will focus on what it takes to lead, survive, and even thrive when creating culture change:
1. What are the three most important considerations when implementing transformational change?
2. What is the value of applying transformational change approaches to DEIB strategies?
3. What do leaders who drive and sustain successful transformational change, actually do?

Annual DEIB Summit Day 1 @ NASA JPL
2023-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (by invitation only), 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA, 91109
By Invitation Only. This annual event is offered as part of the UCI Paul Merage School of Business and the HARRT at UCLA DEI & Belonging Network which is a forum dedicated to providing participants with programming, research, and networking to further the effort of diversity and belonging in the workplace. If you are a DEI Senior Executive or ERG Leader in your organization and would like to attend this session as our guest, use this link to let us know.

Annual DEIB Summit Day 2 @ UCI Paul Merage School of Business
2023-03-30 11:30 - 18:00 | UCI Paul Merage School of Business (by invitation only), 4293 Pereira Dr, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States

HARRT at UCLA - WTW Annual Day of Learning
2023-05-10 08:00 - 15:00 | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Each year we welcome our HR executive members and guests to campus to join us and our partner, WTW for the highly anticipated Day of Learning. This year, the full day experience will take place on Wednesday, May 10.
Key Takeaways:

Gain insights from leading employers and academic professors on the current HR landscape and the future of the workplace
Hear proven strategies to optimize the workforce through trends and best practices for effective leadership
Network with executive peers across industry sectors from leading global organizations

Cracking the Authenticity Code
2023-06-28 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual Event, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Annual HARRT at UCLA Executive Retreat – Rediscover the Human in HR
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-03 | Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, United States
*Invitation-Only* We are pleased to invite you to the 2023 HARRT at UCLA Executive Retreat on October 1 – 3 at the beautiful Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach; a perfect setting to reconnect, rejuvenate, relax, and learn. This year’s theme is Rediscover The Human in HR Come join the conversation with our renowned thought leaders and your fellow CHROs to gain insight into the trends that will impact HR and enjoy the opportunity to catch up with friends and participate in some fun activities as well.

Women in HR Leadership - Sess. 1: Creating & Living Your Personal Brand
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | virtual
Virtual event. November 2, 2023 Noon – 1:00 PM PST

Women in HR Leadership Series: Sess. 2 – Meet the CHROs: Leadership Conversations (panel)
2023-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual
Virtual event. November 14, 2023 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Women in HR Leadership Series: Sess. 3 Understanding Self and Others to Drive your Development
2023-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual
Virtual event. December 6, 2023 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Women in HR Leadership Series: Sess. 4 – What’s next for me? Leadership Action Planning
2023-12-13 11:30 - 13:00 | virtual
Virtual event. December 13, 2023 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

2024 UCLA + UCI Inclusion Summit
2024-03-06 09:30 - 14:30 | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Cracking the Inclusion Code: Cultivating Change in Organizational Culture
We’ve seen the data: diverse work groups lead to better decision-making, which improves performance. But is it that simple? We need to go beyond diversity to be inclusive, but how? Cultivating organizational change requires creativity, innovation, trust, and leadership commitment. Join us to hear from change makers who are using a combination of talent, management frameworks, and technology to build an inclusive culture.

2024 UCLA + WTW Day of Learning
2024-04-30 09:00 - 15:00 | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
HARRT at UCLA & WTW
11th Day of Learning
Future Forward: What’s Next for HR?

Labor market pressure is down but talent shortages remain for key roles. Healthcare costs are on the rise again. Certain tech companies face layoffs and uncertainty as AI’s impact grows. Inflation lingers as employees demand higher pay to keep up. Some sectors thrive; others struggle. It’s an election year. Burn-out is real.

Gain insights from leading employers and professors with a focus on you – the HR leader – and how you can energize your “future self”
Have an open discussion with experts on how to address wellbeing concerns for the HR team
Hear strategies employers are incorporating to deal with some of today’s most pressing people challenges while planning for the future

Network with executive peers across industry sectors from leading local and global organizations

HARRT EMBARK Series - Session 1 Learning & Development
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | virtual
Join us for EMBARK, HARRT’s topic-driven professional development series designed and led by HARRT Members. Join us virtually every 3rd Thursday of the month and take a deep dive into a key topic for a group discussion. The goal of this monthly series is to provide you with opportunities to network, exchange resources, and gain insight from fellow member experiences.
Key Topics for the EMBARK series:
Learning & Development
Talent Acquisition
DEIB
Total Rewards
HR Analytics
Employee Relations and Compliance and more…

HARRT EMBARK Series Session 2 Talent Acquisition
2024-09-19 12:00 - 13:00

HARRT EMBARK Series Session 3 DEIB
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
EMBARK is HARRT’s topic-driven professional development series designed and led by HARRT Members. Join us virtually every 3rd Thursday of the month and take a deep dive into a key topic for a group discussion. The goal of this monthly series is to provide you with opportunities to network, exchange resources, and gain insight from fellow member experiences.
Session 3 of the EMBARK series featured HARRT Executive Member, April Castañeda, Chief Human Resources Officer at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – PNNL, and Accomplished DEIB Leader.
Key Takeaways:
1. Focusing on the “I” in DEIB.
2. DEIB challenges and successes.
3. Outside resources and technology being used for DEIB.
4. New DEIB initiatives for 2025.

Annual HARRT at UCLA Executive Retreat
2024-11-17 - 2024-11-19 | Lido House, 3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, United States
Future Fit: HR Strategies For Today and Beyond
*Members-Only* We are pleased to invite you to the 2024 HARRT at UCLA Executive Retreat on November 17 – 19 at the beautiful Lido House in Newport Beach; a perfect setting to reconnect, rejuvenate, relax, and learn. Come join the conversation with our renowned thought leaders and your fellow CHROs to gain insight into the trends that will impact HR and enjoy the opportunity to catch up with friends and participate in some fun activities as well.

HARRT EMBARK Series Session 4 HR Resilience and Burnout
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | virtual
EMBARK is HARRT’s topic-driven professional development series designed and led by HARRT Members. Join us virtually every 3rd Thursday of the month and take a deep dive into a key topic for a group discussion. The goal of this monthly series is to provide you with opportunities to network, exchange resources, and gain insight from fellow member experiences. We encourage you to come as you are, prepared to share with cameras and audio enabled.

Session 4 of the EMBARK series will feature Dr. Ilona Salmons, Psychotherapist and Leadership Consultant.
Key takeaways for this session:

What factors contribute most to stress and burnout in your profession?
What signs of burnout do you see most frequently in yourself and your colleagues?
What challenges do you face in balancing the demands of supporting employees while also managing your own well-being?
What changes would you like to see in your organization’s approach to supporting HR professionals in their unique role as first responders?

HARRT EMBARK Series: Session 5 Benefits: Aligning to Today's Employee
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | virtual
Join us for Session 5 of EMBARK, HARRT’s topic-driven professional development series designed and led by HARRT Members. The topic of our fifth installment will be Benefits: Aligning to Today’s Employee. Our facilitator is Lori Carnvale, Director, Employee Benefits & Records, RAND Corporation and our guest speaker, Hillary Cookler, UCLA Anderson PhD candidate.
The goal of EMBARK is to help you connect with colleagues and share knowledge, experiences, technology, and tips on what works and what doesn’t so you can create a network to help you thrive in your role. EMBARK meets virtually every 3rd Thursday of the month. We encourage you to come as you are, prepared to share with cameras and audio enabled.
* In addition to the topics below, there is an opportunity in the registration process to further enrich the conversation by sharing any other thoughts or questions you want us to address during the session.
Key Topics For This Session:
• How have your benefit offerings changed to reflect your current employee base?
• What technology is your organization using to administer benefits?
• How have you incorporated leaves of absence into your benefits strategy?
• How has the cost of benefits impacted your offerings?
+ Please be sure to share other associated topics or questions you want us to cover during the session in the registration process.
Event Details: Virtual

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM PST

HARRT at UCLA Inclusive Leadership Summit
2025-02-25 10:00 - 15:00 | UCLA Extension, 1145 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
In today’s dynamic global landscape, inclusive leadership has become a critical cornerstone of organizational excellence. It focuses on creating an environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Our Summit will explore the transformative power of inclusive leadership – examining how embracing differences, promoting psychological safety, and intentionally developing diverse talent can revolutionize workplace culture and drive sustainable success.
We look forward to you joining us on February 25th as we explore how inclusive leadership can become a powerful strategic tool for talent development, organizational resilience, and sustainable growth.

HARRT at UCLA CHRO Corporate Governance Certification Training
2025-02-28 09:00 - 2025-05-19 11:00 | Live Online and In Person
Announcing a unique University of California Collaboration designed specifically for Sr. HR Executives. HARRT at UCLA – The UCLA Human Resources Round Table, UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Education, and University of California, Irvine – The Paul Merage School of Business Leadership Development Institute, are joining forces in a strategic partnership to offer a one-of-a-kind offering in Corporate Governance for Chief Human Resources Officers and Senior Human Resources Executives.
This unique 3-month program equips senior HR and Talent leaders with the competencies necessary for impactful corporate board service, focusing on essential governance, financial, and strategic skills. Participants will develop a strong foundation in fiduciary duties, regulatory frameworks, and board oversight practices, ensuring they are prepared to fulfill their responsibilities with ethical and organizational integrity. The curriculum covers advanced financial acumen, including audit and compliance insights, and delves into strategic areas like mergers and acquisitions, cybersecurity, and risk management. Additionally, participants will engage with contemporary board issues such as ESG, digital transformation, and executive compensation, making them adept at addressing corporate governance’s evolving demands and challenges.
Why Corporate Governance for CHROs?

In 2023, only 1.1% of directors possess CHRO experience, while the remaining 98.9% do not, highlighting the limited presence of HR leaders at the board level (Harvard Law Corporate Governance)
In 2023, 65% of directors indicated that improving oversight of human capital is “important” or “very important.” (NACD)
65% of directors identified human capital as the highest priority in environmental, social, and governance in 2022. (Deloitte)

Upon successfully completing the program, you will earn a dual certificate from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business and in addition to the certification, you will receive a six month HARRT at UCLA membership.
Event Details: Live In Person and Virtual 3-Month Flexible Online Program with 90-120 minute weekly virtual sessions combined with one in-person gathering for culmination.
Dates: February, 28 – May 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM PT – 90 minutes – 120 minutes
Simulation, Certification, and Graduation: Monday, May 19 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT In Person (UCLA Anderson)
Do you have questions? Happy to discuss via email.

HARRT at UCLA | WTW Day of Learning
2025-05-06 09:00 - 15:00
