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October 8 - November 7
BambooHR Connect is the all-new, fully reimagined Customer Day, and it's all about YOU! Come experience:
⭐ 30+ product updates
⭐ Exclusive Learning Labs
⭐ Keynotes from top HR industry leaders
It’s completely FREE!
Keynote Speakers
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., is President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM. He was recently named one of the 300 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine and recognized on the Virginia 500 Power List by Virginia Business. Taylor’s career spans more than 20 years as a lawyer and executive, serving at IAC, Paramount Pictures, Blockbuster Entertainment Group, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. He is a member of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees and serves on the corporate boards of XPO Logistics, Flores HR, and Guild Education. He previously served on the White House American Workforce Policy Advisory Board as chairman of the President’s Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Taylor writes a weekly column in USA Today and is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and SHRM Senior Certified Professional.
BambooHR Connect Agenda
Leading the Second Curve: The Future of HR with BambooHR
Brad Rencher | CEO, BambooHR
Leading the Second Curve: The Future of HR with BambooHR
Join us as BambooHR CEO, Brad Rencher, explores the evolving role of HR in today’s workplace and introduces the concept of the “Second Curve.” Discover how organizations — and individuals — can reinvent themselves before the old ways run out, and how BambooHR is building innovation to help you lead this moment of change. This session sets the tone for an event focused on connection, insight, and the future of HR.
Seizing the Second Curve: A Fireside with Johnny C. Taylor and Brad Rencher
Brad Rencher | CEO, BambooHR
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. | President and CEO, SHRM
Seizing the Second Curve: A Fireside with Johnny C. Taylor and Brad Rencher
Join Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, and Brad Rencher, CEO of BambooHR, for an inspiring fireside conversation about navigating the “Second Curve.” Drawing on personal leadership journeys and the S Curve framework, they’ll explore how HR leaders can recognize pivotal moments of change, embrace bold opportunities, and guide their organizations through transformation. From the evolving employer-employee relationship to the impact of AI, this session offers the insights, courage, and clarity HR professionals need to lead the future of work.
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Experience Makers: Redefining HR with You
Tara Martell | Chief Customer Officer, BambooHR
Experience Makers: Redefining HR with You
Join Tara Martell, Chief Customer Officer at BambooHR, as she shares how your feedback fuels innovation, from AI-powered insights to brand-new services like BambooHR Consulting Services. Discover how HR leaders are shaping the future of our platform, and hear real stories of transformation from organizations who’ve partnered with our experts. Plus, celebrate the winners of the HR Experience Makers Awards, honoring the creativity, courage, and leadership of HR professionals who are redefining the workplace. This session is all about you—the HR leaders driving change every day.
Learning Lab: Benefits Administration: How to Simplify Enrollment and Empower Employees
Suel Molnar | Sr. Customer Education Specialist, BambooHR
Learning Lab- Benefits Administration: How to Simplify Enrollment and Empower Employees
Join this Learning Lab to discover how to set up and effectively use the Benefits Administration add-on feature in BambooHR®. Benefits are a critical component at most organizations, but they can also be overwhelming and complex for both HR and employees.
You’ll learn how to streamline your benefits administration process, maximize efficiency through simple open enrollment processing, automate enrollment through carrier connections, and explore insightful and informative reports built directly into BambooHR.
In this Learning Lab, you’ll learn the following:
How to get started with Benefits Administration
How to simplify and navigate open enrollment from start to finish
Tips for managing employee benefit selections
How to save time with automated carrier connections and built-in reports
Plus, we’ll end with a live Q&A—bring your questions and get real-time answers from our experts!
Learning Lab: AI in HR: How to Save Time, Reduce Interruptions, and Stay Human
Austin Swalberg | Sr. Customer Education Specialist, BambooHR
Learning Lab- AI in HR: How to Save Time, Reduce Interruptions, and Stay Human
Join this Learning Lab to discover how AI can empower you as an HR leader at your organization. You’ll discover how to use BambooHR’s built-in AI tools to reduce daily interruptions, streamline employee support, and make faster, smarter decisions. Whether you're new to AI or looking to optimize it for your HR processes, you’ll leave with practical steps to bring clarity, efficiency, and balance back to your role as an HR leader.
In this Learning Lab you’ll learn the following:
How to maintain a human touch in the world of AI
A simple framework for where AI creates the most value in HR functions
How Ask BambooHR makes employee support seamless- no IT background needed.
Quick setup tips to configure Ask BambooHR in minutes.
Ways to maximize other AI features embedded in BambooHR including, Feedback Summaries, eNPS AI Tagging, and AI powered Peer Groups in HR Benchmarks.
Learning Lab: Streamline Hiring: How to Move From Application to Offer With Ease
Katie Carvajal | Sr. Customer Education Specialist, BambooHR
Learning Lab- Streamline Hiring: How to Move From Application to Offer With Ease
A disjointed hiring process doesn't just slow your team down, it can cost you great candidates. Join this Learning Lab to help you set up and optimize the BambooHR® Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Whether you’re new to BambooHR or ready to take your recruiting process to the next level, you’ll leave with a clear plan to simplify tasks, save time, and impress every candidate.
In this Learning Lab you’ll learn the following:
How the BambooHR Applicant Tracking System (ATS) supports a smoother hiring process
Step-by-step setup for Candidate statuses, job pipelines, sources, disqualifying questions, and templates for emails and offers.
Tips for managing job openings and tracking candidates with ease.
Seamlessly transition from job opening to onboarding, ensuring a smooth candidate experience
Ways to enhance efficiency with branded offer letters and organized candidate management
How to Optimize recruiting with ATS reports and manage tasks on the go with the BambooHR Hiring app
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Brad Rencher | CEO, BambooHR
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