Hughes, D., Sharar, D., Roman, P., Chan, K. (2008). Evidenced-based practice in EAP: So what? EAPA's Annual World Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 17.
Sharar, D. (2008). Performance metrics in EAP: Linking measurement with better rates. EAPA North Carolina - 29th Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, March 26.
Sharar, D. (2007). Dissertation research forum: Do EAP affiliates adhere to EAP concepts? EAPA’s Annual World EAP Conference, San Diego, CA, October 27.
Sharar, D., Goplerud, E. (2007). EAP performance metrics: benchmarks, best practices and case studies for proving ROI. EAP Management Letter Audio Conference and Webinar. October 4.
Scott, D., Sharar, D. (2007). ADM’s expatriate family support: Wellness on assignment. Global HR News Conference, Chicago, IL, October 3.
Sharar, D., Hagen, R. (2007). Data analytics: EAP. National Behavioral Consortium, San Diego, CA, September 6.
Sharar, D., Pompe, J. (2007). Caterpillar’s employee assistance plan: How and why to implement expatriate family support. Global HR News Conference, New York, New York, May 23.
Sharar D., Chalk, M., Amaral, T. (2007). The need for employer-driven EAP performance outcomes. EASNA 19th Annual Institute, Atlanta, GA, May 11.
Sharar, D., Lightsey, J. (2007). Do affiliate network providers adhere to EAP concepts: improving affiliate fidelity to EAP practice. EASNA 19th Annual Institute, Atlanta, GA, May 11.
Sharar, D. (2007). Crises in EAP: Issues in reforms. Southern Wisconsin EAPA Chapter: 18th Annual Conference, Milwaukee, WI, May 3.
Sharar, D. (2007). Pricing in EAPs: Breaking out of the commodity trap. EAP Advanced Training Institute Audio Conference and Webinar, April 24.
Martin, G., Sharar, D., and Teems, L. (2007). What’s ahead for EAP? Employee Assistance Management Letter, Audio Conference and Webinar, March 1.
Pompe, J., Sharar, D., Scheliga, L. (2007). Corporate benchmarking session: Caterpillar’s employee assistance plan-how and why to implement expatriate support. Global HR News Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 1.
Rumsey, M., Sharar, D., Johnson, R., Christie, J. (2006). Ethics: The field speaks. EAPA’s 2006 Annual World Conference, Nashville, TN, October 8.
Pompe, J., Sharar, D. (2006). Caterpillar’s employee assistance plan: How and why to implement expatriate family support. Global HR Conference, Chicago, IL, September 19.
Sharar, D., O’Donnell, S. (2006). Trends in international EAP. Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association, General Chapter Meeting, Chicago, IL, August 25.
Sharar, D., Goplerud, E. (2006). Evaluating EAPs: What should we be measuring? EASNA 18th Annual Institute, Toronto, Ontario Canada, May 11.
Pompe, J., Sharar, D. (2006). Caterpillar’s employee assistance plan: How and why to implement expatriate family support. Global HR Conference, Panama City, Panama, February 10.
Sharar, D. (2005). A study of ethical EAP issues. Center for Mental Health Services, Crisis in the EAP Field, Washington, DC, November 18.
Rumsey, M., Sharar, D., Christie, J., Paul, J. (2005). Business practices and ethics in EAP: Difficult situations facing EA professionals. EAPA 2005 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October 15.
Sharar, D. (2005). EAP research roundtable presentation on a survey of critical issues facing the field. EAPA 2005 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October 16.
Sharar, D., Weis, D. (2005). Common business dilemmas in EAP: Applying EASNA’S code of ethics. EASNA 17th Annual Institute, Chicago, IL, May 7.
Pompe, J., Sharar, D. (2004). Increasing your economic return on investment with enhanced employee and spouse assistance. Global HR News Conference, Chicago, IL, July 28.
Pompe, J., Sharar, D. (2003). The integration of EAP and expatriate support: A new model. EAPA 2003 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, November 24.
Sharar, D. (2003). An industry at a crossroad: Critical issues in EAP. EASNA 15th Annual Institute, San Antonio, TX, April 25.
Sharar, D. (2002). Research roundtable presentation on business ethics and practices in EAP. EAPA 2002 Annual Conference, Boston, MA, October 25.
Sharar, D. (2002). Elevating business ethics in employee assistance: Putting principles into practice. EASNA 14th Annual Institute, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, May 3.
Sharar, D., Huff, S. (2002). Business ethics and managed care: Challenges and implications. American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, March 26.
Scott, D., Hagen, R., Sharar, D., Scheliga, L. (2002). Substance abuse programming in Brazil. The International Council on Alcohol and Addictions, Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 10.
Sharar, D. (2001). Business ethics in EAP: Issues, challenges, and implications for standards. EASNA 13th Annual Institute, Chicago, IL, April 26.
Allen, B., Sharar, D., Stoll, M., Taylor, R.(1998). Developing corporate structures to meet community needs: three case studies. Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Springfield, IL, October 22.
Sharar, D. (1997). Workplace violence. 6th Annual Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Conference, Peoria, IL, February 26.
Sharar, D. (1996). Violence in the workplace: Recognition and prevention. 5th Annual Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Conference, Peoria, IL, February 28.
Sharar, D. (1996). Violence in the workplace. State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services EAP Coordinators’ Conference, Springfield, IL, May 23.
Sharar, D., Fraser, J. (1995). Develop and organize an EAP critical incident team. EASNA 7th Annual Institute, Chicago, IL, April 23.
Fraser, J., Sharar, D. (1995). Traumatic stress debriefing and post trauma counseling. The Nature and Dimensions of Catastrophe Conference, the Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Flood Relief Grant, Carterville, IL, January 5.
Sharar, D. (1994). Under the influence at work: The relationship between substance abuse and workers’ compensation. National Safety Council, Springfield, IL, October 5.
Sharar, D. (1991). Employee assistance programming. Drugs and the Workplace Conference, Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, United States Attorney, Central District of Illinois, Springfield, IL, April 26.
Sharar, D. (1991). Chemical dependency: Awareness testing and treatment. Grain Elevator and Processing Society 62nd Annual Technical Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March 4.