Transform your workforce: Tips and tricks to bring your HR vision to life

14-15 November 2023 | THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE MISSISSAUGA

#HRLeadersCA

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    9 hours 15 mins

ABOUT


Connect with Canada’s top CHROs, develop new strategies for attracting top talent, catch up on the latest trends, and get inspired to bring your HR vision to life, all in one place.

The HR Leaders Summit Canada is your chance to conquer your workforce challenges and embrace the future of work.

We’re bringing together people leaders from across the country for a two-day program dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and invigorating HR teams so that they can create real change in their organizations.

From flexible work arrangements to utilizing AI in your HR strategy, we’re covering the most essential topics, with the help of some of the sector’s biggest names.

Don’t miss out – be part of the conversation this November 14-15 at The International Centre Mississauga.

Why attend?

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    Network with 200+ CHROs from across the country

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    Discover timely, practical insights on your HR strategy that you can put into action today

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    Exchange ideas face-to-face with your peers during interactive round table discussions

SPEAKERS


Julie Angus
Julie Angus

Molecular Biologist, Adventurer, Writer, & Filmmaker

Guy Beaudin
Guy Beaudin

Senior Partner & Region Lead, Canada
RHR International

Drew Calcagno
Drew Calcagno

Principal, Product Operations, Research & AI, Google
Senior representative, ADP

Lorna Clamp
Lorna Clamp

Senior Vice President of Strategy & Culture
Securiguard

Lauren Davey
Lauren Davey

Chief People & Culture Officer
Compass Group Canada

Julie Develin
Julie Develin

Principal Human Insights Program Manager
UKG

Cheryl Fullerton
Cheryl Fullerton

EVP People & Communications
Corus Entertainment

Jane Fedoretz
Jane Fedoretz

EVP People, Talent & Transformation
TransAlta

Rob Catalano
Rob Catalano

Chief Strategy Officer
WorkTango

Ann Clancy
Ann Clancy

Chief People Officer
Canadian Red Cross

Jamie Gowryluk
Jamie Gowryluk

Head of Enterprise & Enablement
SkiptheDishes

Pina Guercio
Pina Guercio

Vice President, Global HR
Air Canada

Jesse Kemp
Jesse Kemp

Learning & Development Specialist
Western Forest Products

Kara MacKillop
Kara MacKillop

President
The Roxton Group

Carolyn Meacher
Carolyn Meacher

Chief People Officer, Canada & Employee Experience Lead
Americas, Dentsu

Frank Monteleone
Frank Monteleone

SVP & Chief People Officer
Rexall Pharmacy Group

Carlee Sawyer
Carlee Sawyer

Managing Director and Thought Leader
O.C. Tanner

Permpreet Soomal
Permpreet Soomal

Chief People Officer
Capital One Canada

Amanda Swant
Amanda Swant

Director of Employee Experience
Labatt Breweries of Canada

Charlene Theodore
Charlene Theodore

Chief Inclusion Officer
McCarthy Tétrault

Diana Valler
Diana Valler

CHRO
Travel Brands

Ed Yuen
Ed Yuen

Vice President Strategy and HR Outsourcing
ADP

AGENDA


All times in ET
  • Registration and breakfast
  • Opening remarks by chairperson
  • Welcome address from event partner, UKG
    Julie Develin
    Julie Develin

    Principal Human Insights Program Manager
    UKG

  • Keynote introduction
  • Opening Keynote: Rowboat in a hurricane – Dealing with change and unexpected setbacks

    Imagine surviving a hurricane with nothing more than a rowboat to shelter you. When Julie Angus set off on a quest to become the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland this was not what she anticipated. But Julie soon realized that to be successful she’d not only need to deal with adversity and uncertainty but embrace it and use it as an opportunity to grow and prosper. Not only did she succeed but she was awarded National Geographic’s “Adventurer of the Year” for her incredible achievements. Julie shares techniques to deal with changing environments including altering our perception, preparing for the unexpected, assessing risks, and improving communication, and shows how they can be applied to HR strategy.

    Julie Angus
    Julie Angus

    Molecular Biologist, Adventurer, Writer, & Filmmaker

  • Case study: Embedding wellbeing and psychological safety into your company culture

    Wellness is being taken more seriously than ever due to rising cases of stress and burnout, and HR must lead the way in meeting employees’ needs and assess stress levels to avoid burnout before it happens. This session will look at how HR professionals can support mental and physical health to prevent low productivity, absenteeism, and loss of talent, and create a new sense of belonging by showing that they are invested in ensuring a thriving workforce.  

    • Creating a supportive work culture from the top down 
    • Integrating psychological safety through open communication to show that everyone’s input is valued 
    • Assessing workloads, sick leave, and time-off policies to address unnecessary pressures on staff 
    • What benefits have a meaningful impact on employees’ mental, physical and financial health?

    Senior representative, UKG

    Julie Develin
    Julie Develin

    Principal Human Insights Program Manager
    UKG

  • Networking coffee break
  • Panel: Optimizing flexible workplaces to increase engagement

    Hybrid work continues to be a major challenge as companies try and balance high expectations for flexibility with the needs of the business and maintaining engagement. This session will look at how organisations can offer flexible work options, while still ensuring an effective culture of communication and cohesion. 

    • How can HR leaders evolve their hybrid work strategy?  
    • Best practices for keeping hybrid workers motivated and engaged  
    • Enabling positive interactions between colleagues and management – both in the office and remotely  
    • Ensuring a positive experience for hybrid and remote workers during key work milestones such as onboarding, promotions and work anniversaries 
    Moderator
    Kara MacKillop
    Kara MacKillop

    President
    The Roxton Group

    Panelists
    Ann Clancy
    Ann Clancy

    Chief People Officer
    Canadian Red Cross

    Cheryl Fullerton
    Cheryl Fullerton

    EVP People & Communications
    Corus Entertainment

    Carolyn Meacher
    Carolyn Meacher

    Chief People Officer, Canada & Employee Experience Lead
    Americas, Dentsu

    Carlee Sawyer
    Carlee Sawyer

    Managing Director and Thought Leader
    O.C. Tanner

  • Networking lunch
  • Presentation: Deep dive on talent enablement

    This concise presentation will share detailed data on internal development strategies in HR and examine groundbreaking new strategies for enabling talent that are having an impact. 

    • New approaches to internal development, training and succession planning 
  • Panel: Internal development – Investing in the success of top talent

    Between fierce competition for talent, severe retention issues and critical skill gaps, companies need to find new ways to identify opportunities to invest in the career development of their top talent to meet business goals and reduce turnover. This session will explore the importance of enhancing your internal development strategies by providing upskilling and reskilling opportunities and offering career frameworks with a tailored learning and development strategy. 

    • An overview of innovative tools and strategies for supporting and coaching key talent  
    • Connecting development strategies with business priorities to deliver in-demand skillsets  
    • Supporting internal development programs by listening to employees and recognizing and rewarding achievements 
    Guy Beaudin
    Guy Beaudin

    Senior Partner & Region Lead, Canada
    RHR International

    Lauren Davey
    Lauren Davey

    Chief People & Culture Officer
    Compass Group Canada

    Jane Fedoretz
    Jane Fedoretz

    EVP People, Talent & Transformation
    TransAlta

    Jamie Gowryluk
    Jamie Gowryluk

    Head of Enterprise & Enablement
    SkiptheDishes

    Frank Monteleone
    Frank Monteleone

    SVP & Chief People Officer
    Rexall Pharmacy Group

  • Networking coffee break
  • Breakout workshop session – Evolving company culture – Share ideas and develop solutions

    Discuss the topics that matter to you most. This session’s interactive format enables in-depth peer-to-peer discussions around the HR professionals’ key challenges covered in day one, offering an opportunity to network with fellow attendees and exchange best practices.

  • Panel: DEI – Prioritizing people, setting goals and achieving measurable results
    In the current era of social change and connectivity, the business case for DEI is stronger than ever, but studies and employee feedback have shown that there is significant progress to be made before workplaces can become truly inclusive and equitable. This session will examine recent trends in DEI and provide action points for new initiatives that are driven by a people-first approach to business in your organization:
    • Understanding the role of HR in driving DEI initiatives and setting and meeting targets
    • How to prioritize a people-first culture built on empathy and belonging
    • Creating goals and initiatives that drive diversity, inclusion and belonging as a part of your culture
    • Measuring the effectiveness of organizational initiatives and strategies
    • Leveraging tech to overcome hiring biases and pay inequity
    Lorna Clamp
    Lorna Clamp

    Senior Vice President of Strategy & Culture
    Securiguard

    Permpreet Soomal
    Permpreet Soomal

    Chief People Officer
    Capital One Canada

    Charlene Theodore
    Charlene Theodore

    Chief Inclusion Officer
    McCarthy Tétrault

  • Closing remarks by chairperson
  • Networking drinks reception
  • Registration and breakfast
  • Opening remarks from the chairperson
  • Opening keynote: Overcoming disruption by creating an agile HR strategy

    In the current climate of disruption, companies need to be able to adapt quickly to achieve their business goals under increasingly challenging conditions. This keynote will provide a detailed look at the steps needed to restructure your organization to improve agility and increase overall resilience to potential challenges including acquiring and retaining talent and maintaining a compelling employer brand.

  • Presentation: Deep dive on the use of AI in HR

    This in-depth look at the role of AI in HR will cut through the hype and share detailed data on its uptake, how companies are really using it, and what it is doing for their organizations.  

    •  How are companies using AI to boost productivity while managing risk? 
  • Panel: AI in HR – An update on innovative new applications

    AI has taken root in HR departments everywhere. Companies have moved from the experimentation phase to active implementation, using this technology to support core HR functions, such as payroll and benefits, to recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. This session will bring together representatives that have taken the leap with AI to share insights into their processes, policies, and success stories.   

    • Learn what AI can do for your organization, and how to successfully integrate it into workflows  
    • Explore how AI can support multiple HR functions and boost productivity  
    • Understand the potential risks and benefits of integrating AI in your business 
    Drew Calcagno
    Drew Calcagno

    Principal, Product Operations, Research & AI, Google
    Senior representative, ADP

    Ed Yuen
    Ed Yuen

    Vice President Strategy and HR Outsourcing
    ADP

  • Networking coffee break
  • Breakout workshop session – Evolving your HR tech strategy – Share ideas and develop solutions

    Discuss the topics that matter to you most. This session’s interactive format enables in-depth peer-to-peer discussions around the HR professionals’ key challenges, offering an opportunity to network and exchange best practices.

  • Networking lunch
  • Presentation – Deep dive on talent acquisition

    The war for talent continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing HR. This detailed presentation will share detailed insights on the latest trends in talent acquisition, backed up by hard data on what is working and what isn’t. 

    • Creating a talent acquisition strategy to meet your organizations long-term goals 
  • Panel: Recalibrating talent acquisition strategies to meet business goals

    With the competition for talent at an all-time high, companies are being pushed to dig deeper to find crucial skillsets from new sources and strong “diamond in the rough” candidates. This session will examine how leading companies are adapting their talent acquisition strategies to overcome recruitment challenges and skill shortages.  

    • Develop new strategies to identify candidates with the right skillsets including technical and interpersonal skills 
    • Identify new recruitment channels and optimize the existing channels 
    • Leverage AI to respond to the talent shortfall and fill critical skill gaps 
    Amanda Swant
    Amanda Swant

    Director of Employee Experience
    Labatt Breweries of Canada

  • Networking coffee break
  • Fireside chat: HR Analytics – Using data to deliver actionable intelligence

    HR teams are in a unique position to provide valuable business insights for leadership through workforce data, provided that the end product is crafted with purpose and targeted towards getting results. This session will look at how some of the leading companies have successfully leveraged HR data to increase productivity and answer executives’ most pressing questions. 

    • How to put data to good use and deliver a coherent picture of the organization 
    • How to turn data into strategy in real time to respond to business needs 
    • Ensure that your data collection methods are producing valuable results 
  • Panel: Employee engagement – Developing purpose, belonging, and resilience

    Continued high turnover is driving companies to seek new ways to engage with employees on a human level to ignite their passion and give a new sense of purpose and belonging. Companies that take two-way communication seriously and invest in their employees are seeing real results in terms of resilience. This session will address how companies can integrate a new culture and leverage tech to achieve new levels of fulfillment and purpose among employees.  

    • Best practices for empowering employees and making them feel valued 
    • Communication strategies that motivate teams and encourage collaboration 
    • Keeping employees engaged by acting on feedback in tangible ways to show that their input counts 
    Rob Catalano
    Rob Catalano

    Chief Strategy Officer
    WorkTango

    Pina Guercio
    Pina Guercio

    Vice President, Global HR
    Air Canada

    Jesse Kemp
    Jesse Kemp

    Learning & Development Specialist
    Western Forest Products

    Diana Valler
    Diana Valler

    CHRO
    Travel Brands

  • Closing remarks by chairperson

SPONSORS


Event Partner

  • UKG

Roundtable Sponsor

  • People Corporation

Gold Sponsors

  • ADP
  • AON
  • Novo Nordisk
  • O.C. Tanner
  • Progyny
  • RHR
  • Skip The Dishes
  • WorkTango

KEYNOTE SESSION SPONSOR

  • Ceridan

Silver Sponsors

  • Beneva
  • Queens University IRC
  • Sprout
  • Sultan Lawyers

exhibitors

  • belairdirect
  • CAAT Pension Plan
  • CareerJoy
  • EPSI
  • Kassen
  • Members Health
  • NobleProg
  • Queens University
  • Sterling Capital Brokers
  • TalentWorld

VENUE


The International Centre Mississauga

TRAVEL PLANS

Preferred Accommodation

Hotel room rates are subject to all applicable taxes and fees. Rooms are subject to availability in each hotel from November 12/13 – November 15. We recommend that you book as soon as possible.

HOLIDAY INN TORONTO AIRPORT EAST

600 Dixon Road, Toronto ON, M9W 1J1

Book your group rate via the reservation link or email [email protected]/[email protected]. Use the group name HR Leaders Summit Canada to secure the discounted rate until October 12, 2023.


Room rate: $169 CAD per standard room/night

Cut-off date: October 12, 2023

Check in: 3pm Check out: 12pm

Book your group rate for HR Leaders Summit Canada.

Hotel Parking: Discounted $10.00+13% HST (regular price is $20.00+13% HST), first come first serve.

HOLIDAY INN TORONTO AIRPORT EAST

Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport

6257 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E4

Book your group rate via the reservation link or call 1-800-368-7764 or 905-678-1400. Use the group name HR Leaders’ Summit Canada to secure the discounted rate until October 12, 2023.

Room rate: $195 per standard room/night
Cut-off date: October 12, 2023
Check in: 3pm Check out: 12pm
Reservation Link: HR Leaders’ Summit Canada  
Phone Number: 1-800-368-7764 or 905-678-1400
Hotel Parking: $28 per day
Hotel Concessions:
– Breakfast included.
– Complimentary bottled water in each room
– Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest’s rooms, meeting rooms and public spaces

Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport

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