People strategy is evolving, but not every organization is keeping pace. In this issue, we sit down with Jeffrey Launay, VP & Chief of Staff, HR at Apotex, to explore how talent leaders must embrace their role as strategic partners, balance people and business needs, leverage technology and data, and take cues from finance and sales to build trust with the C-suite.

This PACT dives into whether CHROs have a “shelf life” and why that might actually be a good thing. Kara Wilson Oliver (VP People & Operations, DealMaker) shares how adopting a builder-and-fixer mindset has shaped her career and highlights the power of product thinking in HR. Her journey reimagines the CHRO role as a mobile, high-impact career path with limitless potential.

As you set goals for the new year, consider how HR can lead the charge in building purpose-driven businesses. Keith Ippel (Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Spring Activator) shares insights to show that aligning people, culture, and daily actions with impact doesn’t just do good—it drives sustainable success. Purpose and profit go hand in hand when an organization puts intention at the center of business strategy.

In today’s feature, Transforming CEO Thinking: Turning Costs into Assets with an Investor Mindset, CEO coach Daneal Charney, reveals how leaders can reframe talent as an appreciating asset. Discover actionable strategies to harness employee lifetime value, align HR metrics with business goals, and position HR as a strategic driver of growth. Dive in and redefine the role of HR in your organization!

PACT news spoke with Konstantin Tskhay, about how AI is transforming HR. From cleaning up data to bridging the gap with the C-suite, Konstantin shows how smarter data and sharper insights are key to the future of HR—and why it’s imperative to stay curious.

Last month at Tech Talent North’s Eastern edition, Fahd Alhattab kicked off the conference with a powerful keynote on building high-performing teams and embracing disruptive leadership. Fahd’s insights challenge leaders to balance operational efficiency with a culture of exploration, empowering teams to innovate actively and adapt swiftly to industry disruptions.

In today’s feature article, our event chair, Michelle Brooks (Chief People & Culture Officer at Security Compass) shares strategies she uses to build teams that deliver exceptional results without relying on elusive “unicorn hires.” Her framework emphasizes the importance of growth mindsets, psychological safety, and a business-first approach to role design, providing actionable steps for startup leaders. We hope her perspective inspires you to rethink your team-building efforts!

In this edition of the PACT newsletter, we’re excited to feature insights from Carolyn Lawrence, founder of CLEAR Path, on the profitable power of purpose. Carolyn reveals how aligning DEI and ESG efforts with a clear, purpose-driven strategy not only strengthens business foundations but also enhances profitability. Her approach challenges leaders to rethink these initiatives as essential growth drivers—creating sustainable value for employees, customers, and shareholders alike.

In this edition Ann Gomez, Speaker, Author & Founding President at Clear Concept Inc. shares the importance of how controlling your time allows you to feel like your focusing your time on what’s most important, personally and professionally.