Event category: Breakout

The masterclass will explore strategies to identify the necessary skills to meet the demands of a changing industry.  Gain valuable insights and practical solutions for organizations seeking to adapt to the future of work and address the challenges faced by employers in finding and retaining skilled professionals in an evolving workplace.

What you will learn:

• How to build when the skills aren’t readily available to buy on the market because the skillset is so new
• Skills Identification – Discover ways to identify specific skills that are crucial for adapting to fill the positions of the future: data analysis, adaptability, creativity, emotional intelligence, and others.
• Strategies for upskilling and skills development during times of tight budgets

Pre-registration required – register here.

Hear about the practical application of AI within the HR function, the opportunity for AI on strategic initiatives and examples of how to support workforce and leader readiness from the top of some of Canada’s tech giants at Microsoft, EA, and SAP. In addition to learning how Generative AI is being applied to work today, we’ll explore how our tech businesses are thinking about the employee experience and getting people excited about what’s possible, while also staying ahead of challenges and changes in a fast-moving space.

• Practical Application of AI in HR: Understand how AI is enabling work in tech companies, learn where in HR there are already opportunities to enhance work through ‘no code/low code’ tools.
• Building an AI-Ready Organization: Hear about actual examples of leader and employee learning, adoption, and reinforcement methods to upskill and reskill for an AI-supported environment, including personalized learning paths and mentorship programs.
• Ethical Considerations and AI Governance: Gain insights into ethical considerations and best practices for AI governance and learn how HR can play a pivotal role in ensuring employee perspectives are included in design.

Explore the pivotal role People Ops can play in driving environmental stewardship within your organization. Hear practical ways HR can cultivate a culture where the environmental values of ESG initiatives are embedded into the company’s DNA and learn how to shape and enforce policies that prioritize environmental responsibility and compliance. By integrating these practices into HR strategies and decision-making processes, companies can not only enhance their environmental performance but also foster a more engaged, responsible, and forward-thinking workforce.

Key Takeaways:

• ESG Awareness: Foster a culture of ESG awareness and engagement by regularly communicating updates, achievements, and challenges related to sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Establish channels for employees to provide feedback, ideas, and suggestions on environmental initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and participation.
• Environmental Policies: Develop and update HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with ESG principles and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and accountability across the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate ESG-related risks and opportunities, integrating risk management practices into HR strategies and decision-making processes.

Join us for a deep dive into the complexities of hybrid team structures and gain practical insights for optimizing team performance in the evolving landscape of remote and in-person work environments. In this session, we will explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when managing hybrid teams and provide actionable strategies for HR leaders to enhance collaboration, communication, and productivity.

Tactical Takeaways:

•  Effective Communication Strategies: Learn how to foster clear and inclusive communication channels within hybrid teams, leveraging technology and best practices to ensure that remote and in-office team members stay connected and engaged.
• Building a Culture of Trust and Accountability: Discover techniques for cultivating trust and accountability among team members, regardless of their physical location. Explore ways to empower employees to take ownership of their work and collaborate effectively in a hybrid setting.
• Balancing Flexibility and Structure: Gain insights into striking the right balance between flexibility and structure in hybrid work arrangements. Explore approaches for setting clear expectations, managing workloads, and promoting work-life balance in a distributed team environment.
• Investing in Team Development: Explore strategies for investing in the professional development and equitable well-being of hybrid team members. Learn how to provide opportunities for skill-building, mentorship, and social connection to foster a sense of belonging and support career growth within the team.

Dive into the intricacies of designing and implementing effective pay transparency practices. This session will guide you through the steps to create transparent salary structures, communicate them clearly to employees, and manage potential challenges. Equip yourself with practical tools and strategies to foster equity, trust, and organizational alignment through transparent pay practices.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to design transparent salary structures that align with organizational values and industry benchmarks.
• Understand effective communication strategies for introducing and maintaining pay transparency within your tech teams.
• Gain insights into addressing potential challenges and concerns related to pay transparency, such as privacy concerns and salary negotiations.
• Acquire actionable tips for monitoring and evaluating the impact of pay transparency initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.

Discover powerful leadership habits to help you unleash your team’s hidden potential. Explore the secrets that drive accountability, fuel motivation, alleviate stress, and cultivate a culture where everyone strives for excellence. Be prepared to redefine your leadership and inspire greatness in others by learning how to foster greater accountability through empowering your team members to take more ownership of their work and immediately increase trust within your teams to boost collaboration and minimize friction and stress. In this session you’ll discover how to acquire the moral authority to hold others accountable and equip your team with the tools to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement where innovation and progress are the norm.

Tangible Takeaways:

• Accountability Framework: three fundamental leadership habits that drive accountability and superior results.
• Feedback Culture: Acquire the skills and actionable steps to cultivate a culture of constructive feedback, empowering your team to learn and grow while also addressing performance issues promptly and positively.
• Expert Problem-Solving: Equip your team with a toolkit of strategies to tackle every problem.
• Workbook: Each participant will receive a worksheet to record the actionable strategies they will receive.