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December 12, 2024 | Chelsea Hotel
December 12, 2024
Chelsea Hotel
Get together with Toronto's top CHROs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Developing Next-generation Leaders Who Thrive in Times of Change
Reshaping a Corporate Culture that Exemplifies Efficiency and Resiliency
Delivering a Meaningful and Engaging Employee Experience to Improve Overall Performance
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.
Sonia Boyle
Gore Mutual Insurance Co.
Chief People Officer
Barb Keenan
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
Chief People Officer
Frank Monteleone
Rexall
SVP & Chief People Officer
Brigid Pelino
Definity Financial
Chief People and Culture Officer
Norm Sabapathy
Cadillac Fairview
Executive Vice President, People
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Arthur Zards
Thought Leader, TED/TEDx Speaker, Coach & Producer
Guest Speaker
"Those who tell the stories rule society." (Plato) Busy executives don’t have time to learn complex communication models or esoteric storytelling processes — you need a simple, effective framework that can help you not only connect with any audience, but also elicit real change. Enter the SWARM™ Effect.
Join this session with Arthur Zards — an expert on storytelling, TEDster and provocateur — to:
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Hosted by O.C. Tanner
Ryan Jensen
Workplace Culture Strategist
O.C. Tanner
Organizations everywhere have used Total Rewards programs to attract and retain talent by offering a buffet of benefits to highlight the investment they make in their people. Yet despite these efforts, research shows that workers feel these strategies often fail, not only in addressing their most important needs, but in enhancing their overall employee experience. This session will unveil the latest insights from the 2025 Global Culture Report and foster discussion to help you redefine your Total Rewards programs and provide the right mix of offerings to better communicate authentic care.
Join this session to discuss:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Hosted by Venngo Inc
Sally Benn
SVP Group Customers
Venngo Inc
Employees are placing greater importance on financial benefits amid the economic uncertainty of the past several years. CHROs who align their total rewards offerings to workforce needs can move the needle on employee engagement while remaining competitive within the market.
Join this session to discuss how to:
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Nicole Lichowit
Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Alamos Gold Inc.
CEOs recently rated culture, engagement and morale as their top concern in a Gartner executive survey. CHROs have the opportunity to improve employee job satisfaction, mental health, productivity and lower burnout by making employees feel they belong.
In this boardroom, HR leaders will discuss:
10:25am - 11:05am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Barb Keenan
Chief People Officer
Liquor Control Board of Ontario
According to Gartner, only one in four employees feel connected to their company culture, posing a significant challenge during times of disruption. LCBO has worked diligently to establish a strong purpose-driven, accountable and inclusive culture, which was tested during the organization’s first strike in history.
Join this session for a case study in:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Erin Gordon
Vice President HR
Lindt & Sprungli (Canada), Inc.
A Gartner survey finds only 34% of HR executives are satisfied with the quality of senior leaders within their organization. Even fewer are confident they have emerging leaders to meet future needs.
In this session, CHROs will discuss:
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Elizabeth McSavaney
VP, Head of Human Resources
Zurich Insurance
Margaret Wu
EVP, Corporate Operations
Brookfield Residential
A Gartner study found 33% of the skills needed in an average job posting from 2019 are no longer necessary in 2024. As job responsibilities continue to evolve, CHROs must anticipate the versatility of future skillsets. Shifting from a tactical short term approach to a strategic long term plan can set the workforce up for success.
Join this session to discuss:
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Parking:
Underground parking garage - Rates below
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Chelsea Hotel at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-800-243-5732. Please mention Evanta CHRO Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $189 CAD (plus tax) is November 18, 2024.
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