2018 Workforce Game Changers

Welcome to our half day conference designed to meet the needs of employers who want to learn more about the shifting workforce dynamics and how to get ready. With an unpredictable economy employers need to develop more flexible and long-term vision hiring and retention policies.

This free event also welcomes two key note speakers:

Martin Joyce, a highly experienced executive across Government, Non-Government and Commercial sectors has led teams while undertaking transformational change and building growth agendas for organizations. He will talk about global mega-trends that are shaping the workforce of the future.

Daniele Zanotti, an accomplished, strategic, and energetic leader with more than 20 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors. He will share his ideas on how to reimagine the workforce potential for a competitive business environment.

When registering choose one session from each block as detailed in the:

CONFERENCE SESSIONS & SPEAKERS *

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Session Registration is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis!

Agenda

7:30 am Registration and Breakfast Reception

8:00 am Welcome
Al Wilson, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Board of York Region

8:05 am Keynote Address

Martin Joyce, KPMG’s Canadian National Leader for Human and Social Services
"The four global mega-trends that are shaping the workforce of the future"

8:30 am Break

8:40 am Game changers - Block 1

1. Bill 148 is here - It’s more than just minimum wage!
2. Alternate ways to access talent - Think outside the box
3. Get the candidates you need with the soft skills you want
4. The hidden dangers of Privacy Law

9:55 am Break

10:05 am Game changers - Block 2

5. Establish an effective recruitment process for the right fit
6. Information overload – Surviving in the midst of chaos
7. What Government can do for your business
8. Cannabis in the workplace - What employers need to know

11:20 am Break

11:30 am Keynote Address
Daniele Zanotti, President & CEO of United Way
"Reimagining Workforce Potential"

11:55 am Closing Remarks
Al Wilson, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Board of York Region

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