HRD Talk

Canada is going through a virtual healthcare revolution. Accelerated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital solutions are providing increased convenience, simplicity, and improved health support. While these innovations are designed to improve Canada's healthcare system, leaders still need to take a closer look and address important questions surrounding incorporating these solutions into their HR plans. In this episode, we chat with Daniel Martz, Vice President of Virtual Care at Telus Health on the evolution of virtual care technology in Canada. Learn the limitations of digital health solutions and how the right solutions merge technology with empathy and compassion.

Meaningfully engaging with the next generation of talent goes beyond creating a dynamic, socially appealing workplace. To reach and resonate with new talent, leadership must prioritize creating a workplace culture that fosters growth, creates meaningful work and encourages continued learning and development. To explore this, HRD Talk sits down with Judene Pretti, Director of the Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo, and Maanasa Rajaguru, a third-year Honours English, Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication co-op student at the University of Waterloo, as they discuss current engagement trends and how organizations can better engage with young talent.

In part three of this series presented by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Tony Gareri, CEO, Roma Moulding, discusses his role as a CEO in transforming and maintaining a positive workplace culture. Tony discusses what leadership success looks like and how employees can be engaged for improved company culture and overall performance

In part two of this series presented by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief of Research, The Conference Board of Canada shares his personal journey around mental health and resiliency--and importantly, discusses how CEOs and leadership can accommodate employees dealing with mental health concerns in order to thrive.

In part 1 of this series presented by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, Bill Borger, CEO, Borger Group of Companies, discusses leadership and his company’s tradition of fostering a safety culture in the workplace that promotes employee safety and organizational success.