Day One: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
10:30 EST
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Jacqueline Aldred, Lead, Organizational Effectiveness, Ontario Government
10:45 EST
60 minUnlocking Potential: Strategies for Enhancing Employee Motivation
- Empower employees by giving them ownership of meaningful projects.
- Recognize achievements regularly to motivate and inspire continued excellence.
- Facilitate open communication channels to encourage feedback and collaboration.
- Implement professional development programs to foster growth and skill enhancement.
- Encourage a healthy work-life balance to maintain employee well-being and productivity.
11:45 EST
60 minThe Power of Appreciation and Recognition: Transforming Employee Engagement
Jacqueline Aldred, Lead, Organizational Effectiveness, Ontario Government
- Elevate team morale by actively recognizing and celebrating achievements.
- Foster a positive work environment through consistent appreciation of contributions.
- Drive employee engagement by integrating recognition into daily leadership practices.
12:45 EST
45 minBreak
13:30 EST
60 minPerformance Management and Harassment Perception: A Focused Approach for Managers
Kristina Hughes, Senior Manager, Labour Relations and Advisory, CAMH
- Educate managers and employees on recognizing and addressing harassment, fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
- Implement clear reporting procedures and ensure all complaints are taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and resolved fairly.
- Promote open communication and trust within the team, encouraging employees to speak up about concerns without fear of retaliation.
14:30 EST
60 minThe Ladder of Engagement
This session will explore how engagement can be measured along a spectrum of behaviours ranging from “totally disengaged” to “champion.”
- Engagement is not a binary “on-or-off” situation.
- Different types of resistance can be mapped to different levels of engagement.
- Poor wording in policies and rules pushes people down to the lower rungs of the ladder.
15:30 EST
60 minThe Biggest Driver of Employee Engagement is Inclusion: How you can Leverage Engagement Data Insights to Build a Culture of Inclusion
Michelle Chan, Manager, Employee Engagement & Culture, Metrolinx
- Analyze engagement data to identify patterns and gaps related to inclusion, using these insights to inform targeted strategies.
- Implement inclusive practices and policies based on data-driven findings, ensuring that all employees feel valued and heard.
- Monitor and adjust inclusion efforts continuously by tracking changes in engagement metrics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation.
16:30 EST
End of Day One
Day Two: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
10:30 EST
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Sheryll Curet, Team Lead, Internship Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat
10:30 EST
60 minInclusive Workplaces: Fostering Connection Through Diversity and Inclusion
Naila Qazi, Founder and CEO, Centre for Change and Leadership Canada
- Promote diversity awareness through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Foster an environment of respect and appreciation for different perspectives.
- Empower underrepresented groups through mentorship and leadership programs.
- Encourage collaboration across diverse teams to leverage unique strengths and insights.
- Advocate for inclusive policies and practices that support all employees’ needs and contributions.
11:30 EST
60 minFostering Employee Engagement in the Workforce
Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Performance and Satisfaction.
- Importance of Employee Engagement.
- Key Drivers of Employee Engagement.
- Barriers to Employee Engagement.
- Measuring Employee Engagement.
- Tools and Technologies.
12:30 EST
45 minBreak
13:15 EST
60 minCreating a Seamless Employee Experience from Onboarding to Retention
Sheryll Curet, Team Lead, Internship Unit, Treasury Board Secretariat
- Design personalized onboarding experiences tailored to each employee’s role and needs.
- Streamline administrative processes to reduce onboarding friction and enhance efficiency.
- Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support continuous growth.
- Foster mentorship programs to facilitate connections and accelerate integration into the company culture.
- Implement regular feedback loops to gauge employee satisfaction and address any concerns promptly.
14:15 EST
60 minFostering Mental Health through Employee Engagement and Flexibility
- Cultivate a supportive workplace by promoting open communication and mental health awareness.
- Empower employees with flexible work options to enhance work-life balance and reduce stress.
- Strengthen employee engagement through regular check-ins and wellness initiatives.
15:15 EST
60 minEngaging Employees through an Integrated Approach to Workplace Wellbeing
- Empower employees by offering wellbeing supports that align with their individual needs.
- Support leaders to be able to demonstrate a mindful approach to workplace mental health leadership and accountability.
- Foster a psychological health and safety culture that embeds wellbeing as strategic priority, applies a systemic approach, and embodies the principle of shared responsibility.
16:15 EST
End of Day Two