Best Places to Work Employer Summit: Future-Proof Your Workforce

In an era of unprecedented workplace transformation, is your organization ready to become an employer of choice in your industry? If not, your future could be uncertain.

Join us for the inaugural Best Places to Work Employer Summit, a one-day experience designed to provide business owners, managers and HR professionals with the insights and strategies needed to create a thriving workplace.

The conference is designed to be flexible, meaning you can attend for the entire day or simply parts of the day. Your registration includes free wifi and access to work areas if you need to stay connected to your office. Select which sessions you want to attend by clicking Get Tickets.

Best Places to Work is thrilled the announce the return of DisruptHR Ottawa, the global speaking series that aims to shake things up in the world of HR. This event will feature eight speakers, five minutes each and slides that rotate every 15 seconds. It promised to make you think differently about HR.

DisruptHR will start with a networking cocktail at 400 pm, followed by presentations at 500 pm. Follow DisruptHR Ottawa on LinkedIn for updates on selected speakers.

Session 1: 900 to 1100 am (paid ticket required)
Best Places to Work Brunch Celebration and Keynote with Dr. Linda Duxbury

Get the Employer Summit started with a delicious breakfast buffet, celebrate the top-20 Best Places to Work award recipients and hear from Dr. Linda Duxbury, one of Canada's leading HR researchers, an author and speaker on employee well-being, mental health and work-life balance. Dr. Duxbury’s keynote is titled “How to Lead and Manage in Times of Disruptive Change.” This session is sponsored by Meldrum Horne & Associates, specialists in employee benefits and group retirement programs.

Session 2: 1200 to 1245 pm (free with advance registration)
The Future is Here: AI is Set to Transform HR

Discover how artificial intelligence is streamlining recruitment, enhancing employee engagement, and revolutionizing performance management. Explore real-world case studies of AI-powered tools improving HR efficiency and decision-making. Learn about the potential challenges and ethical considerations surrounding AI in HR. Whether you're an HR professional or simply interested in the future of work, this presentation offers valuable insights into the AI-driven HR landscape.

Session 3: 100 to 145 pm (free with advance registration)
Recruiting Reimagined: How to Attract and Recruit Top Talent

In today's fiercely competitive hiring landscape, attracting top talent demands a fresh perspective. In this presentation, Hire Local Ottawa will outline the latest strategies for recruiters to revolutionize their approach. We'll emphasize the importance of fostering a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring your organization stands out from the competition. We'll explore the power of crafting a compelling employer brand that showcases your unique company culture and values. Discover how to leverage data-driven insights to pinpoint and engage ideal candidates.

Session 4: 200 to 245 pm (free with advance registration)
Building Tomorrow's Leaders: Strategies for Hiring, Training and Retaining the Next Generation

The pressures on Gen Z and millennials are real. After navigating their way through the pandemic, they’re now examining their career trajectory while confronting a range of new challenges: an uncertain economy, global unrest, a lack of affordable housing and the threat of AI disrupting jobs. How can employers help put these future leaders on the path to success? In this session, Kathryn Tremblay, the co-founder and owner of Altis Recruitment, will share strategies for employers to hire, train and retain members of the upcoming generation, so they can thrive in the workplace.

Session 5: 300 to 345 pm (free with advance registration)
Employment Law Updates: What You Need to Know Now

Employment law is a dynamic landscape, constantly evolving to meet the needs of a changing workforce. This presentation will explore recent and upcoming changes to employment legislation that impact employers and employees alike. We will discuss new regulations on minimum wage, overtime, leave entitlements, workplace safety, and employee classifications.

Understanding these changes is crucial for maintaining compliance, mitigating legal risks, and fostering a positive work environment. We will also discuss the implications of these changes for businesses and strategies for adapting to the new legal landscape. Stay informed and ensure your practices align with the latest regulations to protect your business and employees. This session is sponsored by Emond Harnden LLP, experts in management-side employment and labour law.

Session 6: 400 to 630 pm (paid ticket required)
DisruptHR: The Rebellious Future of HR

DisruptHR is an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower people in the HR field. Once in a while an event series is born that shakes things up, it makes you think differently, it leaves you inspired. That event is DisruptHR. Eight speakers, five minutes each and slides that change every 15 seconds.

If you’re an HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, a community leader – and you’ve got something to say about talent, culture or technology – Disrupt is the place to be. Returning to Ottawa as part of the Best Places to Work Employer Summit.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Canada