5 hours 40 mins
Employee wellbeing is more important than ever. In fact, a recent survey has shown that 87% of Canadians consider workplace wellbeing to be a human right.
As the world and businesses evolve, workforces need to discover new ways to deal with high-stress situations and support all aspects of wellness, from physical and mental health, to financial wellbeing and building a sense of belonging and purpose.
The HRD Wellbeing Summit Canada will examine how companies can foster mental and physical wellbeing in their teams to help them manage stress, avoid burnout, adapt to disruption and change, and feel valued.
Join this event to learn how to integrate all the tools, information, and support your employees need to reach their full potential.
Learn about holistic wellbeing strategies that can make a difference in your organization
Discover how to harness mindfulness and psychology to improve mental wellbeing
Unpack the latest strategies for integrating wellness into the workplace – while ensuring service and tool uptake
Understand how employers can improve physical wellbeing by promoting fitness and nutrition
Create a sense of belonging and security through DEI and support for financial wellbeing
Head of HR
Microsoft
Head of HR
Microsoft
A strategic leader with 20+ years of broad based and progressive experience in various human resources disciplines within Canada and globally. Creative and collaborative thinker who builds strategies that reimagine processes to inspire human resource excellence. Excel at helping business leaders build diverse and inclusive teams, and fostering the right culture so that employees can do their best work. Carolyn is also passionate about sharing insights about Microsoft’s culture transformation to help other organizations on their own journey.
Director, Wellness
BGIS
Director, Wellness
BGIS
Dana Hurst is a seasoned professional in the health and wellness industry, bringing over 17 years of expertise to her role as the Director of Wellness at BGIS. Her dedication to fostering healthy and thriving work environments has made her a respected figure in the field. Dana holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from the University of Western Ontario, along with a postgraduate diploma with high honours in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. A champion for mental health advocacy, Dana has demonstrated her commitment to creating mentally resilient workplaces. She is a certified Mental Health First Aider through the Mental Health Commission of Canada and has completed the Mental Health Leadership in the Workplace Certification from Shepell and Queen’s University. Under Dana’s leadership, in 2022, BGIS was awarded two industry awards. Canada’s Safest Employer Award for Best Wellness and Psychological Safety Program. This award recognizes an organization that excels in promoting and protecting employee psychological safety (mental health) and overall wellness, including fitness, nutrition and health factors. And Benefits Canada’s The Workplace Benefits Award for Mental Health Program for employers with greater than 5,000 employees. This award recognizes an organization that has developed an innovative and effective mental-health program or initiative to support and encourage the psychological well-being of its employees.
As a frequent speaker, she shares her knowledge, offering insights into the latest trends and strategies in health and wellness. With a passion for cultivating positive workplace cultures, Dana continues to be a driving force in championing holistic wellness within BGIS, enhancing team member health and well-being.
Sr. Director
HSSE & DEI
Sr. Director
HSSE & DEI
For two decades, Manisha Mistry has solidified her reputation as one of Canada’s leading health and safety professionals. In her role as Senior Director of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at CSA Group she works to create a safe and inclusive environment for employees across all locations worldwide.
Manisha leads a high-performing team of health and safety professionals to manage a global, multi-site HSSE management system registered to the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, while supporting the continuous evolution of CSA Group’s ‘safety-first’ culture. She also spearheads CSA Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program. In this role, she focuses on bringing together the organization’s many diverse stakeholders with the aim of establishing a safe and inclusive environment for all global employees.
Manisha holds a Bachelor of Applied Science specializing in Occupational Health & Safety from Ryerson University and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. She is best described as an authentic life-long learner who keenly supports employees on their own personal and professional development journeys.
In 2022, Manisha was selected as an Excellence Awardee for the BGIS Award for Safety Leader of the Year and was selected by Canadian Occupational Safety as one of many Top Women in Safety for 3-years running. She sits on the Board of the Women in Occupational Health & Safety Society (WOHSS), which is dedicated to support, educate, and help facilitate the advancement of women in the Health and Safety field. In addition, she is an Advisory Board Member on the Council for Inclusive Work Environments (CIWE) of The Conference Board of Canada.
Vice President of People & Culture
MOVATI Athletic
Vice President of People & Culture
MOVATI Athletic
Sandra’s career has spanned recruitment, training, and communications roles in the fitness and quick-service restaurant industries, but a passion for learning and people development has always been what drives her. As part of Tim Hortons HR and Corporate Wellness team and later Operations Training, she developed facilitator certifications and employee engagement programs. Sandra helped Tim Hortons build learning plans for new initiatives and/or compliance for the company’s thousands of restaurant locations internationally. In 2017 she joined MOVATI Athletic’s Learning and Development Department and later moved to the People and Culture team where she built the Talent Acquisition group, as well as introduced the internal communications and employee engagement functions. Today, as MOVATI’s Vice President of People and Culture, Sandra sees herself as an advocate first for the company’s 2000 field-based and 150 corporate employees, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as investments in employee learning and development.
Director of Belonging & Social Impact
DECIEM
Director of Belonging & Social Impact
DECIEM
Chief of Staff & Brand
Fibernetics
Chief of Staff & Brand
Fibernetics
Head of Safety
BASF Canada
Head of Safety
BASF Canada
Join leaders from a range of diverse industries as they share the details of their successful wellbeing programs. Hear real-world case studies and practical tips that you can implement in your workplace.
Head of HR
Microsoft
Head of HR
Microsoft
A strategic leader with 20+ years of broad based and progressive experience in various human resources disciplines within Canada and globally. Creative and collaborative thinker who builds strategies that reimagine processes to inspire human resource excellence. Excel at helping business leaders build diverse and inclusive teams, and fostering the right culture so that employees can do their best work. Carolyn is also passionate about sharing insights about Microsoft’s culture transformation to help other organizations on their own journey.
Sr. Director
HSSE & DEI
Sr. Director
HSSE & DEI
For two decades, Manisha Mistry has solidified her reputation as one of Canada’s leading health and safety professionals. In her role as Senior Director of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at CSA Group she works to create a safe and inclusive environment for employees across all locations worldwide.
Manisha leads a high-performing team of health and safety professionals to manage a global, multi-site HSSE management system registered to the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, while supporting the continuous evolution of CSA Group’s ‘safety-first’ culture. She also spearheads CSA Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program. In this role, she focuses on bringing together the organization’s many diverse stakeholders with the aim of establishing a safe and inclusive environment for all global employees.
Manisha holds a Bachelor of Applied Science specializing in Occupational Health & Safety from Ryerson University and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. She is best described as an authentic life-long learner who keenly supports employees on their own personal and professional development journeys.
In 2022, Manisha was selected as an Excellence Awardee for the BGIS Award for Safety Leader of the Year and was selected by Canadian Occupational Safety as one of many Top Women in Safety for 3-years running. She sits on the Board of the Women in Occupational Health & Safety Society (WOHSS), which is dedicated to support, educate, and help facilitate the advancement of women in the Health and Safety field. In addition, she is an Advisory Board Member on the Council for Inclusive Work Environments (CIWE) of The Conference Board of Canada.
Chronic illness is unfortunately very common. This session offers practical guidance for effectively managing and supporting employees during their toughest times, while sustaining productivity, compliance and employee morale at the organizational level.
Coffee break discussion tables
Jump into the world of neurodiversity and how it can be a catalyst for extraordinary achievements. Learn how to cultivate a workplace where neurodivergent individuals thrive, contributing their talents and fresh perspectives.
Reports of burnout have reached an all-time high, and a staggering 57% of American & Canadian workers report feeling stressed on a daily basis.
In this session, panellists will share proven strategies for reducing employee burnout.
Director, Wellness
BGIS
Director, Wellness
BGIS
Dana Hurst is a seasoned professional in the health and wellness industry, bringing over 17 years of expertise to her role as the Director of Wellness at BGIS. Her dedication to fostering healthy and thriving work environments has made her a respected figure in the field. Dana holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from the University of Western Ontario, along with a postgraduate diploma with high honours in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. A champion for mental health advocacy, Dana has demonstrated her commitment to creating mentally resilient workplaces. She is a certified Mental Health First Aider through the Mental Health Commission of Canada and has completed the Mental Health Leadership in the Workplace Certification from Shepell and Queen’s University. Under Dana’s leadership, in 2022, BGIS was awarded two industry awards. Canada’s Safest Employer Award for Best Wellness and Psychological Safety Program. This award recognizes an organization that excels in promoting and protecting employee psychological safety (mental health) and overall wellness, including fitness, nutrition and health factors. And Benefits Canada’s The Workplace Benefits Award for Mental Health Program for employers with greater than 5,000 employees. This award recognizes an organization that has developed an innovative and effective mental-health program or initiative to support and encourage the psychological well-being of its employees.
As a frequent speaker, she shares her knowledge, offering insights into the latest trends and strategies in health and wellness. With a passion for cultivating positive workplace cultures, Dana continues to be a driving force in championing holistic wellness within BGIS, enhancing team member health and well-being.
Chief of Staff & Brand
Fibernetics
Chief of Staff & Brand
Fibernetics
This session will outline ways to successfully promote physical wellbeing, particularity in remote and hybrid environments. You will hear proven strategies for deploying and evaluating successful wellbeing programs.
Vice President of People & Culture
MOVATI Athletic
Vice President of People & Culture
MOVATI Athletic
Sandra’s career has spanned recruitment, training, and communications roles in the fitness and quick-service restaurant industries, but a passion for learning and people development has always been what drives her. As part of Tim Hortons HR and Corporate Wellness team and later Operations Training, she developed facilitator certifications and employee engagement programs. Sandra helped Tim Hortons build learning plans for new initiatives and/or compliance for the company’s thousands of restaurant locations internationally. In 2017 she joined MOVATI Athletic’s Learning and Development Department and later moved to the People and Culture team where she built the Talent Acquisition group, as well as introduced the internal communications and employee engagement functions. Today, as MOVATI’s Vice President of People and Culture, Sandra sees herself as an advocate first for the company’s 2000 field-based and 150 corporate employees, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as investments in employee learning and development.
Compassionate leadership and psychological safety are key to supporting employees without stigma. Join us to explore best practices in suicide prevention, combating workplace depression, and managing workplace wellbeing effectively.
Join us for a dynamic session where we will dive deep into the strategies that reduce isolation, provide support for remote employees, and establish essential work routines that prevent overwork.
Parking:
110 Queen Street west (Nathan Phillips Square Garage) – $22.00/ day
Preferred Accommodations
Hotel room rates are subject to all applicable taxes and fees. Rooms are subject to availability in each hotel from February 26/27 – February 28. We recommend that you book as soon as possible.
475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4Y1X7
Book your group rate via the reservation link or call 1-800-847-5075. Use the group name HRD Wellbeing Summit Canada 2024 to secure the discounted rate until January 30, 2024.
Room rate: $239 per standard room/night
Cut-off date: January 30, 2024
Check in: 3pm Check out: 12pm
Reservation Link: HRD Wellbeing Summit Canada 2024
Phone Number: 1-800- 847-5075
One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5V1J4
Book your group rate via the reservation link or call 1-800-237-1512. Use the group name HRD Wellbeing Summit Canada 2024 to secure the discounted rate until January 30, 2024.
Room rate: $299 per standard room/night
Cut-off date: January 30, 2024
Check in: 3pm Check out: 12pm
Reservation Link: HRD Wellbeing Summit Canada 2024
Phone Number: 1-800-237-1512
Discover how you can build a happier, healthier team in 2024 – book your seat now and be part of the conversation.