Laura Hambley

Trends like an ever-changing labour market, ongoing economic and global uncertainty, and increased levels of stress and mental health concerns require organizations to evolve or fail.    Now, more than ever before, it’s crucial for organizations to be intentional about their culture, ensuring that leaders at every level are equipped with the tools to understand, support, and motivate their people within this new human-centric landscape.  Learning Outcomes:  - Improve employee engagement and productivity.  - Apply the “3 Cs” to create human-centric cultures  - Understand trends around flexible/hybrid work and how we balance needs of individuals with organizational performance and culture.  -Learn keys to retaining talent and attracting newer generations of dedicated employees.

One thing’s for sure: leading in a hybrid or remote workplace is more challenging, but the extra effort is well worth it!  The benefits of a flexible hybrid work arrangement are many, and well supported by the latest data. This engaging keynote by a 20+ year pioneer on the future of work will explore the keys to leading past resistance and distrust to create a highly productive and engaged remote/hybrid workforce.      Learning Outcomes:     -Understand why courage is key to creating a high performing and engaged remote/hybrid workforce   - Apply key evidence and habits to lead your people when together and apart   - Explore the key role of trust, and how it can make or break hybrid work success

Turbulent times continue with a multitude of challenges facing employees, including stress, burnout, financial uncertainty, increasing numbers of mental health related concerns, as well as family issues/challenges. In addition, labour shortages or downsizings have increased the demands on everyone’s shoulders.    This evidence-based keynote, delivered through the lens of organizational psychology, will share the latest trends and proactive tools to better equip leaders to foster mental wellness in themselves and their people.  Topics will include highlighting the current mental health situation, common mental health concerns and how to navigate these challenges and conversations to thrive during these uncertain times.   Learning Objectives:   -Create a sense of psychological safety and belonging   -Learn tips to address and navigate mental health challenges and conversations.   -Apply strategies to create an environment that supports mental and emotional wellbeing