Past Events

In this eye-opening and actionable session, Dr. Liane Davey introduces a radical reframe of what’s really making work feel so hard. With groundbreaking research, sharp insight and relatable stories, she unpacks the three forces that make up the modern thoughtload—attention overload, emotional reactivity, and energy depletion—and offers practical tools to lighten the lift.

This session is not about new tactics; it's a paradigm shift to supporting employees in today’s dynamic business environment. In the words of Dr. John Boudreau, “They transform performance from a transactional compliance exercise into a dynamic process that builds direction, alignment, support, and progress.” Participants will be given access to an assessment tool to help them understand where they are on the journey toward performance enablement.

Gain fresh perspectives from CEO, Curtis Frank, Maple Leaf Foods on the emerging themes shaping the future of HR and what they mean for business performance in both the short and long term. This session will explore how evolving workplace dynamics, global shifts, and new expectations of leadership are influencing people strategy.

High-potential leaders drive organizational success, yet are we genuinely attuned to their most pressing needs? The Roundtable’s original research amplifies the voices of emerging and mid-level leaders across industries, revealing their biggest challenges, motivators, and aspirations for the future of work.

Please join us for our annual meeting to review the past year, discuss new board appointments, and outline plans for the coming year. Open to all SCNetwork members.

AI is no longer a future disruptor—it’s reshaping the workplace today. For senior HR leaders, the challenge isn’t whether AI will matter, but how to harness it responsibly to protect trust, deliver value, and strengthen HR’s influence at the executive table. This session equips CHROs and senior HR executives with practical, boardroom-ready frameworks for guiding AI adoption.

As organizations navigate the post-pandemic landscape, the workforce’s expectations regarding where and how work is done are shifting rapidly. For some, remote and hybrid models have become the new normal; for others, returning to physical workplaces has reignited conversations about culture, collaboration, and equity. Yet across industries, one truth is clear: the workforce demands flexibility, purpose-driven engagement, and meaningful support for well-being.