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Toronto CHRO Peer Forum for HR executives - limited spots available.

CHRO Peer Forums Accepting Members - Limited Space

Are you a CHRO looking for a way to confer with fellow CHROs who have the experience to help you solve your challenges and grow your capability? The SCNetwork is now accepting new members to a CHRO Peer Forum group. Space is limited and filling up fast! SCNetwork is the only organization in Canada that provides self-directed, peer-to-peer communities for executive-level HR.

From Strategy to Synergy in Cross-Functional Teams

Cross-functional collaboration is essential for modern organizations, yet many still struggle to overcome internal silos. This article explores how leaders can foster alignment, trust, and shared purpose to unlock collective performance.

Summit Search Group Named to Forbes’ List of Canada’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms

We’re proud to share that Summit Search Group has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms for 2025 in the publication’s first-ever Canadian rankings. Produced in partnership with Statista, these rankings are based on an extensive independent survey of more than 15,000 participants from across the country—including human resources managers, hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates who have recently worked with recruiting firms.

Three Truths About High Potentials in 2026

At a recent SCNetwork session, I had the opportunity to share some early findings from our upcoming The Roundtable’s 2026 Report on High Potential Leaders. Over the past year, we’ve gathered hundreds of data points and leaned into countless conversations with leaders and HR partners. Thanks to our research partner, Management Research Group (MRG), we were also able to dive below the behaviours that differentiate high potential talent and explore the motivational drivers that set them apart.
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Board Position: Program Coordinator (Calgary Chapter)

The  SCN Calgary Chapter is seeking a  Volunteer Program Coordinator to join our Board of Directors for a  minimum 2-year term. This is a key role in shaping and delivering the member experience by coordinating our Calgary programming, including speaker events, panels, and networking opportunities.
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Preparing for the Future of Work 

Uncover how organizations are seizing the opportunity to redesign work, working and the workplace. Living in a heightened risk environment — where risks and opportunities intersect in unexpected ways — is the new reality. A fundamental change in people’s values is underpinning a structural shift in the labour market.