HR & People 101: Building Strong Foundations as Your Team Grows
About this Event
Building a team is a big milestone, and how you do it sets the tone for everything that follows.
Join and , for a practical, real-world session on building HR foundations that are not only compliant, but inclusive, intentional, and built to scale.
In this session, we’ll walk through the essentials of bringing people into your business - whether employees or contractors - creating onboarding experiences that work, and putting simple structures in place to support healthy, inclusive team cultures.
Whether you're making your first hire or growing an existing team, you’ll leave with clear, practical tools you can apply right away.
Who it’s for:
- 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals
- Early-stage business owners growing or evolving their teams
- Leaders who want practical, people-first approaches to building inclusive workplaces
All are welcome to attend.
What To Expect
During this session, we'll define:
- How to approach hiring and team growth with clarity on roles, expectations, and structure
- Key differences between employees and contractors, and how to choose the right fit
- Inclusive hiring practices to attract and support diverse talent
- Simple, effective onboarding strategies that actually work in small teams
- Foundational HR structures (policies, processes, systems) to support your growth
- How to intentionally build healthy, values-aligned “micro-cultures” as your team grows
Cost
If cost is a barrier to entry, please reach out to [email protected].
QBBC Members attend free. A discount code has been sent via email and is available in the Member Hub.
If you’re a member and require support accessing your code, please contact:
Free for QBBC members. Membership includes complimentary access to many of our workshops and events, along with opportunities to connect with a growing network of 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and professionals across BC. Many members find their membership pays for itself through event access alone.
Venue Details
- Coal Harbour Meeting Room inside FUNK Coffee Bar at Bentall Four (1025 Dunsmuir)
- Access via FUNK Coffee Bar
Accessibility
This venue and washrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Parking/Transit
- This venue is easily accessible via multiple transit lines (bus and skytrain)
- Multiple paid-parking options within 500m radius
Meet the Facilitator, Sean Raible (he/him)
Sean Raible (he/him) is the Founder & Principal Consultant of , based in Vancouver, BC. He brings over 25 years of experience across Total Rewards, HR, and Operations, working with organizations ranging from early-stage businesses to large, global companies.
Sean has worked across multiple industries — including consumer products, retail, tech, construction, and financial services — and has supported teams in over 30 countries. He has also served as Head of HR in a CPG organization, giving him practical, hands-on experience building teams and people practices from the ground up.
In addition to his HR expertise, Sean is a strong advocate for inclusive and equitable workplaces, bringing a DEI lens to his work and supporting organizations in building people-first cultures.
Company Website Link:
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Venue Partner: Bentall Centre
We're grateful to partner with Bentall Centre for QBBC's 2026 Educational Programming Series.
About Bentall Centre
Bentall Centre is a 1.5 million-square-foot office and retail campus in Vancouver’s central business district. It is a landmark destination for Vancouver’s leading companies and includes offerings such as reactivated public spaces, community events, arts and culture programming. Bentall Centre is operated by Hudson Pacific Properties and co-owned by Blackstone and Hudson Pacific.
Learn more at bentallcentre.com.
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:10 PM
Doors open, check-in and networking
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Workshop, Q&A
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 17.31
