The Resilient Workplace

Join us for a day of insightful discussions focused on critical business trends. This event will equip you with valuable tools to promote growth and enhance resiliency in today's dynamic business landscape.

This is a MUST ATTEND event for all employers and their key people managers.

At this conference you'll hear from each of our experts along a keynote speaker. There will be three break out sessions to delve deeper into each subject. Agenda includes:

7:45 - 8:30 - Healthy Breakfast & Wellness Experts

8:30 - 9:15 - Introduction

Geneviève Lagacé-Gore, President - Marquee Benefits

Janice Leroux - President - HR Performance & Results

Joshua Valler - Partner - Barriston Law

9:30 - 11:00 - Breakout Sessions 01 & 02

REALIGN YOUR BENEFITS STRATEGY - Geneviève explains how you can firm up your benefits foundation to mitigate risks in a changing economy.

HR IS A ROLLERCOASTER - HR issues can escalate quickly and throw you through a loop. In this session, Janice will show you how to regain control.

THE IMPACTS OF A MORE DIGITIZED WORKPLACE FINANCIAL - Joshua will outline key legal strategies for leaders to stay protected while adapting to the evolving workplace.

RESILIENCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES - To navigate business challenges during uncertain times, RH Partners LLP will guide you in creating a plan for financial resiliency.

11:00 - 11:45 - Psychological Wellness with Sue Cook, Registered Social Worker

Opening Up to Change: Tips to outsmart your brain, embrace new ideas, and stay sane through it!

11:45 - 12:15 - Lunch Break

12:15 - 1:00 - Lunch & Learn - Shane Johnston, Founder - Bolder Future Marketing

Discover how AI is already improving real lives and businesses. Shane walks through a “day in the life” using practical AI tools for productivity, wellness, marketing, product launches, and video content creation—plus live demos of intelligent AI-enabled customer service agents in action. Walk away with simple, low-risk ways to future-proof your business and reclaim your time.

1:15 - 2:00 - Breakout Session 03

UPPING YOUR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS GAME - Geneviève will outline innovative strategies to boost well-being and empower your workforce.

THE DIGITAL PLATFORM WORKERS' RIGHTS ACT - Joshua will discuss how changes to the rules around "gig workers" may affect you or your business.

YOUR HR SURVIVAL KIT - Join Janice in this session to learn more about the HR trends that will help you survive the future.

BUILD TO SELL - RH Partners will outline actionable insights and proven strategies to empower you to build a robust, sale-ready enterprise.

2:15 - 3:00 - Keynote Speaker - Tim Tremain , CEO - Optiom Inc.

Tim is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving change and growth in the financial services, insurance, and technology sectors. He will share insights on building agile strategic plans that align teams and foster success. This session will focus on navigating challenges, anticipating change, and leading purposefully in a fast-paced business environment, while providing tools for enhanced strategic planning and execution.

Featuring:

Ripe Juicery with healthy food options

Orange Theory Fitness with healthy physical options

Make Good Choices with healthy food information

3:00 - 4:00 - Social Hour

Thursday October 23

7:45-4:00 pm

Sandbox

24 Maple Ave., Barrie

Host or Publisher Barriston Law • Grant Thornton • McBride Robillard Financial Services