Jennifer Perez-Dombrovskis

Check out the exciting news for professionals looking to enhance their skills in change management and leadership! Conestoga College is launching a new program, Strategic Change Management, Leadership and Transformation, this September! Designed with feedback from industry experts, this program promises to equip professionals with the necessary skills for effective change management and shaping the future of leadership and transformation. Be part of the first cohort of students to the program this fall! Check out the program details here: Strategic Change Management, Leadership and Transformation | Description (conestogac.on.ca). #ChangeManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicTransformation

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What an chance to win a *free* 90-minute workshop designed to boost your team’s well-being and collaboration! Check out the offer from certified holistic life coach Rebecca Visser and see how she can help your team thrive.

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Discover how The Emotional Culture Deck workshops, facilitated by one of Canada's only two certified consultants, can transform your team dynamics and boost productivity. Learn more about our unique approach to emotional intelligence in the workplace. 👉LEARN MORE: https://lnkd.in/g-UG3wBV #ECDWorkshops #EmotionalIntelligence #ChangeManagement #Leadership #ECD #EmotionalCulture

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🧠 Thank you to our DEI Working Group for organizing a great session today for ecobee, “Creating a Supportive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees." We got the chance to connect with Christine Zaza, PhD, who works at the University of Waterloo as a Workplace Accessibility Specialist. Christine discussed hiring and the difficulties Neurodivergent folks face during interviews. I wanted to share a few ways our Talent Acquisition team works to ensure Neurodivergent candidates have a positive experience with us and can effectively share their experience and skillset. -We provide detailed preparation emails to the candidate before the interview. This includes names of the interviewers, agenda, focus areas of the questions, how candidates can prepare, what areas of their experience the interviewers want to learn about, what they can expect, and how they can best organize their answers -We are working to incorporate more of what we call “Long Form Questions”. Long Form Questions are detailed interview questions that we send a few days in advance of the interview so that candidates can spend time preparing their answers. This makes for a better conversation as the candidate has time to think through previous examples in more detail rather than putting them on the spot -Breaks between interviews and/or throughout longer interviews -Accommodations can be made upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process, which we outline in every job posting 💡Some ideas I got from attending this session: -We conduct interview training and cover body language and bias, but I think there’s an opportunity to cover supporting neurodiverse candidates -For any in-person interviews, we could put some fidget toys in the meeting room -We could add an accommodation blurb in all of our interview confirmation emails (in addition to the job posting) to ensure all candidates see it and know that we can accommodate 🌱 Fellow Recruiters & Candidates: I would love to hear what you’re doing at your workplace, or any ideas you have that we could implement!

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Step into 2025 with a workforce strategy that’s built for agility. Strategic workforce planning is more critical than ever as companies shift to flexible, blended teams to stay competitive. Discover how aligning talent with business goals, incorporating non-traditional roles, and fostering adaptability can set your organization up for success. Ready to embrace the future? Dive in to learn the essentials of workforce agility for the new year!

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The Nomination Round has begun with Moncton Community Votes! You get to decide which businesses should make it to the Voting Round (as top businesses in each category move on to the Voting Round). Please nominate In Charge Coaching (Under Services > Professional Coaching) for Moncton Community Votes 2024! Click below to submit your daily Nomination votes before they close on Sunday June 23 at 11:59pm. https://lnkd.in/eMNeJJtM #InfluentialLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams

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Feeling stuck or uninspired? There are practical steps you can take to transition from languishing to flourishing! Implementing the strategies I have laid out in this article can help move you from a state of languishing to flourishing, enhancing your overall mental health and satisfaction with life. For more insights, check out the full article on Talent Canada. https://lnkd.in/g4_8AeXj #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Flourishing #Resilience #PandemicRecovery

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The exceptional EY experience provides unique learning and development opportunities — supported by a culture of belonging and wellbeing — so that you can shape your future with confidence. Learn more in our Impact Report here: https://ow.ly/Hpv630sIir4 #EYCanada #TogetherAllIn

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🌈 Honouring Pride Month with Heartfelt Conversations ❗  🌈 Pride Month invites us not only to celebrate but also to engage in meaningful dialogues that promote understanding and inclusion. At #SEEChangeHappen, we champion the value of Fireside Chats as a unique and impactful way to foster these conversations. Why Fireside Chats Matter: 🎤 Fireside Chats are more than casual discussions; they are intimate, engaging platforms that can transform your workplace culture. Here’s why they are effective: 🎤Personal Connection: These chats create a relaxed, open setting, encouraging honest and heartfelt sharing of personal stories and experiences. 🎤Deep Engagement: They promote active listening and deeper engagement, helping participants truly understand diverse perspectives. 🎤Actionable Insights: The interactive nature of fireside chats allows for real-time feedback and the exchange of actionable ideas to support inclusion. 👉 There’s still time to book an enriching and impactful Fireside Chat with  SEE Change Happen❗ Let's come together to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued. 🔗 Book Your Fireside Chat https://lnkd.in/eXZCx77q 🌟 This Pride Month, go beyond celebration. Embrace education and connection through fireside chats to foster lasting change. Smile, Engage, and Educate your teams for a more inclusive tomorrow. Remember #PositivePeopleExperiences 🙂 🌈 #Pride2024 #InclusiveCulture #PrideMonthFiresideChats #PrideMonthNotToLateToBook #SEEChangeHappen #LGBTQInclusion #WorkplaceDiversity #Belonging #PrideHelp #PrideCelebration #PrideNetworksHelp #PrideEngagement #LGBTQIAPlus

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I had the opportunity to contribute to an article on workplace mental health. While there are numerous ideas on what to do, gaps exist in measuring impact, the value of investment, and creating meaningful change that employees discuss with clarity. Are you confident that dollars spent on workplace mental health are yielding evidence-based outcomes? #WorkplaceMentalHealth #EmployeeWellness #EvidenceBasedOutcomes

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Which comes first? #psychologicalsafety or #physicalsafety Scouts Canada invested in their scouts and volunteers by learning more about the unique identity journey and how to have crucial conversations. #training #scoutscanada #scouts #volunteers #identity #communication

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Reflection: in coming away from this past ARMA Canada conference, I am circling back to something I asked back in 2015. see pic But, this time, I think we are ready for this conversation. it's now just so obvious. Further, we are ready to shape the leadership away from tech first and towards the role of governance in the conversation. Meaning, do you work in a field you currently prefer to call information management? or even information governance? well, I say, get ready for a change in brand(ing). But, not in purpose. more to come.

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According to a recent survey by The Logic, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in Canadian businesses seem to have stagnated or even declined in some areas compared to previous years. As business leaders, we must recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce is not just a moral imperative but also a competitive advantage. Companies that embrace DEI are better positioned to attract top talent, foster innovation, and better serve their diverse customer base. It's time to renew our commitment to DEI and take concrete steps to overcome the challenges. This may involve: 📌 Developing formal DEI strategies with clear goals and accountability measures. 📌 Allocating dedicated resources and budget for DEI initiatives. 📌 Providing comprehensive DEI training and education for employees at all levels. 📌 Tracking and analyzing workforce demographic data to identify areas for improvement. 📌 Fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute. True progress in DEI requires sustained effort, leadership commitment, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Let's work together to ensure Canadian workplaces are diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all. If you want to discuss how to do this, send me a LinkedIn message. #DEI, #diversityandinclusion #Canadianworkplace #Leadership #CareerJoy

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Well it's that time of year again....to figure out what everyone else is doing so you're not left behind, but you're not way too ahead either (unless that's your plan, you do you, you leading organizations out there) - but of course, in a evidence-based way! Complimentary full survey results for participants and as y'all know, if you want me to provide any special data cuts for you, you need to be in the data :) #salaryplanning #compensationtrends #compplanning #budget #COLA #merit #salaryadjustments

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Excited to be speaking at the HR Employee Experience Summit today! Let's explore the transformative potential of generative AI and its ability to allow HR to focus on more creative, value-added work that only humans can do. Looking forward to discussing how we can harness AI to enhance our roles and create more meaningful experiences for our teams. See you there! #HR #EmployeeExperience #AI #TransformativeTechnology

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Imagine leading a team where everyone feels empowered to lead. As the IBM employee engagement leader for our Canadian team of 3000 people empowering others was my primary goal. I didn’t have a big budget or fancy programs. It was officially just me. Trying to positively impact the lives of 3000. The year prior this team’s engagement scores were negative double digits. My solution was simple but powerful: empower others to be on the same mission as me. I developed a framework that offered enough direction so we all knew what "good" looked like. But it also gave team leaders the freedom to create their own experiences. I reached out across IBM’s global network, shamelessly asking for help and ideas. All that knowledge was pooled together so that everyone had access to it and be inspired by it. With massive action, commitment and lots of teamwork we went from negative to positive in less than 6 months. AND maintained it for over five years. The true sign of success? When I started hearing about events and programs I hadn’t had my fingers in. Leaders were taking the reins and building their own engagement activities. We packaged these ideas into resources for other teams, spreading the empowerment even further. Don’t be fooled by the big IBM brand. The secret to our success wasn’t in big budgets, but in empowering every leader to step up. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 Let’s work together to build a team where everyone feels they can lead. Book a free discovery growth call today https://lnkd.in/g6qg2RKv -- 🔔Follow for more insight on achieving Peak Performance & Maximum Wellbeing for leaders and your team ♻️Share to help others who might benefit

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HR-Splaining: Why Everyone Loves to Blame HR and How to Reimagine Our Response. Join me for a fun, interactive, and innovative approach to employing the art and science of influential communication at the upcoming CPHR Alberta conference. You will learn little known secrets of verbal, non-verbal, and visual communication that will influence leaders and employees before, during and after you interact with them. Virtual session on October 2. #cphrab #HR #cphrabannualconference #publicspeaking #speaking #communication #influence #influentialcommunication #confidene #communicationconfidence #speakingskills #leadership #leadershipskills 

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Explore the gender diversity challenges in Canada's corporate boardrooms and strategies for achieving equity. Learn more in our investigative report. (https://lnkd.in/eR_mantB)

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Vaughan Broderick 🦆🌳 & Dr. Henryk Stöckert Yep Challenge accepted, 🌟 Innovation is a hot topic and many are thriving with it! I completely agree with the perspectives shared. 🙌 However, in my view, innovation isn't achievable without a strong organizational culture. Think of it like the roots of a tree 🌳 – they provide the essential support for growth. To drive innovation, people need: ➡ Autonomy 🗝️ ➡Psychological safety 🛡️ ➡Innovation traits 🚀 ➡Behaviors & rituals that foster understanding 🌟 Without these foundational elements, executing innovation can be a real challenge. Let's ensure the basics are set right to unlock our full innovative potential! 💡 💬 What strategies do you use to cultivate a strong organizational culture that supports innovation? Share your insights and let's spark a conversation! 🔍👇 Nick Himowicz thank you for sparking the idea... Now Who is next to accept the challenge ? #Innovation #OrganizationalCulture #Leadership #GrowthMindset #PsychologicalSafety #desingthinking #mazeemsaheer

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