v2024 Ask the Experts | Embracing the Comeback: Overcoming Excuses and Welcoming Them Back with Ladder HR Solutions

Date and Time

Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST

8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM Program begins

Location

Chamber Meeting Centre
244 Pall Mall Street Suite 101, London, ON N6A 5P6

Fees/Admission

Free to members, $35 for future members

Description

Ask the Experts- Embracing the Comeback: Overcoming Excuses and Welcoming Them Back with Ladder HR Solutions

Our session goal is to empower small to medium businesses to exercise their rights in managing absenteeism of sick or disabled employees. We will review best practices to support business leaders to appropriately manage employee absenteeism related to sickness and disability. Information will be shared related to: what you can ask of an employee on leave, what to do with the information, and how to accommodate and make it work for both of you.

Keynote Speakers:

Therese Van Es – Chief People Leader, Ladder HR Solutions

Therese Van Es is an award-winning public speaker and experienced facilitator who takes charge of the room with energy and joyful enthusiasm. Her many (25+) years of Human Resources experience coupled with her desire to help companies create harmonious workplaces results in memorable and engaging interactive workshops.

Sarah Angood – Senior Consultant, Ladder HR Solutions

Sarah Angood is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Executive Coach . She has been practicing in the field of Human Resources for over 20 years. She is a confident, persuasive public speaker, trainer and facilitator whose passion for supporting and empowering business leaders through coaching and implementing best people practices shines through in the delivery of her programs.

Panelists:
Sarah Morden - Right Path Advisor, Selectpath
Prior to joining Selectpath Sarah played a key role in developing a new distribution channel for one of the largest Canadian bank-owned insurance organizations. With over 15 years experience in the group benefit industry, she comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of group benefits. Her passion is in building relationships and providing innovative solutions, while focusing on the wellbeing of her clients. She is a huge advocate of mental health in the workplace and her background in health sciences and as a certified life coach give her a unique perspective in this industry. She is a mom of 3, spends a lot of time at the hockey rink, and loves to travel.

Chris Sinal - Partner, Siskinds

Whether negotiating a settlement or arguing a case, Chris is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients. He exclusively represents employers in managing their relationships with employees and labour unions, and works primarily with clients in the construction, manufacturing, and broader-public sectors.

Chris’ practice is focused particularly on helping clients in human rights matters, WSIB appeals, responding to Occupational Health and Safety charges, as well as wrongful dismissal claims. He also regularly advises clients in addressing union organizing drives, as well as union applications for certification. He advocates for clients in a variety of settings, including administrative tribunals, before labour arbitrators, in collective bargaining, and the courts.

Troy Rosborough - Manager, Occupational Health & Safety Services, London Health Sciences Centre

With 18 years of experience in health, safety, wellness, and disability management in the private, public, and government sectors, Troy is a versatile leader with a proven track record of transforming complex work issues into productive meaningful solutions. As a Registered Kinesiologist, Troy's focus remains on developing industry-leading strategies & programs that improve organizational health, reduce risk, and achieve legislated compliance that will deliver better patient care and enhance the employee experience.