Insights@work

In this episode, host Shawna Gee and guest Matt Burns explore how AI is reshaping HR, workforce trends, and organizational leadership across Canada. They discuss human-centered AI, the rise of "shadow HR," the need for cross-functional governance, and how AI agents can break silos and turbocharge productivity. Key takeaways include the importance of critical thinking and prompt skills, measurement...

In this episode of Insights at Work, Jeff Taylor, CEO of OTH Security, discusses the evolving landscape of corporate security and fraud—especially how AI has acted as a force multiplier. Jeff explains why HR professionals have a role to play, shares real-world examples, and outlines practical steps organizations can take to balance security with employee experience. Copyright © 2026 ADP, Inc. All...

This summer, we're looking back at some of our most insightful episodes, pull up a lawn chair, hit the beach or head out for a walk in the summer sunshine and listen in! In this insightful episode, we sit down with Caitlin Hurren, legal counsel at  ADP Canada,  to explore the intricacies of pay transparency and new trends in employment law. As pay transparency becomes a key focus internationally,...

This summer, we're looking back at some of our most insightful episodes, pull up a lawn chair, hit the beach or head out for a walk in the summer sunshine and listen in! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lacee Carmon-Johnson, the Toronto Raptors' Director of Basketball Advancement, who shares how she helps players build essential leadership and career development skills that last far beyond th...

This summer, we're looking back at some of our most insightful episodes, pull up a lawn chair, hit the beach or head out for a walk in the summer sunshine and listen in! Join this episode of the Insights at Work podcast as we chat with Steven Van Alstine from the National Payroll Institute about financial wellness and literacy. Discover the critical role payroll plays in enhancing financial wellne...

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Caitlin Hurren, legal counsel at ADP Canada, to explore the intricacies of pay transparency and new trends in employment law. As pay transparency becomes a key focus internationally, Caitlin sheds light on how Canadian provinces are aligning with this movement and what employers need to know to attract and retain top talent. We delve into best practices...

In this episode of Insights@Work, Shawna Gee welcomes Heather Haslam, vice president of marketing for ADP Canada, to discuss the Happiness@Work Index. Dive into the insights on what makes workers in Canada happy and areas where improvements can be made. Learn about the evolution of the Index over the past two years and discover intriguing trends, including the surprising happiness levels across di...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lacee Carmon-Johnson, the Toronto Raptors' Director of Basketball Advancement. We dive into how Lacee supports players in developing essential skills beyond their basketball careers, ensuring long-term success and discover how these skills can translate beyond the world of professional sports and help support anyone's career journey.  Want more workplace insig...

In this episode of Insights@Work, join us as we speak with Terri Botosan from Hub International about the newly released North America Outlook report. Discover how employers can enhance employee productivity through tailored benefits programs and the importance of wellness in the workplace. We explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, with a focus on improving the financial and ment...

Join this insightful episode of the Insights at Work podcast as we chat with Steven Van Alstine from the National Payroll Institute about financial wellness and literacy. Discover the critical role payroll plays in enhancing financial wellness, and delve into a new study shedding light on Canadians' financial habits. This episode explores the impact of financial stress on productivity and provides...

Join us in this special year-end edition of the Insights@Work podcast, where Heather Haslam, VP of Marketing for ADP Canada, helps us reflect on the top episodes from 2024. Together, we explore the invaluable insights shared by our esteemed guests throughout the year. In this episode, we revisit Mike Kerr's lively discussion on how injecting fun and humour into the workplace can redefine recogniti...

In this episode, host Shawna Gee engages in a compelling conversation with author and podcast host, Marc Champagne. Marc shares his passion for mental fitness and provides valuable insights on how to enhance mental well-being in various aspects of life, from the workplace to personal experiences. The episode delves into the importance of mental fitness, offering practical tips for managing stress...

In this episode of the Insights@Work podcast, host Shawna Gee sits down with Dr. Karyn Gordon, a leading authority on understanding and motivating different generations. Dr. Gordon, the founder and CEO of DK Leadership, shares her journey from aspiring family counsellor to renowned speaker and expert on multigenerational workforces. The discussion takes a dive deep into the characteristics, cultur...

In this episode, we are joined by Dane Jensen, author of "The Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution." Dane is a keynote speaker, a thought leader featured in the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal, and an educator at leading business schools in North America. During our conversation, we delve into the world of meta-skills, the nature of pressure, and...

Is being busy your “badge of honor?” Do you prioritize what’s truly urgent? Feel like you’ve achieved your day’s top priorities with the real-life tactics provided by organizational workplace expert Mridu Nagrath-Parikh. You’ll learn how to eliminate distractions, slay all of your to-do’s and succeed in overcoming procrastination and squashing overwhelm.   Featured Guest: Mridu Nagrath-Parikh: fou...

To land that dream job, you first need a dream - and a plan.  Dive in as Insights@Work host Jeff Livingston learns first-hand from author and former Executive Recruiter for Google, Ginny Clarke, what today’s leaders need and the purposeful approach you need to take to succeed in today’s modern workplace. Featured Guest: Ginny Clarke: keynote speaker; Talent Advisor; author of “Career Mapping: Char...

A healthy sense of humor and fun helps organizations drive outrageous results. Challenge your conventional thinking about work as author, keynote speaker and HR expert Mike Kerr rolls out a barrel-full of creative real-world examples that will inject humor and fun into the workplace and make your business a destination for great employees. Featured Guest: Mike Kerr:  keynote speaker; Contributor t...

Empowering teams to innovate and adopt best practices is based on creativity, collaboration and perseverance. Dive into this week’s “out-of-this-world” Insights@Work episode where two-time astronaut Dr. David Williams details how to create ideal workplace conditions where innovation thrives. You’ll learn how influence works within organizations so your team can achieve remarkable outcomes.   Featu...

With women of color comprising one of the fastest-growing segments in the workforce there’s never been a better time to create a corporate culture genuinely inclusive to all.  Unleash DEI to its fullest potential as TED Talk speaker, best-selling author and Women of Color expert Deepa Purushothaman shares her insights gained from hundreds of interviews with women of color across all industries and...

Whether you lead or support others, YOU’RE the prime candidate to become a “Potentiator” -  someone who creates breakthroughs by helping others play at their best. Dive in with best-selling author, keynote speaker and creator of the “Potentiator” concept  Mike Lipkin as he shares his blueprint  to creating breakthroughs for yourself and for the people around you.   Featured Guest: Mike Lipkin. Bes...

Growth in any organization begins with you. Dive in with personal disruption expert Whitney Johnson, as she details how you can best respond to your own deep longing to grow, and in turn grow your people and your organization.  With a focus on the “S Curve of Learning” you’ll learn how growth happens and direct yourself and others in your company to create a culture that fosters it.   Featured Gue...

What’s the quickest way to close the payroll process and HR productivity gap? Find out as special guest, North America's only “Payroll Doctor”, Brent Weiss talks about payroll metrics, better analytics and the future of payroll and HRIS technology. “The Doctor is in” and he’s got your prescription for payroll process success.   Featured Guest: Brent Weiss PhD; Senior Director, Product Management,...

As resignations continue, it appears like CHROs are falling all over themselves to secure any and all talent.  But what happens when candidate priorities shift? Will they still be a fit in 6 months time? Dive in as special guest, North America's leading Talent Engagement expert, Eric Termuende, talks about attracting and retaining the RIGHT talent. Afterall, when it comes to HR - “Engagement” is a...

How does the HR Professional keep Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) top-of-mind alongside other strategic operational and revenue driving activities?  Dive in as this week’s special guest, Teri Dennis Davies, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for MLSE discusses how her team made history, positioning DEI as an organization-wide priority, all the way from their Executive leadership t...

While we’ve been focusing on mental health in the workplace, have we overlooked our workforce’s social health?  Find as North America’s leading social health expert, Pete Bombaci, Founder of the Genwell Project, discusses the importance of social health in the workplace, it’s benefits and the first steps HR professionals can take towards building a more productive, purposefully driven and connecte...