Lunch & Learn: Cultivating Empathy in the Workplace with Venngo


Date and Time:

Starts: 11/17/2022 12:00 PM

Ends: 11/17/2022 1:00 PM

Registration Closes:11/17/2022 12:00 PM

Event Type: Webinar

1 CPD Hour(s)

Location:
ON24

Price:

Free for HRPA Members $30 + HST for Non-Members

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The pandemic brought to light an essential leadership lesson.  It has become crucial for firms to hire and educate managers who can guide their teams through both good and bad times.  This calls for employers to go above and beyond the norm regarding management development and to concentrate on the skills that matter most for success.  One of these qualities is empathy, a crucial leadership ability.

 As a business leader, it is essential to maintain employee engagement at work and foster brand loyalty.  How does an empathic workplace fit into those objectives?  How can a culture be developed that makes individuals want to do their jobs well?  Making empathy your primary concern by utilizing a top-down strategy is the key.  

 The best talent is in extremely high demand in today's employee market.  When hiring, having empathy for and knowledge of the potential employee's daily struggles will give you an advantage.

 The webinar covers some of the difficulties modern HR executives face when trying to attract and keep top personnel.  It explains how employers can continuously foster compassion and work to make empathy the cornerstone of the organization's culture.

Sally Benn

Sally Benn is the SVP of Group Customers at Venngo Inc. and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Guelph, Ontario.

With over a decade of experience at Venngo, Sally has worked alongside and managed a multigenerational workforce of employees from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her aptitude for working with HR executives from small and large businesses across Canada has enabled her to pull relevant insights and track emerging trends. Sally’s other areas of expertise include sales, client management, customer retention, and performance optimization. She actively works to bridge the gap between employee expectations and employee experiences by continuing to help her members feel engaged and connected to an inspiring and positive workplace culture. Balancing what employees need and value emotionally is also a key measure for her so that they can live fulfilling lives.