Event category: Networking & Special Events

According to the job search company Monster, as many as 95% of employees consider changing jobs, 92% even across industries. Even if the actual numbers will not reach such astronomical heights, the writing is on the wall. The employer-employee dynamic is fractured, and many companies are in breach of the Psychological Contract without even realizing it. This eye-opening presentation will help you understand how this dynamic impacts your organization and how it makes your employees vulnerable to poaching from competitors or quitting of their own volition. Michael will share with you a proven method you can start implementing immediately to minimize the exodus of hard-to-replace talent and lay a foundation of trust.  

Who’s ready to mingle? Join us after the first day of the conference. The evening will feature the Dueling Pianos and lots of bevvies to keep the party going.

Grab a beverage and take advantage of face-to-face connections! Mingle with the SaaS community on the tradeshow floor.

Join small groups of peers in a working lunch featuring fun, fast-paced & tactical discussions led by experts on hot topics that matter to you. RSVP now and self-select which table to join onsite!

Total Rewards & Employee Value Proposition – With the shift in focus to employee wellness, work flexibility, etc. many organizational leaders are reviewing their total reward programs and where they’re making their investments. They’re asking themselves “How can we better meet this value prop?” 

New requirements for leaders as it relates to virtual talent – With the expansion of the talent pool to include virtual employees outside of the geographic office location, leaders have a set of new requirements. Everything from learning how to lead hybrid teams, to employee engagement, etc. 

Competition for talent in a virtual space – With many organizations expanding their recruitment efforts virtually the competition to find and retain key talent is more fierce. Leading to questions like: How do I effectively recruit and find top talent virtually? How do I keep my local talent when they now have recruiters calling them from Silicon Valley? 

Global VC has hit an all-time high! Join Silicon Valley Bank at SAAS NORTH's exclusive Investor Breakfast where Shez Samji, Head of Business Development, will lead a 20-minute fireside chat together with Ajay Gopal from Framework Ventures.

This session will break down the explosive trends in VC investment in the Canadian tech ecosystem. They look forward to discussing the strength of the Canadian innovation economy and their perspective on why we are attracting record levels of investment from both sides of the border.