Hiring is one of the most important business decisions—so why are so many organizations still relying on outdated, inefficient methods? On February 12th, I’ll be joining Farah Alexis (Chief Ethics Officer at Hydro One, Manav Gupta (CTO at IBM Canada), and Zabeen Hirji (Executive

One day to go until we answer some of the most pressing questions in hiring⏳ AI is reshaping the workforce—but what skills will actually matter in the era of Generative AI? Adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving are becoming just as important as technical

Some key highlights from our panel on ‘Transforming Skills Assessment through Responsible AI’ at the BHER Executive Summit in Toronto last week! I had the privilege of bringing together our esteemed partners and friends—Farah Alexis, Chief Ethics Officer at Hydro One, and Manav

Public sector leaders face a critical challenge: right-sizing departments and optimizing internal mobility to align with strategic goals. It’s no longer just about filling positions—it’s about unlocking potential, making data-driven decisions, and building a future-ready

Winning an award is always special. But being named Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum's Canadian Winner for Exceptional Leadership, and celebrating in Sydney? That’s an unforgettable honour! While I’m honored by the recognition of exceptional leadership, this is about more than just me—it’s a

Last fall, on a flight back to Ottawa, I struck up a conversation with someone it took me a moment to recognize... Mark Carney, now our Prime Minister! At that time, he had not declared his interest to run. What struck me was his interest in tech entrepreneurs like me. We

AI’s true value isn’t just about making processes faster—it’s about driving real, measurable impact without compromising quality. But when it comes to AI in HR, how do we assess whether it’s genuinely delivering value beyond surface-level gains? The reality is, many

During times of uncertainty, division and polarization it’s always important to stay true to your values and to the communities that shape them. Still thinking about this panel from last month that brought Latinx, Black and Pan-Asian audiences into one room for the kind of

Had a wonderful time at the 2025 Public Policy Forum Testimonial Dinner Honour Roll in Toronto last week. It was energizing to reconnect with so many familiar faces and celebrate leaders shaping Canada’s direction. Huge congratulations to all the honourees, specially Anil Arora

It’s been a packed few weeks of work-related travel, and while there have been brief moments of rest, it’s also incredibly fulfilling to see Knockri | Skills based Hiring & Promotions gaining traction in global conversations. 🌎 I’ll be in Boston later next week for IBM Think 2025 where the focus is on how

Had an amazing time at IBM Think in Boston, reconnecting with old friends and inspiring global leaders like IBM's CHRO Nickle La Moreaux, who continues to lead the charge on the future of work and AI! The IBM / Knockri | Skills based Hiring & Promotions journey spans many years, and it's always rewarding to

Always good to connect with leaders who’ve served both in uniform and in office. Had the chance to meet Erin O’Toole, former Conservative leader, RCAF Captain, and now President & MD at ADIT North America. Erin O'Toole brings a real-world understanding of the sacrifices made by

Looking forward to joining fellow industry leaders at the IPMI Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience conference at the JW Marriott in Muskoka, an event focused on rethinking how we attract, assess, and grow talent.🎯 On Day 2 of the conference, I’ll be doing a

Running the federal public service is no small feat. I recently sat down for coffee with Michael Wernick, a former Clerk of the Privy Council and the Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management at the University of Ottawa, to unpack what it really takes to lead a 300,000+

There’s been a growing focus on the role of AI in public service, and I recently had the opportunity to lead a discussion with Canada’s top government AI leader, alongside our country’s leading AI research institute. We explored the Do’s and Don’ts of AI in the public sector, and

Did a bit of event hopping this June while leading some energizing conversations on AI and the future of hiring. My team and I spent an exciting couple of days in Muskoka at the IPMI Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Institute, an exclusive gathering of HR leaders who

I’ve always been ambitious - but even just a year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined being at this table. It hit different last week when we were invited to meet with Canada’s Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement, to discuss how our company can help

Faisal and I have been building towards this moment for a while, and I’m excited to finally share our partnership with the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) to address Canada’s youth soft skills gap — skills that are critically needed in an era of AI As part of a $15