Contributors

CAAT Pension Plan

Contributors is a Canadian-inspired podcast showcasing the innovative and strategic contributions leaders make today to ensure a better future for Canada. Host Russell Evans from the CAAT Pension Plan sits down with leaders who are committed to making meaningful change beyond just the bottom line. Russell and producer Jade Towle reflect on the tangible takeaways at the end of each episode. read less
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Lessons From the Leaders: Season 2
Mar 6 2024
Lessons From the Leaders: Season 2
Join us for the finale of season two where host Russell Evans and producer Jade Towle reflect on the season and delve into discussions on how to adapt businesses to better meet customer needs, the importance of prioritizing and acting on feedback, and the significance of adopting a people-first approach while aligning with a purposeful direction.Featuring soundbites from notable guests such as Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada; Dr. Susan Black, President and CEO of the Conference Board of Canada; Brett Belchetz, CEO and Co-Founder of Maple; Ross Wainwright, former CEO of Alida, among others, we revisit the most impactful moments from season two.After this episode, you’ll learn:How top leaders are contributing to a better CanadaHow organizations are prioritizing adapting needsThe benefits of a triple-bottom-line approach to businessAnd moreDo you know of a leader in Canada who is committed to making meaningful change and really driving impact? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us with your guest suggestions: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/contact-us.CAAT believes every Canadian deserves access to a workplace pension. Learn more: https://www.caatpension.ca/pensions-for-everyone.The Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiShow Links: • Introduce DBplus to your workplace: https://www.caatpension.ca/employee-toolkit/en/• Download the free Contributors e-book, Lessons From the Leaders: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
Canada’s Greatest Comeback – Why Modern Pensions Matter to Everyone
Jan 17 2024
Canada’s Greatest Comeback – Why Modern Pensions Matter to Everyone
Retirement income security is a looming issue in Canada.In this insightful episode, we delve into the dynamic world of defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada, tracing their journey from prominence, through decline, to their modern resurgence.Host Russell Evans brings a roster of leaders and experts onto the show, including: Pamela Steer, President & CEO, CPA Canada; Stephen Poloz, former Governor of Bank of Canada and Special Advisor, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt; Keith Ambachtsheer, Co-founder, KPA Advisory Services LTD.; and, Paul Lai Fatt, Director of Pension Solutions, CAAT Pension Plan.This episode is not just a journey through time – it's a roadmap for the future of retirement planning in Canada. Perfect for decision-makers, professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the state of pension plans.After this episode, you’ll learn:• Why defined benefit (DB) pension coverage had declined across Canada’s private sector over the past decades• Why employers are prioritizing bringing back modern DB plans in the workplace today• How modern pensions can shift Canada away from a challenging economic futureCAAT believes every Canadian deserves access to a workplace pension. Learn more: https://www.caatpension.ca/pensions-for-everyone.The Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiShow Links: • Introduce DBplus to your workplace: https://www.caatpension.ca/employee-toolkit/en/• Download the free Contributors e-book, Lessons From the Leaders: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
The Maple Transformation - How to disrupt industries through innovation and collaboration
Oct 4 2023
The Maple Transformation - How to disrupt industries through innovation and collaboration
How can organizations transform and scale, while promoting the greater good for Canada? For Brett Belchetz, CEO and Co-Founder of Maple, the answer was shifting from a consumer focused B2C model to an influential force in the B2B landscape. Host Russell Evans and guest Brett Belchetz engage in conversation, delving deep into the genesis of Maple’s journey – and more importantly, how other organizations can learn from the transformational pivot the virtual healthcare app made. With his unique experience as both a physician and CEO, Brett brings fresh, practical innovations to the market through Maple, emphasizing a collaborative and adaptive approach to expanding into the B2B space.Transitioning to a B2B focus came with its own set of unique challenges, and Brett shares insights into the intricacies of balancing the interests of individual patients with those of their employers.After this episode, you’ll learn:How Maple’s responsiveness to changing market dynamics led to remarkable growthHow Brett’s vision and strategic acumen steered the company toward successThe power of collaboration and how to swiftly adapt for sustained successWhy pivoting to a B2B model can improve alignment with individual customer needs and unlock untapped potential How organizations can prioritize different audiences, while ultimately supporting a better CanadaThe Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiShow Links: Download the free Contributors e-book, Lessons From the Leaders: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiLearn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
Revisiting: The Marathon for Talent: How to attract & retain talent through a long-term lens 
Sep 27 2023
Revisiting: The Marathon for Talent: How to attract & retain talent through a long-term lens
Attraction and retention strategies are critical in the workforce today, and it’s becoming clear that the race for talent is here to stay. In this special panel episode, Russell sits down with two guests: Dr. Susan Black, CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, and Derek Dobson, CEO and Plan Manager of CAAT Pension Plan. Their conversation focuses on “the marathon for talent,” which refers to a shift in perceptions and perspectives around the trending term “race for talent.” Derek and Susan discuss how employers can capitalize on today’s hiring landscape, sharing their perspective on why it’s important to shift to a long-term approach in order to retain your employees. Susan’s career has focused on helping leaders solve intense challenges through groundbreaking research in human resources and inclusion, while Derek is a champion of sustainable solutions to Canada's biggest problems, like the growing retirement savings gap. After this episode, you’ll learn:A winning formula to overcome current talent attraction challengesTangible solutions to improve employee productivity, engagement, retention, and attractionHow to get an edge on your competitors by demonstrating a long-term investment in employees at a low costHow to bring more flexibility and financial wellness into the workplaceThis episode was originally released on January 18, 2023The Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiShow Links: Download the free Contributors e-book, Lessons From the Leaders: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiLearn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
Influencing the future - How BBTV leverages the creator economy for positive change
Jun 23 2023
Influencing the future - How BBTV leverages the creator economy for positive change
With influencer marketing driving an increasing percentage of online business, and more children dreaming of becoming YouTubers than astronauts, it’s abundantly clear that leveraging video content is the way of the future. In this episode, Russell sits down with Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & CEO of Broadband TV Corp. (BBTV). BBTV is a media-tech company that is advancing the world by helping creators succeed. With over 35 million pieces of content in its purview,  BBTV is the second-largest video property worldwide for unique viewers, following only Google. Russell and Shahrzad discuss the upsurge of the creator economy and how BBTV is empowering subject matter experts to create valuable content and develop strong partnerships. Video content is changing the way we live, learn and shop online.After this episode, you’ll learn:Why it’s time for Canadian businesses to embrace collaborating with subject matter expert content creatorsWhat BBTV is doing to enable under-represented Canadian voices to reach a global audienceHow BBTV’s quadruple bottom line business model enables a higher-performing organizationHow Canada’s multicultural atmosphere fosters powerful leadersThe future of content – how advancements in AI are transforming the content landscapeThe Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiShow Links: Discover the power of a workplace pension here: https://www.caatpension.ca/pensions-matter/en/Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
The Feedback Loop - How companies can create best-in-class experiences with Alida
Apr 19 2023
The Feedback Loop - How companies can create best-in-class experiences with Alida
With a looming recession, Canadians are becoming more selective about where their dollars are going. This is just one reason why it’s more important now than ever for brands to provide best-in-class customer experiences that are more than just transactional. In this episode, Russell sits down with Ross Wainwright, CEO of Alida, a customer experience management and insights platform. They discuss why Customer Experience (CX) needs to be top of mind for every Canadian organization vying to win the marathon for talent and build a loyal customer base. The pair also dig into the importance of building an exceptional employee culture based on feedback, empowerment, and trust.After this episode, you’ll learn:Why it’s more important than ever for retailers to build trusted relationships with their clientsHow embracing data and acting on feedback enables companies to build and maintain exceptional customer relationshipsHow Alida helps to close the feedback loop to create best in class customer experiencesHow courageous leadership and community building can transform an organization’s cultureWhy building ERGs is invaluable to employee cultureThe Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiShow Links: Download the free Contributors e-book, Lessons From the Leaders: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpiDiscover the power of a workplace pension here: https://www.caatpension.ca/pensions-matter/en/Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
The Marathon for Talent – How to attract & retain talent through a long-term lens 
Jan 18 2023
The Marathon for Talent – How to attract & retain talent through a long-term lens
Attraction and retention strategies are critical in the workforce today, and it’s becoming clear that the race for talent is here to stay. In this special panel episode, Russell sits down with two guests: Dr. Susan Black, CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, and Derek Dobson, CEO and Plan Manager of CAAT Pension Plan. Their conversation focuses on “the marathon for talent,” which refers to a shift in perceptions and perspectives around the trending term “race for talent.” Derek and Susan discuss how employers can capitalize on today’s hiring landscape, sharing their perspective on why it’s important to shift to a long-term approach in order to retain your employees. Susan’s career has focused on helping leaders solve intense challenges through groundbreaking research in human resources and inclusion, while Derek is a champion of sustainable solutions to Canada's biggest problems, like the growing retirement savings gap.  After this episode, you’ll learn: A winning formula to overcome current talent attraction challengesTangible solutions to improve employee productivity, engagement, retention, and attractionHow to get an edge on your competitors by demonstrating a long-term investment in employees at a low costHow to bring more flexibility and financial wellness into the workplaceShow Links:  Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
Triple Bottom Line - How Vancity’s unique business model drives profit and change
Nov 30 2022
Triple Bottom Line - How Vancity’s unique business model drives profit and change
In this episode, Russell sits down with Christine Bergeron, the President and CEO of Vancity. As a values-based financial cooperative, Vancity uses its assets to improve the financial well-being of its members and their communities. The company puts its members, their communities, and the planet at the centre of everything they do by giving back 30% of their profits to members and communities every year. With over 500,000 members, Vancity is a profitable co-op that’s taking action on climate change, affordable housing, and reconciliation through a decision making process that depends on an impact lens. Despite being local to British Columbia, the thriving community co-op has a lot to offer other Canadian organizations that are looking for ways to improve their business and make Canada a better place. After this episode, you’ll learn: Why a “triple bottom line” includes people and the planetWhy Vancity takes an impact approach in decision makingHow Vancity is working towards reconciliationHow leaders can spark innovation at their own organizationsShow Links:  Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA
A Thriving Future – How Deloitte is harnessing optimism for a better Canada
Nov 9 2022
A Thriving Future – How Deloitte is harnessing optimism for a better Canada
What does a thriving Canada look like tomorrow, next year, in 2030? According to Deloitte, it’s time to spark a new, better future for the country, and while the challenges we face are big, so are the opportunities. In this episode, Deloitte’s CEO for Canada and Chile, Anthony Viel (also known as AV) joins Russell to discuss why we’re in a pivotal moment, and how we can make the most of our country’s current economic landscape. As a company that’s in the business of building a better future for Canada, Deloitte has plenty in common with the team at CAAT. Anthony shares some of the wisdom he’s gleaned during his years as a leader, as well as some of the key highlights of his personal journey as an immigrant to Canada.  After this episode, you’ll learn: How Deloitte Canada is approaching the race for talent, including strategies for retaining top talent in competitive industries Smart investments leaders can make to free up valuable time and resources Creating a better future for Canada by expanding access to knowledge and strengthening immigration Anthony’s secrets to success including passion, drive and a sense of perspectiveShow Links:  Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCAThis podcast episode was produced by Quill.*Derek Dobson is an associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
Outside-In – How the healthcare industry transformed Purolator
Oct 19 2022
Outside-In – How the healthcare industry transformed Purolator
Purolator provided essential services during the pandemic, keeping Canada’s healthcare system running and supplied. It also provided essential services to meet the demands of a surge in e-commerce, allowing Canadians to shop from the safety of their own homes. Now, coming out of the pandemic, the Canadian company has increased its efforts to provide health and wellness programs to its staff members, recognizing how essential their well-being is to business success. In the first episode of Contributors, Season Two, host Russell Evans sits down with Purolator’s President and CEO, John Ferguson. He explains how Purolator is positioned to continue being a uniquely Canadian shipping and freight company that can meet the challenges of the future.  After this episode, you’ll learn:How Purolator is combining the power of innovation and sustainability to better serve the company’s customers and its employee base of more than 14,000Some of the challenges the company has faced over the past few years, and how they are working to overcome themWhy the organization was inspired to hire an internal Chief Medical DirectorThe future of the shipping and freight industry in CanadaShow Links:  Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blogFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCAThis podcast episode was produced by Quill.