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Ask an Expert series will focus on 'new ways of working'

The August forum, hosted by the County of Simcoe, is part of a two-part mini-series on transitioning work models
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NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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Join us on Aug. 17, 2021 from 2-3:30 p.m. to learn about key considerations for employers if their employees are working remotely, in the office, or adopting a hybrid model with KPMG Canada.

This Ask an Expert session will be a focused discussion on key considerations for employers if their employees are working remotely, returning to the office, or a blend of both. Topics will include information with regards to potential work models, employee expectations, legal risk areas around vaccination policies and other changes required to enable various work models.

This event is part one of a two-part mini-series on transitioning work models. The second event will be on Sept. 8. Details are forthcoming.

About the speakers

Maciej Lipinski is a senior associate with KPMG. He is a management-side lawyer whose practice focuses on employment and labour law. He advises employers on a wide range of issues, including employment standards, labour relations, policies and contracts, wrongful dismissal claims, health and safety, and human rights. He represents and advocates for clients in appellate and non-appellate litigation matters before courts, arbitrators and other administrative tribunals.

Maciej regularly works with employers preparing company-wide policy and strategy updates to ensure responsiveness to legal developments and is also co-author of the Ontario Employment Standards Act: Quick Reference. Prior to entering legal practice, Maciej completed a PhD in psychology at the University of Toronto.

Shesta Babar is a director in the People and Change group, within KPMG’s Management Consulting practice in the Calgary office. Shesta has more than 12 years of experience providing Advisory and Assurance services to both private and public clients.

Shesta specializes in corporate service transformations (HR and Finance), change management, learning and development, organizational strategy and design, post-acquisition integrations and enterprise performance management in a number of industries includes manufacturing, consumer products, mining, retail, automotive, oil and gas, power and utilities and government agencies.

More recently, Shesta has been involved in advising clients on a safe return to work strategy, as well as setting up long term remote and hybrid work programs in order to navigate business and people challenges while achieving employee experience and productivity targets.

This is a free event, but registration is required. To register, click here.

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