BENOÎT
HARDY-VALLÉE
DIRECTOR WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION - DELOITTE - NEXT-GENERATION WORKFORCE STRATEGIST | ADVOCATE FOR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE |
DYNAMIC SPEAKER AND PODCASTER
“It is in the observance of duty that all the honor of life resides, in its neglect, all the shame."
- Cicero
Benoit Hardy-Vallée has been advising HR managers on talent, technology and leadership for 15 years. From digital transformation to change management, Benoit has had the opportunity to work across the entire HR value chain as a consultant, advisor and subject matter expert.
Through white papers, presentations, and his Abrupt Future podcast, he shares his views on the changing world of work with a variety of audiences. He has worked with clients from various industries in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Benoit obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in philosophy from the University of Quebec in Montreal. He completed his doctorate in philosophy and cognitive sciences from the École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (Paris) and a post-doctorate at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto. His research has focused on understanding the psychological and neural mechanisms that underlie economic decision-making.
With his wife Aurélie, he raises 2 incredible young girls in Nice, France. Her personal and professional missions are the same: to create workplaces where her daughters could have fulfilling careers - despite the seismic changes affecting technology, society and the business world.
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ABRUPT FUTURE - LEADERSHIP AND WORK IN A 3D WORLD (DISTRIBUTED, DIGITAL AND DISRUPTIVE)
If there's one thing we've learned from the health crisis, it is that many jobs in the knowledge economy can be done remotely. It is a good insight into the future workplace and the challenges that will come with it. Learn how to prepare yourself, as a leader or employee, for a massively distributed, digital-first and constantly disrupted future. I have interviewed many tech experts, consultants and CEOs and will share their insights.
Audience: HR managers and business leaders.
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CHAT GTP AND OTHER GENERATIVE AI: WHAT IMPACTS ON THE FUTURE OF WORK AND HR?
A new wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems is upon us. So-called "generative" AI such as ChatGPT, the new darling of social media, can generate new and original content, be it images, music, texts or videos. This conference on will focus on the evolution of work and HR and how generative AI can shape them.
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HR IN THE DIGITAL AGE : TRANSFORMATION AND REINVENTION
The digital transformation of companies continues to present its share of challenges and opportunities for human resources—to which must be added the many consequences of the international pandemic. To reap the dividends, the digitalization of organizations requires more than the contribution of new technologies: it first and foremost requires new ways of working and collaborating, centered on experience, analytics and agility. For the HR function, this involves examining the expectations and contributions of the various stakeholders – candidate, employee, manager and the various HR professionals – and exploring new possibilities offered by cloud computing technologies, artificial intelligence and automation.
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FROM A (CADEMY) TO B (USINESS) - WITHOUT SELLING YOUR SOUL
I always thought that I would teach philosophy at university after my doctorate. More naive and younger, I thought that if you study, work hard, and apply for a few college jobs, you'll eventually get one. As it turned out, the reality was a little more complex, and I ended up moving from academia to business. Reflecting on my lessons learned over the years, I would like to share with you some tips on how to make this transition successful.
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LEAD WITHOUT THE TITLE
How do you navigate that uncomfortable zone between individual contributor and leader (and/or manager)? How to prepare without formal responsibilities and title? Drawing on personal experience and research on engagement and collaboration I share my advice on how to think and act like a leader and how to channel 3 leadership archetypes - the doctor, the priest and the general. Leadership only exists if other people follow us - in thought, in emotion and in action.
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TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AGE OF AI
Between sci-fi expectations and fear, it is sometimes difficult to think about how to manage future AI-based businesses. I will provide an overview of the main impacts of AI on management and human resources, as well as some guidelines to help leaders prepare their organizations for the future. Audience: HR managers and business leaders.
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LOCATION : TORONTO, ON
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