Experience you can trust
Combining talent management, leadership and business strategy into a cohesive solution for growth takes decades of experience and deep understanding of how organizations can be successful in competitive environments. Glem Dias offers decades of experience across multiple industries – from small and midsize companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Along the way, Glem Dias has been humbled by recognition from various organizations, media and publications:
Individual Awards
- Pitney Bowes Impact Award – CEO’s Award for making an impact on the Shareholders, Customers and Employees through a High-Potential Leadership Program that focused on Action-Learning – 2008
- Talent Management Award by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) – 2009
- Innovation in Employer Branding Award by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) – 2010
- Mailstream Hero Award for being a Diversity Champion at Pitney Bowes Canada – 2011
- Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award by the Canadian Immigrant Magazine (part of the Star Media Group) – 2011
Glem Dias’ work has resulted in the following awards for Pitney Bowes
- RBC Immigrant Advantage Award, 2009
- International Innovation in Diversity Award, by Diversity Journal – 2009
- Best Employer for New Canadians
- Best Employer in the GTA
Advisory Committee Roles
- The Federal Government’s External Advisory Committee on Assessments & Talent Management – 2010
- Toronto Region Workforce Readiness Group by CivicAction, 2009 – 2010
- Peel Region Labour Market Study, 2008 – 2009
- Council member of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) from 2008 – 2013
- HRPA Volunteer Leadership Awards Selection Committee, 2011 – 2012
- Immigrant Success Awards Selection Committee by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council, 2012 – 2013
Industry Speaking Engagements
Glem Dias has spoken at about 40 different industry engagements on Talent Management and Diversity over the last 6 years. Here is a sample of some of the speaking engagements:
- Presented “Accelerating Global Millennials to be Future leaders” at the Conference Board of Canada’s Workforce One-Stop 2013: Developing People for a Cutting–Edge Workforce Conference, April 2013
- Keynote Speaker at the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Annual Talent Management & Leadership Development Conference, Toronto, Canada
- Keynote Speaker at the Canadian Citizenship Ceremony during the Citizenship Week in October 2012 that was co-sponsored by CBC News
- Presented “The Business Case for Building a Leadership Pipeline” at the 2011 Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) Annual Conference, Toronto
- Presented at the Talent Management Alliance Conference in June 2011, Toronto, Canada
- Panel Member and Presenter at the 13th World HR Congress, Montreal, 2010
- Speaker at an Oliver Wyman Delta Panel Discussion on Managing Top Talent – November 2009
- Presented “Building Strategic Talent for the Future” at the Canada’s Workforce for the “New Economy” Conference – June 2009
- Keynote Speaker at the Senior HR Executive Forum on Talent Management – A Strategic Imperative; April 2009
- Invited as a guest Speaker at different Business Schools
Workshops Designed & Facilitated
Glem Dias has facilitated 70 workshops for participants from 15 different countries over the last five years with “exceeded expectations” ratings for every workshop:
- Leaders Building Leaders – A thought provoking and engaging Workshop that provides Senior Leaders with the tools to be Talent Champions
- Personal Development Planning – A signature workshop that empowers employees and leaders to take ownership for their career development and create a robust personal development plan
- Building an effective and engaged Team – Managers walk away with a toolkit to create an engaged team
- Preparing for Leadership – A workshop to prepare high-potentials for people leadership
- Building Talent Management Capabilities for HR Business Partners – Provides models and tools for HR Business Partners to create an aligned Talent & Succession Strategy and build best-in-class high potential programs.
Publications and Media Coverage
1) Co-authored a chapter titled “Accelerating Global Millennials to be Future Leaders” for a book titled “Talent Management Scorecards: Demonstrating the Value of Talent Initiatives. This book will be published by American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) in July 2013 with best practice case studies as chapters. ASTD is the largest training institution in the world.
2) Interview: Understanding how to successfully develop high-potential talent for critical and leadership positions http://www.slideshare.net/tatawan85/pt-interview-glem-dias-2013
3) Interview: Leadership Development Program Helps Diverse Employees Reach Top Roles at Pitney Bowes http://www.hireimmigrants.ca/success-stories/top-roles-pitney-bowes/
4) HR Summit Awards – 2010
http://www.hrreporter.com/articleview/7518-human-resources-summit-awards-winners-announced
5) Business Diversity: Diversity’s Edge
http://www.mississaugalife.ca/2011/02/diversity%E2%80%99s-edge/
6) HR Summit Awards – 2009
http://www.hrsummitawards.com/landing-pages/2009-awards-winners.html
7) Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Awards
http://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/canadas-top-25-immigrants-2011/guilherme-dias
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