Alumni Café: Adapting to the Post-COVID Labour Market - Networking, Reskilling and Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes and challenges to the labour market, affecting both employers and employees in numerous ways. To adapt to the new realities of work and prepare for the future, you are invited to an insightful panel discussion. Join our superb panelists Dejan Grahovac and Hanna Ha while they explore the following topics:
- Understanding the changes in the job market post-COVID-19, from both the employer’s and employee's perspectives.
- Strategies for building connections and networking effectively in a virtual environment and preparing for in-person networking events.
- Mental health and wellness, particularly during a job search or when facing job loss.
- Reskilling and upskilling to stay competitive, including the types of skills that are in high demand in the current job market.
- How to navigate job interviews and onboarding processes in a remote work environment.
The panel discussion will provide valuable perceptions for job seekers, employers, and individuals seeking to navigate the post-COVID-19 job market effectively.
Following the panel and Q&A, attendees will have the opportunity to join Zoom breakout rooms for further discussion and networking.
Hanna Ha
Hanna Ha has over 17 years of professional work experience in the corporate finance and consulting industry. Hanna has held progressive managerial positions in Knowledge Management, Technology, Leadership Training & Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management and Corporate Communications in top global consulting companies like KPMG and Deloitte.
Hanna has held progressive managerial positions in BMO Financial Group in the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance function, BMO Institute for Learning and BMO North American Customer Contact Center in the Digital Investing Sales and Service function.
Hanna holds a Bachelor of Science (Pure & Applied Science), Master Certificate in Adult Training & Development, PROSCI Certification, Post-Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications and Master of Education—Leadership Learning.
Currently, Hanna is a graduate professor at York University School of Continuing Studies where she teaches Business Communications.
Dejan Grahovac
Dejan Grahovac is an energetic, data-driven, and tenacious operational excellence professional with years of progressive experience executing strategic initiatives, change management programs, supporting retention and recruitment programs, and strategic human resource campaigns. He currently works at BMO in the position of Manager, Change Management & Business Operations. Dejan has a proven track record for high-quality deliverability and a strong passion for developing and executing full-cycle enterprise strategies and supporting organizational objectives, and has a strong ability to cultivate long-lasting relationships and establish rapport with all stakeholders. Dejan previously worked at Teranet Inc. where he has held a variety of progressively more senior roles, giving him significant experience in various Project, Change & Operational Excellence roles.
In Dejan’s spare time, he can be found playing tennis, at the local dog park with his Australian Shepard, Aspen, or spending quality time with friends and family. Dejan holds his Bachelor of Management and Organization Studies with a specialization in Finance, is Lean Six Sigma Certified (working on his black belt), and working towards his PMP Certificate.