Fireside Chat & Social w/ Riipen FuturePath
The Future of Work is Hands-On: Why Talent Development Must Start Before Day One
Join us for an evening of connection, insight, and fresh perspective. We'll ease into the night with great food, drinks, and casual networking, followed by a fireside chat exploring how the way we develop and hire talent is changing—fast.
Together with Riipen, we'll dig into how forward-thinking People teams are building pipelines, not just filling roles—by investing in early talent, co-creating learning experiences, and treating onboarding as a pre-hire strategy, not a post-hire checklist.
We’ll explore:
How experiential learning is reshaping how we assess and grow talent
The growing role of real-world project work in candidate evaluation
What People leaders can do today to future-proof their hiring and development strategies
After the chat, stick around to keep the conversation going with fellow People leaders, founders, and talent innovators.
Whether you're leading a People team, building one, or shaping what the future of talent looks like—this night is for you.
Space is limited—RSVP now to save your seat.
🎙️ Meet Your Speakers
Sarah Blackmore
Sarah Blackmore is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in HR, operations, strategy, and leadership, specializing in scaling technology startups and fostering high-performing, human-centric cultures. As the VP of Operations and Head of People & Culture at Riipen, Sarah drives operational excellence and organizational growth while ensuring an inclusive, people-focused environment.
Passionate about team development and delivering exceptional service, Sarah leads Riipen's Operations division, which encompasses Marketing, Strategic Project Delivery, Employer Success, Data & Compliance, and People & Culture. Her leadership has been instrumental in delivering outstanding experiences for Riipen’s partners, transforming how organizations engage with talent and create lasting impact.
Martin Hauck
Martin Hauck is a community builder, people leader, and founder of The People People Group, a growing network for HR and Talent professionals. With a background leading Talent Acquisition at some of Canada’s fastest-growing startups, Martin is passionate about creating spaces where People leaders can connect, share insights, and drive meaningful change in their organizations. Today, he focuses on scaling initiatives that combine community, content, and consulting to elevate the People function across industries.
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