CPHR BC & Yukon

Ashish Anand is a SaaS entrepreneur and CEO of Workforce Wellness, who is at the forefront of innovation in AI and the future of work. Ashish is a distinguished technology leader with over two decades of experience in building SaaS solutions for numerous high growth startups and enterprises. Workforce Wellness: Ashish spearheads Workforce Wellness, an AI-enabled Predictive ERM (Employee Relationship Management) Platform. Since it's founding in 2020, the company has made substantial strides, partnering with industry giants like Sony Pictures, NBC Universal and many others to redefine the landscape of employee management. Workforce Wellness has pioneered multiple firsts, including a full hybrid governance solution, a burnout detection and management system, a personalized employee benefits marketplace amongst others.

Roberta brings over thirty years of rich experience in leadership development as a business coach/consultant and facilitator to her engagements, with a robust background spanning both profit and non-profit sectors. Holding a Master's degree in Leadership and Management, she has led her own coaching and consulting business since 2009, focusing on guiding organizations, teams, and individuals through the intricacies of change management and modern workplace evolutions. A proponent of flexible work arrangements, Roberta's contributions to the field include research, publications, and her participation as a speaker at international conferences and podcasts, where she shares her expertise on flexible working and leadership best practices. Her coaching methodology centers on the critical role leaders play in managing team responses to change. She emphasizes the importance of understanding team members' thought processes and experiences during transitions, aiming to facilitate successful outcomes by supporting these human aspects of change. With her deep insight and experience, Roberta is a valuable contributor to any organization navigating leadership and workplace transformation challenges.