Patrick Poulin is the President-Managing Director at Randstad Canada, a leading HR, and recruitment company that takes a human-centered approach to help people and businesses move forward. Putting people first is Patrick’s number one philosophy; through his work, he teaches Canadian business leaders about the importance of reskilling and upskilling their employees so they can achieve lifelong learning opportunities and remain competitive in the current and future world of work. As newcomers enter the labour market, Patrick also encourages these leaders to invest in them so they can continue to innovate and create a dynamic workforce in an ever-changing global economy. Developing a strong employer brand and a positive work environment that keeps employees loyal and engaged are two main components that will set companies apart from their peers: as they prepare for the future workforce, Patrick has one main tip for them: “no matter where you are in the corporate hierarchy, stay close to your people!”Patrick is an athlete who likes to be active in individual or team sports. For years, he has been involved in the “Ride for Myriam” program.