Jillian Coey

Director, Well-being and Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Jillian Coey is a seasoned People & Culture leader with nearly two decades of experience. Specializing in workplace well-being, mental health, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and based in Toronto—one of the most diverse cities in the world—Jillian has a track record of driving measurable business impact by embedding well-being and DEI strategies into organizations at scale. As the first-ever lead on workplace mental health at one of Canada’s big five banks, she built a pioneering mental health strategy that transformed workplace culture, increased access to preventive care, and reduced disability costs. She has since led large-scale DEI and well-being strategy development, projects, and culture change in large organizations in Canada, advocating for and supporting employee health and inclusion.

4:00 - 4:30 pm GMT

Friday 21 March 2025

"Workplace Well-being and DEI: Strategies for Lasting Impact"

Workplace well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential to business success, yet many organizations struggle to create strategies that drive meaningful and sustainable change. This session will explore how to design and implement effective well-being and DEI strategies—what works, what doesn’t, and the measurable impact these efforts can have. Learn how to go beyond standard well-being initiatives to create strategies that deliver real, data-driven results. Discover how to shift from performative DEI actions to embedding equity into your organization in a way that fosters true inclusion and business success. Through real-world examples and innovative approaches, this session will provide actionable insights to help you build a healthier, more equitable workplace.