The organization’s total rewards manager talks family-building benefits, supporting younger workers’ well-being and the joys of online chess.

Q: What new programs or initiatives are you looking to implement?

A: In alignment with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we’re expanding our family-building and support programs to better meet the evolving needs of our employees and their families. These enhancements include increased coverage for fertility and surrogacy-related medical expenses, extended paid maternity and parental leave to include foster parents and wider access to childcare benefits for eligible employees.

April 2025 — Present Manager, total rewards, Seaspan ULC

January 2024 — April 2025 Manager, total rewards, Ballard Power Systems

November 2016 — August 2022 Senior manager, total rewards, Huawei

May 2015 — November 2016 Consultant, total rewards, TOSAN

May 2013 — April 2015 Specialist, total rewards, TOSAN

April 2012 — May 2013 Analyst, compensation and benefits, TOSAN

Q: How do you judge the success of a program or initiative?

A: We evaluate the success of our........

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