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Schazelle York

Director, Global Leadership Programs, Manulife

Schazelle York is the Director of Global Leadership Programs at Manulife John Hancock, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of leadership within the organization. As the Leadership Development Lead, Schazelle supports over 5000 leaders worldwide, cultivating a culture of growth, innovation, and high performing teams.Since joining Manulife in 2007, Schazelle has consistently demonstrated her commitment to empowering others. Her journey through various operations and learning roles has led to her current position, where she leads transformative Leadership Programming that drives organizational success. Schazelle is also the Chair of the Employee Resource Group, Valuing the Inclusion of Black Experiences (VIBE), where her goal is to motivate colleagues and community partners to champion inclusion and belonging.Schazelle's leadership is characterized by strategic collaboration and a commitment to creating positive environments that embraces Manulife’s values and encourages creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Schazelle was honored with Manulife’s 2023 Stars of Excellence award.Living in Toronto with her husband, Schazelle enjoys exploring restaurants, dancing, and spending time with her many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

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Breakout session

Tue, May 13, 11:25 am - 12:15 pm MT

Recognition as a Cultural Catalyst-Manulife’s Journey

STEP UP FOR LEADERS

Recognition isn’t just about appreciation – it’s a strategic tool for shaping company culture. At Manulife, their Podium program does more than celebrate achievements; it reinforces values, engages employes, and strengthens brand pride. From integrating recognition into their Stars of Excellence program to showcasing recognition on social media, they’ve made recognition a company-wide movement.

Now celebrating five years of Podium, Manulife is taking recognition to the next level through employee-driven insights, a structured recognition calendar, and data-backed improvements. Learn how they’ve built a sustainable, high impact recognition culture – and how you can do the same.

This session is for HR and business leaders who want to move beyond basic recognition and create a program that drives engagement, retention, and business success. You’ll leave with proven, actionable strategies to elevate recognition into a culture-building powerhouse.

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