Human Resources

Five Good Ideas on how to manage the modern workforce

Dave J. G. McKechnie

Published on July 31, 2026

September 24, 2026
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

We can all agree that the world has changed in the last few years – and so have workplaces. Today, managers are facing a workforce shaped by changing demographics, shifting expectations, and growing pressures outside the workplace.

In this Five Good Ideas session, Dave McKechnie, Toronto Office Managing Partner of McMillan LLP and an expert in all areas of employment and labour relations law, will offer practical strategies for managers who want to lead effectively in this new environment.

Dave J. G. McKechnie

Toronto Office Managing Partner, McMillan LLP

Dave is the Toronto Office Managing Partner of McMillan LLP. He is an experienced lawyer with expertise in all areas of employment and labour relations law and business immigration.

Acting for employers on a wide range of disputes, Dave provides counsel on claims of harassment and discrimination, wrongful dismissal, departing employee issues, employment standards complaints, and other workplace disputes. Dave also provides guidance to employers on employment standards, disability management and benefits, employment contracts, employment policies, human rights in the workplace, as well as the negotiation and administration of collective agreements.

In his business immigration practice, Dave advises on the full spectrum of issues, including immigration issues in corporate transactions, labour market impact assessments, intra-company transfers, CUSMA, CPTPP and GATS professional work permit applications, and permanent residence applications for economic class immigration and provincial nominees.

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