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Welcome to a special episode of Handled by The Y Variable! For the first time, host Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah sits down with a guest - Gregory Jack, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos Canada.
In this candid conversation, Greg shares his career journey from federal government to the energy sector to market research, offering practical wisdom on everything from career pivots to managing multi-generational teams. With insights grounded in Ipsos research on generational workplace dynamics, this episode delivers actionable strategies for both early-career professionals and experienced managers.
What You'll Learn:
• How to approach career transitions with patience and an open mind
• Why "quitting early" when something isn't right is actually smart career strategy
• The critical importance of in-person workplace connection in a hybrid world
• How to build your workplace "village" and meaningful professional relationships
• Understanding Gen Z's unique workplace challenges and perspectives
• Leadership advice: giving younger employees meaningful opportunities to contribute
• Creating the kind of career legacy that impacts people, not just résumés
Whether you're starting your career, navigating a transition, or leading a team, this episode offers insights on bridging generational divides with empathy, understanding, and practical action.
Subscribe now for weekly episodes that cut through the buzzwords to deliver real solutions for modern workplace challenges.
About Gregory Jack: Greg is Senior Vice President of PUblic Affairsat Ipsos Canada, a leading global market research firm, specializing in government policy, political trends, energy, and U.S.-Canada relations, leveraging his extensive background as a senior public servant in both Canadian and Alberta governments, and frequently appears in media to interpret research data and political shifts. He leads Ipsos' public affairs in the Ottawa region, analyzing data for clients and the public, and has authored articles on Canadian political and generational trends.
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HANDLED BY THE Y VARIABLE
Making what's invisible visible and what's assumed obvious and explicitly stated. Each week, we translate the untold rules of work into actionable insights for managers and early-career professionals.
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By itstheyvariableWelcome to a special episode of Handled by The Y Variable! For the first time, host Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah sits down with a guest - Gregory Jack, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Ipsos Canada.
In this candid conversation, Greg shares his career journey from federal government to the energy sector to market research, offering practical wisdom on everything from career pivots to managing multi-generational teams. With insights grounded in Ipsos research on generational workplace dynamics, this episode delivers actionable strategies for both early-career professionals and experienced managers.
What You'll Learn:
• How to approach career transitions with patience and an open mind
• Why "quitting early" when something isn't right is actually smart career strategy
• The critical importance of in-person workplace connection in a hybrid world
• How to build your workplace "village" and meaningful professional relationships
• Understanding Gen Z's unique workplace challenges and perspectives
• Leadership advice: giving younger employees meaningful opportunities to contribute
• Creating the kind of career legacy that impacts people, not just résumés
Whether you're starting your career, navigating a transition, or leading a team, this episode offers insights on bridging generational divides with empathy, understanding, and practical action.
Subscribe now for weekly episodes that cut through the buzzwords to deliver real solutions for modern workplace challenges.
About Gregory Jack: Greg is Senior Vice President of PUblic Affairsat Ipsos Canada, a leading global market research firm, specializing in government policy, political trends, energy, and U.S.-Canada relations, leveraging his extensive background as a senior public servant in both Canadian and Alberta governments, and frequently appears in media to interpret research data and political shifts. He leads Ipsos' public affairs in the Ottawa region, analyzing data for clients and the public, and has authored articles on Canadian political and generational trends.
Free Download: Workplace Translation Starter Guide: https://stan.store/theyvariable/p/workplace-translation-starter-guide
HANDLED BY THE Y VARIABLE
Making what's invisible visible and what's assumed obvious and explicitly stated. Each week, we translate the untold rules of work into actionable insights for managers and early-career professionals.
CONNECT WITH ME
Website: theyvariable.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yaa-hemaa-obiri-yeboah-3231659
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itstheyvariable/?hl=en
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@itstheyvariable
Want to work with me? Reach out at: [email protected]