Hacking HR
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Join us for another reflection with Matt Burns.
Matt is on a mission to transform how organizations and leaders adapt, innovate, and thrive in an AI-powered world. As the founder and CEO of Atlas Copilot, he leads a team building next-generation tools that help businesses supercharge decision-making, streamline workflows, and upskill employees—unlocking new levels of efficiency and impact.
With a career that spans roles as an HR executive, strategy consultant, technology co-founder, and industry analyst, Matt’s work has always centered around one goal: helping organizations continuously improve through thoughtful, human-centered technology. His leadership has earned industry accolades, including “Most Innovative Use of HR Technology” in 2017 and “Canadian HR Team of the Year” in 2018.
He’s also the host of AI in HR, a podcast that explores how leaders are navigating the evolving world of work with AI. With over 1.6 million listeners across the business world, the show democratizes knowledge, amplifies innovative solutions, and connects forward-thinking leaders tackling today’s most pressing workplace challenges.
A true believer in the power of immersive technologies, Matt was a founding organizer of the Global HR Summit—the first enterprise conference presented fully in virtual reality. The groundbreaking event brought together 60 speakers and more than 800 attendees over three days, redefining what digital collaboration can look like.
Whether through AI, VR, or cutting-edge enterprise solutions, Matt’s work is grounded in a singular purpose: to make work not just more efficient—but more human, more connected, and more meaningful.
Join us for a reflection with Matt Burns.
Matt is on a mission to transform how organizations and leaders adapt, innovate, and thrive in an AI-powered world. As the founder and CEO of Atlas Copilot, he leads a team building next-generation tools that help businesses supercharge decision-making, streamline workflows, and upskill employees—unlocking new levels of efficiency and impact.
With a career that spans roles as an HR executive, strategy consultant, technology co-founder, and industry analyst, Matt’s work has always centered around one goal: helping organizations continuously improve through thoughtful, human-centered technology. His leadership has earned industry accolades, including “Most Innovative Use of HR Technology” in 2017 and “Canadian HR Team of the Year” in 2018.
He’s also the host of AI in HR, a podcast that explores how leaders are navigating the evolving world of work with AI. With over 1.6 million listeners across the business world, the show democratizes knowledge, amplifies innovative solutions, and connects forward-thinking leaders tackling today’s most pressing workplace challenges.
A true believer in the power of immersive technologies, Matt was a founding organizer of the Global HR Summit—the first enterprise conference presented fully in virtual reality. The groundbreaking event brought together 60 speakers and more than 800 attendees over three days, redefining what digital collaboration can look like.
Whether through AI, VR, or cutting-edge enterprise solutions, Matt’s work is grounded in a singular purpose: to make work not just more efficient—but more human, more connected, and more meaningful.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Katina Sawyer and Dr. Patricia Grabarek.
Organizational psychologists, co-founders of Workr Beeing, and the powerhouse duo behind Leading for Wellness (Wiley, March 2025).
Katina and Patricia are on a mission to reshape the future of work—where well-being isn’t a perk, it’s a priority. Drawing from decades of research, consulting, and leadership experience, they bring science-backed strategies to help leaders create thriving, inclusive, and truly human workplaces. Their work lives at the intersection of wellness, equity, and evidence-based leadership—because thriving cultures don’t happen by chance, they happen by design.
What sets them apart? They don’t just work with burnt-out teams or toxic cultures—they work with forward-thinking organizations that want to stay healthy. Their clients aren’t looking for band-aid solutions; they’re seeking deep, sustainable change. Whether it's through data-driven insights, leadership development, or their upcoming book, Patricia and Katina deliver practical tools that actually move the needle on well-being and performance.
Together, they’ve been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and the L.A. Times, and recognized by Culture Amp as Top Emerging Culture Creators. From TEDx stages to high-impact consulting rooms, they bring a rare blend of academic rigor, real-world relevance, and compassionate leadership.
If you’re ready to lead with intention, build healthier teams, and redefine what success looks like in the modern workplace, Katina and Patricia are the guides you’ve been looking for.
Join us for another reflection with Matt Burns.
Matt Burns is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming the way HR professionals and business leaders work through the power of generative AI. As the driving force behind Atlas Copilot, he leads a talented team focused on developing next-generation business technologies that enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and upskill employees in real time.
With a deep passion for innovation, Matt has spent his career helping organizations adapt, transform, and achieve continuous improvement through technology. His leadership has earned industry recognition, including awards for “Most Innovative Use of HR Technology” in 2017 and "Canadian HR Team of the Year" in 2018.
Beyond his work at Atlas Copilot, Matt is the host of Thinking Inside the Box, a podcast where he engages with executives, entrepreneurs, and academics to explore cutting-edge solutions to workplace challenges—garnering an audience of over 40,000 monthly listeners.
A believer in the potential of immersive technologies, Matt co-founded the Global HR Summit, the world’s first enterprise conference presented in virtual reality, bringing together 60 global speakers and 800 attendees in a groundbreaking three-day event. Through his work, he continues to champion the intersection of technology and human experience, making work more efficient, impactful, and human-centered.