2026 was already destined to be a landmark year for BlueSky Personnel Solutions as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Today, we are proud to announce a milestone that takes that celebration to a global scale.

Our President, Julie Labrie, has been selected as an expert speaker at the SHRM26 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida (June 14–17, 2026) — one of the world’s largest HR professional development events.

This year’s lineup includes global icon and keynote speaker Oprah Winfrey — making Julie’s inclusion on the speaker roster an especially meaningful achievement.

A Full-Circle Milestone

For Julie, sharing a speaker roster with a legend like Oprah during BlueSky’s 25th anniversary year is a moment that perfectly captures the agency’s evolution from a boutique Toronto recruiter to a nationally recognized authority in bilingual talent.

 

“When we opened BlueSky in 2001, our mission was to do recruitment differently — with deeper connection and more heart. Reaching our 25th year was already a dream come true. To now take the insights we’ve gathered over two decades and share them on the world’s most prestigious HR stage is truly an honor.”

— Julie Labrie, President, BlueSky Personnel Solutions

 

The Session: Winning the War for In-Demand Talent

In an era of skyrocketing salaries and fierce competition for top candidates, Julie will deliver a tactical breakout session designed to give HR leaders a real edge in job offer negotiations.

Session Title:  “Negotiating Job Offers: Master These New Strategies to Win Over In-Demand Candidates”

Date:  Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Time:  2:15 PM – 3:15 PM EDT

Attendees will walk away with actionable insight on:

• The New Candidate Mindset: What star talent truly values beyond the paycheck — and how to offer it.
• Common Pitfalls: The negotiation mistakes that cause top-tier candidates to walk away.
• Creative Win-Wins: Proven strategies to meet candidate demands without breaking salary bands.

Building the Next 25 Years

This announcement builds on the momentum of BlueSky’s 25-year milestone celebrated earlier this year. Whether on the global stage in Orlando or working one-on-one with clients across Canada, our commitment remains unchanged: connecting exceptional bilingual talent with organizations that value excellence.

Attending SHRM26?

We’d love to see you in the audience! Add Julie’s session to your conference itinerary.

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Looking for top bilingual talent now?

You don’t have to wait until June to benefit from 25 years of recruitment expertise. Contact the BlueSky team today to discuss your next critical hire.