Chandran Fernando is the Founder and Managing Partner of Matrix360, a talent, leadership, and workplace culture advisory firm serving the commercial real estate and development industry. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises organizations on search, talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and culture, helping leaders build high-performing teams and sustainable organizations. A trusted advisor to executives, boards, and professionals, Chandran brings a unique perspective on talent, leadership and organizational growth. He serves on multiple private and nonprofit boards and is recognized for his commitment to leadership, community impact, and inclusive workplaces. Chandran is a member of the Forbes Leadership Council and was named one of RBC's Top 25 Canadian Immigrants.
Here is a question worth sitting with: what if Canada's much-discussed labour shortage isn't a shortage at all? What if, tucked behind every headline about skills gaps, productivity slumps and a shrinking talent pool, sits a far less comfortable explanation...