Stephanie Speal
About Stephanie Speal
Stephanie Speal is a professional specializing in Employee Experience and Talent Strategies at CIBC, with extensive experience in employee opinion research and data-driven insights.
Title and Current Positions
Stephanie Speal currently holds dual roles at CIBC. She serves as Employee Experience, Talent Strategies, and is also involved in Talent Management. These positions underscore her expertise in managing and enhancing employee experiences and talent strategies within the organization.
Career at CIBC
Stephanie Speal has had a comprehensive career at CIBC, holding numerous senior roles. From 2010 to 2016, she was the Senior Director, Employee Experience, Measurement & Research. Prior to that, she was the Senior Director, Talent Strategies & Executive Resources from 2007 to 2010, and the Senior Director, Organization Initiatives from 2000 to 2007. Each of these roles has allowed her to make significant contributions to the bank’s employee experience and organizational initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining CIBC, Stephanie Speal accumulated valuable experience in various roles. She worked as an Associate in the Employee Listening Practice at Hewitt Associates from 1995 to 2000. Earlier in her career, she served as Project Manager at Foster Parents Plan of Canada from 1993 to 1995, and as a Senior Consultant at Decima Research from 1989 to 1993. Her initial experience includes a Project Manager role at Credit Union Central of Canada for one year.
Educational Background
Stephanie Speal completed her higher education in Sociology. She earned a Master of Arts degree from Queen's University from 1986 to 1988. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Western University from 1982 to 1986. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her career in employee experience and talent strategies.
Expertise in Employee Opinion Research
Stephanie Speal has a strong focus on employee opinion research. She specializes in translating data into actionable insights, which enhances employee experiences and business performance. Her work involves partnering with leaders to address various business challenges such as business effectiveness, client focus, change management, and program evaluation.