About WorkInsights
The WorkInsights Institute is a learning portal developed to support the application of employee experience as created and continuously researched by WorkInsights, the company.
The Institute was born from the curiosity and conviction that organizations possess the potential to tackle problems in a more effective manner, harnessing the collective strength of their people and transcending outdated conventional approaches. Our dedication lies in making a purposeful difference in the way leaders sculpt high-performing organizations.
United in our mission, as owners of WorkInsights we bring together our individual experiences and expertise to benefit leaders and their businesses. One of us is driven by an unyielding desire to understand how people collaborate in healthy organizations, resulting in exceptional performance. The other is passionately connected to the inner workings of businesses, enhancing bottom-line impact while fostering meaningful work for all.
At our essence, we are problem solvers. We possess a unique knack for distilling our extensive experience into a clear package of questions and insights, empowering leaders to overcome their most pressing challenges.
Join us as we explore the power of curiosity and collective ingenuity in shaping the future of high-performing organizations.
Our team.
Michael DeVenny
CFA, ICD.d
Founder
With over twenty years of experience, Michael, a seasoned consultant, is dedicated to guiding organizations towards a brighter future by challenging assumptions and revealing opportunities through data and incisive questioning. He founded The Workinsights Project in 2015, a research initiative focusing on entrepreneurs and wellness, which positioned him as an industry thought leader. Michael developed a series of disruptive and innovative growth programs, all grounded in data-informed insights. His next venture, Workinsights, is a business analytics and consulting platform designed to enhance understanding of workplace environments and foster quality of work and financial performance.
A lifelong learner, Michael has an impressive educational background, including a Chartered Financial Analyst degree (1988) and, most recently, he achieved the Certificate in Digital Transformation: Strategy and Culture from the prestigious
MIT Sloan School of Business in 2022. Other certifications from esteemed institutions such as Villanova University, Michigan State University, Sir Wilfred Laurier University, Harvard University, Northwestern University, London School of Economics, and Oxford University. He is passionate about using his knowledge and expertise to enable leaders and organizations to adapt, thrive, and promote a healthy employee experience.
John Swain
CPA, CA
Partner
John Swain is an accomplished Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in public accounting, financial services business & strategy coaching. He has a thriving public CPA practice, where he provides valuable guidance to businesses of all sizes. Swain is also an active member of his community, serving as the treasurer for the Devour Food and Film Festival. He is past champion and graduate of the MIT Regional Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program and co-organizer of the 100 Bluenosers Who Care initiative. Swain has been recognized for his contributions with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. Apart from his professional pursuits, he enjoys music, fitness, and cooking.
