About Rob

Nice to meet you. I'm living the dream: helping companies create great workplaces.

Twenty-one years building the companies that build better workplaces, from the founding team at Achievers to co-founding WorkTango. Now on stages helping HR teams and leaders do the same.

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Quick bio

Business leader first. People leader more importantly.

Rob has spent the last 21+ years building HR technology and advisory companies with the lens of a business leader, but more importantly as a people leader.

Rob was on the founding team at Achievers, where he spent 10+ years growing the organization. His passion for improving the employee experience led him to co-found WorkTango in 2015.

Today he speaks to audiences to inspire change and advises companies on best-in-class people practices.

Passion

He has seen what it's really like out there.

Rob's first foray into the corporate world made him passionate about improving the workplace, after seeing what it was really like out there.

He has spent his career working with organizations across the globe to build better workplaces, with the unique experience of helping other companies while also building his own, all of which have been recognized as great places to work.

Rob Catalano pulling a face for the camera
Rob's style (can be serious despite the picture)

Educate. Engage. Inspire. And entertain.

In a world where it's easier to be distracted, Rob focuses his sessions on creating an experience that educates, engages and inspires people so they not only learn the why, but also the how, with prescriptive takeaways.

Rob also believes that life and work should be enjoyable, so there's always the desire to entertain and make sure everyone has a positive and memorable experience.

Off stage: hockey, volleyball, a former metal-band guitarist, and a self-described pointaholic who collects loyalty rewards.

Highlighted in
  • Forbes
  • Fast Company
  • The Globe and Mail
  • Inc.
  • HRD
  • HR Zone
  • HR Gazette
  • Canadian HR Reporter
Rob Catalano hosting the Innovate Work event
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