A staggering statistic was recently revealed – U.S. tech workers make 46% more than their Canadian counterparts. Amidst a cost of living plight, Canada’s highly-skilled tech talent is flocking south with the promise of higher salaries and opportunities for career advancement. One of the most significant challenges faced in Canada is the limited number of […]
Searching for the Next Wave of Tech Talent? It’s Already In-House
Canada is facing a critical skills gap crisis. Over the next ten years, nine out of 10 jobs will require digital skills. The economy has created a bidding war for talent with these critical skills, increasing the cost and risk of external recruitment. To meet skills demands both now and in the future, business leaders […]
How Canadian Tech Talent Can Protect Themselves in the Face of Industry-Wide Layoffs
Over the past two months, there have been several layoffs in the tech sector, and while many of the current layoffs are coming from U.S. companies, some say the tech sector in Canada will be hit hard. With potential layoffs and hiring freezes looming, the tech industry needs to know the potential impact on their […]
In the Automated Future, Creativity Means Success
The “future of work” is not a far-off concept – it’s currently happening all around us. Almost daily, we interact with some form of automation, from chatbots to self-populating calendars. As automation takes over more administrative work, roles and responsibilities will transform and a heavy mix of creativity will be needed for the future of […]