In an evolving economic landscape punctuated by frequent technological innovations and shifting client needs, Canada’s real estate industry faces new challenges and opportunities. A recent survey by Deloitte Canada brings this transformation into sharp focus. Deloitte surveyed executives from 100 commercial real estate firms in Canada, representing both REITs and non-REIT entities, and spanning various […]
LinkedIn Brings CLEAR Verification to Tech Talent in Canada
As artificial intelligence begins to jostle Canada’s employment economy, those looking to carve out a career must increasingly look to stand out for their human intelligence and skills. LinkedIn has joined forces with secure identity company CLEAR to introduce identity verification for Canadian members, adding a layer of human authenticity to the professional social network. […]
AI to ‘Jostle Employment Economy’ of Canadian Tech, Report Warns
Generative AI continues to grab attention for its startling ability to replicate human-like intelligence and skills in a variety of ways. A new report from a major titan in the fintech space explores this new technology’s implications for the future. The latest edition of Mastercard Signals considers AI’s potential to solve problems, disrupt convention, and create opportunity. […]
Decoding Your Career in Canadian Tech
Led by Rob Lewis, the team behind Tech Talent Canada has been successfully connecting Canada’s fastest growing companies with top tech talent online and in-person for over 15 years. We pair regular, popular recruiting events with articles and interviews that delve in to the past, present, and future of working in tech in Canada. It is […]
Rethinking Workplace Wellness in the Hybrid Era
By 2022, our world had adjusted to new ways of working—hybrid work, at least for tech talent, is the new normal. 80% of companies now operate in a hybrid work setting, according to Gartner data. It is predicted that by 2025, fewer than 5% of desk workers will prefer to work from a corporate workplace […]
When Canadians Can Work from Home, Where Do They Choose to Live?
Remote and hybrid work dominate the career opportunity field in 2023 as Canadians favour flexible roles over traditional office-based positions. 78% of workers who have worked from home agree that remote and hybrid models trump the all-office experience, according to data from Future Skills Centre. In some regions of Canada, up to half of all […]
Considering the Impact of Hybrid Work on People and Offices
For the world of tech talent, times have changed. “In 2022, the world adjusted to new ways of working, and many companies experimented with new and exciting technologies to optimize the workplace,” wrote Chase Garbarino chief executive of HqO, in the workplace experience company’s annual report. “In 2023 … the latest data tells us that many employees […]
Toronto Tops List as World’s Best City for ‘Workation’
When we consider the post-Pandemic normalcy of the hybrid working model, we look at two distinct work environments: Working from home versus working at the office. But for those with fairly simple requirements—many knowledge economy jobs today demand little more than a MacBook Air—it’s a comparison between working at the office and working anywhere in […]
Lighthouse Labs Powers Aspiring Tech Pros in Canada with ICT Boost
Labour shortages have given rise to opportunities across Canadian tech, according to the Government of Canada. The need for workers with digital skills only continues to grow, affirms Lighthouse Labs, whose founders believe there’s “never been a better time to change careers, and break into the tech industry.” In a world increasingly powered by code, […]
As Data Breaches Cost Millions, Canada Calls Out for Cybersecurity Heroes
Earlier this year, retailer Indigo Books & Music took a major digital blow: the iconic Canadian giant’s e-commerce website was abruptly shut down due to a “cybersecurity incident.” It was hardly the only recent cyber security issue in Canada. Last year saw organizations including LCBO and SickKids Hospital face digital assaults such as data breaches and ransomware […]