The younger generation is catching onto the potential benefits Artificial Intelligence (AI) can have on their academic success. While teachers grapple with whether to embrace or reject its use in the classroom, according to a 2023 study, over half of Canadian students are using generative AI to assist them in their schoolwork despite 60 per cent […]
Empowering Employers to Foster Mental Health Inclusivity: The YES WorkAbility Program
In Canada, the unemployment rate for individuals with mental illness stands at 75 per cent. There is a need to address the growing issue of mental health in Canada, and employers need to be a part of the solution. By taking proactive measures and implementing meaningful strategies to provide support and resources for individuals struggling […]
Sage Expands Canadian Footprint with State-of-the-Art Offices in Toronto and Vancouver
British multinational enterprise software company Sage is doubling down on its commitment to Canada with new offices in Toronto and Vancouver. A leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) will be moving to the scenic Waterfront Hub at 601 Hastings Street in Vancouver and the bustling Scotia Plaza at […]
Championing Change: Melanie Fatouros-Richardson’s Journey to Leadership in Tech and Her Commitment to Gender Diversity
It is no secret that historically, males have dominated leadership roles in tech. The stats speak for themselves with female representation in tech having decreased in recent years. According to DDI’s 2023 Global Leadership Forecast, women make up 28% of professionals in the tech industry. Canada’s only homegrown food delivery network, SkipTheDishes, has championed women in […]
Tech Workers in the U.S. Earn 46 per cent More Than Tech Workers in Canada
A new report on the compensation gap between Canadian and American tech workers shows tech workers in the United States earn 46 per cent more in salary when adjusted for the exchange rate and cost of living. Using U.S. and Canadian statistical and survey data sets from 2021, the report reveals compensation disparity based on race, […]
Q+A with Humi’s CEO Kevin Kliman on Improving Employee Experience
National data recently revealed a significant decline in Canadians changing jobs, marking the lowest rate since 2020. With fewer new job opportunities and increased competition among workers, job hopping is no longer as feasible as it was in 2021. While employers benefit from employees staying put, employees may miss out on valuable chances to negotiate […]
Five Canadian Companies Actively Recruiting Right Now
Last week LinkedIn published their 6th annual Top Startups list, a resource featuring 15 Canadian companies that are rising to the challenges of the moment and continuing to innovate and gain attention in 2024. The list included Canadian startups like innovative fintechs Neo Financial and Float, as well as AI pioneers AltaML and Cohere. While […]
LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
The past year has been challenging for a range of businesses, marked by continued inflation and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape. Startups have not been immune, with venture capital deals in Canada dropping by 71% on an annual basis in the first quarter as higher interest rates and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank rippled through the global […]
Five Companies That Are Hiring Across Canada Right Now
Today LinkedIn published their 6th annual Top Startups list, a resource featuring 15 Canadian companies that are rising to the challenges of the moment and continuing to innovate and gain attention in 2024. The list included Canadian startups like innovative fintechs Neo Financial and Float, as well as AI pioneers AltaML and Cohere. While there […]
Amazon Future Engineer Awards University Scholarships to Canadian Students
Last week Amazon Canada announced the recipients of the third annual Amazon Future Engineer Canada university scholarship awards. Ten graduating high school students from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario will each receive $30,000 to help cover university tuition over four years, along with the opportunity to complete a paid summer internship at one of Amazon’s Canadian Tech […]