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Recent research has shown fertility and family planning are at the top of mind for many in the workforce, with nearly 70 per cent of millennials who’ve said they would change jobs to ensure they have fertility coverage. In an effort to address the needs of future and current employees, more and more businesses are launching and […]
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Government Targets ‘App-Based’ Workers with New Gig Economy Rules
App-based gig workers in British Columbia will soon have better working conditions with new protections, including basic employment standards. The gig economy of “app-based” workers, such as Uber drivers and SkipTheDishes delivery persons, has seen significant growth in Canada in recent years amid a rapidly growing population and rising costs of living. Across 21 ride-hailing […]
Microsoft Commits Half a Billion Dollars to Tech and Talent in Canada
One of the world’s largest technology titans this week unveiled an ambitious expansion in Canada, including upskilling talent in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. An announcement from Microsoft unveiled US$500 million worth of investment earmarked for scaling cloud computing and AI infrastructure and talent in Quebec over the next two years—which represents an […]
GeoComply Unveils New Toronto Office Amidst Ontario’s Booming iGaming Market
One of BC’s Top Employers has opened an office in Toronto. GeoComply, a leading provider of cutting-edge anti-fraud and geolocation solutions, officially opened a new Toronto office this week. The expansion is a testament to the success of Ontario’s open and competitive iGaming market and the positive impact it has had on Canadian business. In […]
Growing Demand for AI Skills in Canada Spurs Upskilling Initiatives
Hiring talent with skills around artificial intelligence is a priority for a strong majority of employers in Canada, data from a new study suggests. In fact, employers are willing to pay 25% more to hire talent with AI skills, according to the study, conducted by research firm Access Partnership on behalf of Amazon Web Services. […]
How Universities Can Step Up as Linchpin for Cybersecurity Pipeline
With a rising demand for cybersecurity skills in Canada clashing against a shortage of professionals, post-secondary institutions can play a vital role in training talent, suggests new research from The Conference Board of Canada. Over the next five years, demand for cybersecurity professionals is projected to grow by an estimated average annual rate of 2.9 […]
The Maple Tech Exit: Canada’s Brain Drain Crisis
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 […]
Consumer Packaged Goods Giant Unilever Opens AI Lab in Toronto
British multinational consumer packaged goods giant Unilever opened its new global Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab Horizon3 Labs today in Toronto Unilever’s Horizon3 Labs represents an increase in technology investment that grew out of the company’s focus on the use of AI to increase productivity and efficiency. Currently, Unilever is using this technology across its business […]
Check Point Expands SecureAcademy Program in Canada to Address Soaring Demand for Cybersecurity Professionals
Projections estimate that by 2040, 40% more cybersecurity professionals will be required to meet a rising global demand. Locally, cyber threats continue to rise, and the surge in incidents, coupled with Canada’s inability to fulfill positions, highlights an increasingly urgent need for proficient cybersecurity experts. Today, global cybersecurity leader, Check Point announced the expansion of its SecureAcademy™ Program in Canada, programming that will provide […]
AI Innovator Ambyint Secures Capital to Hire More Tech Talent in Canada
A company founded in Calgary in 2004 is moving back to Canada. The longtime Texas-based Ambyint, which provides AI-powered solutions to energy sectors, announced this month that Calgary is once again the company’s official headquarters. To fund the return home from Houston and fuel the company’s next chapter of growth, Ambyint unveiled this week a […]