Earlier this year, the perennially profitable Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The […]
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Already Feeling Underpaid, Canadian Professionals are Worried About Their Financial Future
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, money talks louder than before: salary is once again the number one priority for talent across the nation, finds a new report. An alarming 92% of professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth, with a majority already feeling underpaid, according to data […]
Government Investment in Giatec to Forge 160 Canadian Cleantech Positions
The federal government says it is committed to a “carbon-neutral future” as the nation tilts toward the target of a “net-zero economy” by 2050. One recent expression of this commitment is a $17.5 million investment into Giatec Scientific through Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund. The sizeable expenditure aims to support a $66M project from Giatec: sensor […]
Canadian Startup Aims to Make Hybrid Work Appealing for Both Talent and Employers
A Canadian technology platform is helping tackle the issue of burnout among talent. Vancouver’s Workforce Wellness claims to have built the “first solution which addresses burnout in a holistic and comprehensive way, leveraging the latest in research, AI, big data and predictive analytics.” The tech-empowered platform targets burnout at both the employee and organizational level, […]
SEGULA ‘Intensifies Footprint’ in Canada with New Office, Aim to Create 150 Jobs
A global engineering group this week announced the opening of a new office in Toronto. The facility marks the second office in Canada for France-born SEGULA Technologies, building on an office in Boucheville, Quebec. It is the organization’s sixth office in North America. The new office in Ontario is part of the SEGULA’s strategy to […]
Why Challenger Bank KOHO Doesn’t Plan to Return to the Office – Ever
After raising substantial financing in 2022, things went south for Koho. That year, Koho was recognized by Team True North, representing fintechs as one of Canada’s most promising growth companies. But 2023 saw layoffs and a lack of profitability. Resilience has been a crucial component of any company that has endured the global market turbulence of the past […]
Toronto’s Humi Launches Innovation Partner Program to Support Small Business Growth Across Canada
Toronto-based Humi, a leading employment platform for Canadian businesses, has launched an Innovation Partner Program to help small businesses scale and drive innovation across the country. The program is aimed at accelerators, incubators, and ecosystem hubs, offering their members a year of free access to Humi’s employment platform. Early partners in the program include DMZ, […]
The Business of Giving: Why Philanthropy and Giving Back Should Be Apart of Your Business Strategy
The modern workplace isn’t what it used to be, and employees aren’t looking for the same old standard benefits that used to attract top talent. While competitive salaries and an extra week of vacation will always be appreciated, today’s workforce is seeking something a little more substantial and meaningful from their employer and workplace. Enter […]
Stripe Expands Presence in Canada with New Toronto Office, Plans to Grow Workforce
Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has opened a new flagship office in Toronto, highlighting its commitment to Canada and signalling plans to expand its workforce. The decision reflects Toronto’s status as the fourth-largest tech talent hub in North America, providing a strategic location for Stripe to grow its employee base. The expansion aims […]
Veterans Are a Solution to Canada’s Growing Digital Skills Gap
Canada is home to over 461,000 veterans, nearly one-third of whom are in the prime working age range of 25-54 years. Despite their immense potential, many veterans face significant obstacles in finding meaningful employment, largely due to a lack of adequate transitional support. Meanwhile, there are approximately 600,000 job vacancies in Canada. As technological advancements […]