The government of Canada has launched an online “employment equity tool” aimed at assisting marginalized communities in the workplace. “Every Canadian deserves a real and fair chance at success,” the federal government states online. “Reducing pay gaps and improving representation means knocking down the barriers that hold back marginalized communities in the workplace.” In order […]
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Achievers Report Reveals Tactics to Avoid ‘Great Resignation’ of 2024
A survey of Human Resources professionals in Canada found that two-thirds of employees “have one foot out the door.” The survey is a part of the sixth annual 2024 Engagement and Retention report from Achievers Workforce Institute, the research arm of employee experience solutions company Achievers. “In 2021, AWI predicted the Great Resignation, when more […]
Will Virtual Reality Training Become the New Corporate Standard?
Last year, a Vancouver startup went through the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst program, which is designed to accelerate the development of breakthrough technologies and solutions that can potentially shape the future of the energy industry. Founded in 2008 as an immersive gaming studio, today Motive.io aims to revolutionize how companies train employees—within the energy sector and beyond—by providing realistic […]
KOHO Hiring on Journey Towards Their Own Banking License
KOHO Financial is on a mission to make financial products that are transparent and intuitive. At the core of their offering is a full-service spending and savings account with no hidden fees that gives cash back on every purchase, and an integrated app that helps users spend smart and save more. The Canadian fintech partners […]
From Facebook to ShyftLabs: Yi Ma’s Journey in Transforming Data Science Leadership
In an industry where data is king and the landscape is ever-changing, the journey from a tech giant like Facebook to a forward-thinking company like ShyftLabs is filled with valuable lessons and insights. Techtalent.ca sat down with Yi Ma, Chief Data Officer at ShyftLabs, to learn what it takes to be a successful leader in […]
Canadian Fintech Targets ‘Significant Job Creation’ Following Relocation
Balance last year filed an application with Alberta’s Treasury Board and Finance to incorporate a special purpose trust company under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act. The company wants to offer true Canadian custody for crypto holdings. The Toronto-born fintech, which currently custodies $1.5 billion worth of digital assets in its SOC2-certified proprietary platform, today […]
As Job Skillsets Shift, LinkedIn Tracks Roles on the Rise in Canada
LinkedIn data shows that skillsets for jobs have changed 25% since 2015 and are projected to shift by 65% by 2030. Executives estimate that 40% of their workforce will need to re-skill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years, a IBM survey found, which could translate to 1.4 billion […]
TikTok Parent ByteDance to Build R&D Centre in Canada
TikTok parent ByteDance plans to build a research and development centre in Canada to develop its overseas business and better meet user demand, according to a source close to the Chinese multinational internet giant. Headquartered in Beijing and founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming, ByteDance is best known for creating the highly popular social media […]
These 200 Canadian Startups are Hiring Right Now
Forbes this month released its first-ever ranking of Canada’s Best Startup Employers. To determine the ranking, Forbes partnered with research firm Statista to identify a shortlist of more than 1,000 companies based in Canada. Startups were then evaluated based on three main criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and company growth. Next, data was tallied according […]
Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking: Different Skillsets Shine in AI World
Artificial intelligence maintains its omnipresence in 2024, as the rapidly spreading and evolving technology continues to trigger ripple effects throughout the world of tech, talent, and beyond. For example, executives estimate that 40% of their workforce will need to re-skill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years, an IBM […]