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 […]
Interviews
Many Canadians Will Finally Return to Office This Year, but Will Tech Workers Be Joining Them?
We’re starting to see signs that 2024 will be the year that many workers finally return to the office, at least part-time. This return, stoked partly by a more competitive job market and by the arrival of corporate in-office policies, will reignite confidence among decision-makers and their employees to make big picture office decisions. But […]
In Conversation With Reddit: How Employer-Sponsored Family Planning Benefits Can Help Attract the Best Talent
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 […]
In Conversation with Helen Kontozopoulos: Leading AI Innovation and Inspiring Women in Tech
The journey of women-led tech companies seeking funding is often fraught with unique challenges and funding. In an industry where gender parities unfortunately still exist, women entrepreneurs frequently encounter biases, limited access to networks, and systemic barriers that can hinder their ability to secure the capital necessary for growth and innovation. These challenges not only […]
Embracing the Potential: Canadian Students Navigate AI for Academic Success
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Navigating the Hybrid Work Landscape: Insights and Strategies from CDW Canada’s Digital Workspace Survey
Innovations in mobile technology and real-time collaboration are helping workers stay productive while they work from anywhere. The possibilities of a digital workspace are endless, but it takes a detailed plan and the right partners to achieve a more productive and secure workforce. CDW Canada is a leading provider of technology services and solutions for […]
Q+A with Intelliware’s Chris Ford on the Modernization of Dated Applications
The average enterprise company has several mission-critical applications that were first built 20 to 30 years ago, which have been neglected as IT budgets were diverted to the many new technology trends over the last 25 years. These systems are now showing their age and are lacking crucial business functions or are too expensive to […]