New research from Monday Girl, a leading digital networking platform, in partnership with Environics Research, highlights a persistent networking gap for Canadian women professionals. The 2025 Canadian Women’s Mentorship and Networking Report finds that 67% of women find traditional networking events awkward and ineffective, while 60% believe these events fail to build strong industry connections. […]
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TD TechCon 2025: How TD is Nurturing Tech Talent for the Future
One of the biggest takeaways from TD TechCon 2025 was the Bank’s strategic focus on developing tech talent. The Bank recently hosted its third annual TD TechCon, an education conference designed for TD colleagues to expand their tech skills and knowledge. In an era where technology underpins financial services, TD is making strategic investments to […]
Vooban Expands to Toronto, Boosting AI Presence in Canada
Québec-based AI leader Vooban has officially expanded to Toronto, opening its third office in the heart of the city. The move strengthens the company’s commitment to helping Canadian businesses stay competitive amid economic shifts by deploying high-impact AI solutions. Vooban’s expansion comes at a time when businesses face mounting economic pressures, including rising tariffs. With […]
Hybrid Work Boosting Career Growth for Women, Report Finds
A new Canadian report commissioned by International Workplace Group (IWG) reveals that hybrid work is fostering greater inclusivity and career advancement for women, offering a crucial shift away from rigid workplace structures. The study, Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid Workplace, highlights how flexible work arrangements have enabled women to seek promotions, switch industries, and […]
Addressing the ‘Productivity Paradox’ Currently Plaguing Canada
Canada is becoming a laggard productivity-wise when compared to the US. The nation’s lacklustre performance across metrics over the past decade comes despite Canada’s “abundant natural resources, highly skilled workforce, strong institutions, and research capabilities,” laments a new report from BDO Canada. The recently released report, titled “Canada’s productivity paradox,” shows that it currently takes […]
TD TechCon 2025: Innovation, Collaboration and Tech Talent at TD Bank
TD Bank Group recently hosted its third annual TD TechCon, an education conference designed for TD colleagues to expand their tech skills and knowledge. The event brought together TD team members, both in-person and remotely, for a dynamic program focused on learning, development, and innovation. Each year, TD TechCon aims to be bigger, better, and […]
AI Fuels Productivity but Pushes Workers to Leave
Silicon Valley-based Betterworks has released its 2025 State of Performance Enablement report, AI and the Employee Experience: Balancing Opportunity and Anxiety. The study reveals a workplace at a turning point—AI is fuelling record productivity, yet its most engaged users are increasingly seeking new opportunities. The report, based on insights from over 2,100 employees and leaders […]
Some of the Trends We’re Seeing in Canadian Tech Talent Right Now
It is now nearly two months into 2025 and we’re starting to get a feel for the year. Tech layoffs were down markedly in 2024 from 2023. In 2025, companies are ready to hire again, PwC’s Global CEO Survey found. Moving forward, 60% of chief executive officers anticipate growth over the next year, a figure […]
Toronto Tech Week to Spotlight Career Opportunities in Tech
Tech talent in Toronto will have a prime opportunity to connect with industry leaders, startups, and global investors as Toronto Tech Week returns from June 23 to June 27, 2025. The citywide event promises hundreds of experiences, from hackathons and demos to panels and fireside chats, all aimed at showcasing Toronto’s booming tech sector and […]
Digital Platform Empowers Canadians to Create Resume, Apply for Work with AI
A company out of Calgary is utilizing artificial intelligence to help Canadians land work. Alberta’s SageMaster AI offers a digital platform built to reduce friction and boost efficiency when it comes to searching for jobs. The startup was launched by engineer Neji Tawo, who previously worked on AI innovation built around Amazon’s Alexa product. “Before SageMaster […]