As TD TechCon 2025 wrapped up, it became clear from my perspective as an attendee, that the conference wasn’t just about TD—it offered valuable lessons for the entire tech industry. The Bank recently hosted its third annual TD TechCon, an education conference designed for TD colleagues to expand their tech skills and knowledge. Techtalent.ca had […]
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TELUS ‘Data Literacy’ Program Equips Talent with AI Knowledge and Soft Skills
One Canadian company found the spotlight in a new report from Business at OECD. Business at OECD, or BIAC, is the officially recognized institutional business stakeholder at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, founded in 1961 to stimulate global economic progress and trade. BIAC’s report, entitled “Boosting Productivity and Business Growth – the Role […]
Canadian Tech Talent is Burning Out. Here’s Why, and What to Do About It
Burnout is on the rise among professionals in Canada, a new survey suggests. According to a survey of 1,500 workers across Canada, nearly half feel burned out—and almost one-third are more burned out now than they were the year prior. The survey, conducted by talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half, confirms that trouble […]
TD TechCon 2025: The Future of Tech at TD – AI and Security Take Centre Stage
Developing future-ready talent is only part of the TD technology strategy. The Bank is also integrating AI into its core operations, and ensuring that innovation and security evolve hand in hand. At TD TechCon 2025, executives made it clear: AI and security are key priorities. The Bank recently hosted its third annual TD TechCon, an education […]
Alberta’s Expanding Tech Economy is Set to Employ a Quarter Million Workers
Alberta’s technology sector is poised for “substantial growth,” suggests a new outlook from the Information and Communications Technology Council. The report, “Alberta’s Digital Economy: Outlook 2030,” reflects on the prior decade and also forecasts the next half-decade of tech growth in the province. From 2014 to 2023, Alberta’s ICT sector grew at an average annual rate […]
Study Reveals Networking Gap for Canadian Women Professionals
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. […]
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 […]