A global survey of 10,000 people recently revealed that, while they may know using data is important to their business, the vast majority of today’s business leaders still aren’t harnessing its power for better decision-making and results. According to Salesforce’s “Untapped Data Research,” leaders are struggling to put data into practice to quickly make strategic […]
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Palette Skills Named Delivery Partner For $250 Million Upskilling for Industry Initiative
A competitive workforce is key to ensuring Canada’s economic growth, but as global and domestic labour trends accelerate, gaps are appearing between the demands of industry and the skillset of available workers. The Government of Canada is taking action to align the skills ecosystem with new industry demands. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, […]
Lighthouse Labs Secures $21 Million To Equip Over 1,700 Canadians With ICT Skills
Tech education leader Lighthouse Labs is launching a new initiative named ICT Boost with some serious financial backing from the Federal Government. Funded in part by Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP), Lighthouse Labs will receive just over $21 million to lead a consortium of partner post-secondary institutions, as well as industry and community organizations, […]
Expert Wisdom on the State of Tech and Talent in Canada
As our nation’s major technology hubs continue to grow, Canada boasts more tech workers than ever. With so much news, data, and events to cover across the country, TechTalent.ca leans on professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. Below, a roundup of what local experts have been saying about tech and talent in […]
Canada’s Most In-Demand Job Skills in 2023
Despite economic uncertainty and global hiring slowing down, a recent global survey from LinkedIn reveals that 60% of professionals are considering a new job this year—driven by the desire for bigger salaries as the cost-of-living increases. Data from Morgan McKinley’s 2023 Salary Guide agrees, suggesting half of tech employers in Canada could lose staff members this year […]
‘When People Flourish, Business Thrives’: How Plum Empowers Talent, Employers in 2023
Employers continue to grapple with aligning talent potential to growth opportunity, says Waterloo’s Plum, whose digital platform helps employers make better talent decisions using “the predictive power of psychometric data.” The Canadian company’s digital solution can be used throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to supporting internal career mobility. To further advance product offering […]
Florence Hops Across Pond to Tackle Talent Shortage in Canadian Healthcare
As any Canadian professional working in healthcare today can attest, there is an ongoing staffing crisis that seems unable to resolve itself. As a result, healthcare professionals are burning out, and patients may not be receiving optimal care. It’s a lose-lose situation in Canada, as well as other countries around the globe, including the United […]
Calgary Companies Collaborate to Empower Emerging Tech Talent in Alberta
InceptionU is among organizations fuelling the next generation of tech talent within Alberta. The nonprofit builds learning solutions to address skills gaps in a rapidly changing digital economy. “Our programs are designed to build competencies individuals need for the future of work,” the company states online. “Programs are immersive, discovery-driven, and experience-based in an environment […]
Indigo Shutdown Highlights Cybersecurity Talent Dearth in Canada
Earlier this month, retailer Indigo Books & Music took a major digital blow: the Canadian retail giant’s e-commerce website was abruptly shut down due to a “cybersecurity incident.” Thankfully, the company informed customers that credit and debit card information was not compromised. However, the website remained down for an entire week—an eternity in Internet time—and […]
Canadian Tech Talent in High Demand as Companies Aim to Rebound
In Canada, there remains high earning potential for technology professionals, despite downshifting market conditions, according to research from Morgan McKinley. With a majority of tech workers looking to switch jobs this year, data from Morgan McKinley’s 2023 Salary Guide suggests half of tech employers in Canada could lose staff members this year because they can […]