In a first for modern times, four generations—baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, and the first half of Generation Z—now coexist in the workplace. This multigenerational workforce poses a unique challenge for managers, as each generation brings distinct motivations and priorities to their professional lives. Toronto-based HR platform Humi has released fresh data shedding light on […]
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Upskilling is Becoming a ‘Necessity for Career Progression’ in Canada: Survey
Today’s workers increasingly view upskilling as a vital resource, finds the 2024 Upskilling Sentiment Survey, with a majority of working Canadians believing it’s an important approach to advancing careers and not falling behind in an evolving workforce. Unsurprisingly, the youngest generation surveyed (Gen Z) was the most convinced of the value of upskilling. The annual […]
At 31 Years Old, Safe Software is ‘Just Getting Started’ with Major Hiring Plans
Earlier this year, Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The BC firm’s flagship product […]
Amsterdam’s Skytree to Hire Local Tech Talent at New Canadian Headquarters
A European company developing carbon removal solutions this week announced a major expansion to North America. Amsterdam’s Skytree is opening offices in both Canada and the U.S., with a new Toronto facility representing the climate technology company’s North American headquarters. Born out of the European Space Agency, Skytree has spent the last decade developing onsite […]
Coinbase Offering Tech Talent in Canada an ‘Opportunity to Do the Best Work of Your Life’
After a year in the US, Coinbase’s “Stand with Crypto” campaign recently expanded north to Canada‘s five million coin holders. The move was part of the fintech giant’s efforts “towards driving regulatory clarity in Canada,” according to Coinbase Canada chief executive Lucas Matheson. “We believe that Coinbase is uniquely positioned to capitalize from regulatory clarity […]
Texas Tech Titan Establishes Canadian Headquarters to Tap into Toronto Talent
A digital services company based in Texas is establishing a Canadian headquarters. Improving is bolstering its Dallas base with a “state-of-the-art facility” in Toronto, the company announced this week. The move is “a pivotal step in our global expansion strategy,” according to chief executive officer Curtis Hite. “This new office will enable us to better […]
Wealthsimple Expands Hiring in Alberta: Plans to Triple Workforce by 2025
Toronto-based Wealthsimple has announced a major hiring expansion in Alberta, tapping into the province’s deep pool of talent as it continues its rapid growth. The fintech giant, which has already doubled its Alberta workforce in the past year, plans to triple the number of full-time employees in the region by the end of 2025. This […]
Two Canadian Tech Companies Accept $5M in Funding to ‘Create Quality Jobs’
The federal government this month announced financial support for two companies based in British Columbia. A total of $4.7 million in interest-free capital from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada is going to two firms out of Richmond. Ideon Technologies is slated to receive $2.7 million in funding to commercialize their subsurface intelligence system, […]
Canadian Software Company Reveals Plans to Fill 80 Positions Over Next Year
Earlier this year, the perennially profitable Safe Software announced a strategic growth investment from JMI Equity, a firm providing software companies with capital and industry expertise to build businesses of enduring value. Headquartered in Surrey, Safe provides solutions that empower people and enterprises to unlock the full potential of their information, especially geo-spatial data. The […]
Already Feeling Underpaid, Canadian Professionals are Worried About Their Financial Future
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, money talks louder than before: salary is once again the number one priority for talent across the nation, finds a new report. An alarming 92% of professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth, with a majority already feeling underpaid, according to data […]