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The age of remote work makes it easier than ever to earn income in foreign countries without ever leaving Canada. But how do you report that income on your taxes? And how do you avoid getting taxed twice? Here’s everything you need to know about earning and reporting foreign income as a remote worker in […]
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Robots Need Not Apply. How To Prepare For An Interview.
According to the December 2020 Innovation Economy Council Report, one bright light in the otherwise devastating economy of 2020, was the “remarkable resilience” of the knowledge economy. Not only have lost jobs been recovered but the tech job market continues to grow. In 2021, Shopify alone is planning to hire over 2,000 engineers. It may […]
How To Relocate International Tech Talent To Canada
The Canadian tech industry is growing fast and is predicted to stay strong in the coming years. Toronto is now the fastest-growing tech city in Canada followed by Ottawa, Vancouver, Waterloo Region and Montreal. The changes to US immigration policies around H-1B visas made by the Trump administration pushed a lot of tech talent and […]
“You’re still on mute, and that’s OK.” Tips And Best Practices From Remote Work Champions
As companies evaluate their return to the offices they deserted last year, most expect they’ll offer a hybrid model going forward – employees will be splitting their time between the office and home. Employees are driving much of this shift towards permanent hybrid/remote work; many are excited about the possibility of eliminating their commutes, and […]
It’s Time To Stop Being Surprised By The Okanagan’s Tech Prowess
When Kelowna was named the most entrepreneurial city in Canada by the Financial Post in 2016, many Canadians expressed surprise. When the Canadian Federation of Small Business called it the best city in B.C. to open a small business two years later, the same thing happened. Whenever I share the fact that the Okanagan region is home to one […]
How Companies Are Adapting Their Recruitment Strategies Amid COVID Restrictions
From applicant tracking software to remote interviews and evaluations, there has been no shortage of technological advancements within recruiting in recent years, yet adoption has remained relatively slow — until now. The pandemic has taken its toll on individuals, businesses, and society at large, but it has also highlighted the digitization gap in how companies […]
Canada’s Tech Companies Face Decision Time to Embrace Hybridized work
Canadians can all be overjoyed about the progress we have seen in recent days and weeks with COVID-19 vaccine approvals, and with vaccinations now taking place in our communities. This progress, beyond the obvious impacts, likely means that 2021 will be a very different year than 2020 in terms of where and how we work […]
Silicon Valley May Not be King for Much Longer
As the Tech Scene Globalizes, Canada Opens its Door to Professionals Around the World When was the last time you did a deal over a restaurant meal? It’s probably been a while. Thanks to COVID-19, the era of schmoozing your way to the top of the Valley is gone—and it’s about time. With executives and […]
How Tech Companies Can Prioritize Employee Engagement In A Pandemic
We were in survival mode when the COVID pandemic struck in March 2020, but now we need to think about moving forward. Despite not knowing everything about the pandemic – its timeline, long-term impacts, and when we’ll get back to “normal” – we as tech entrepreneurs have to keep plugging along. But, one thing is […]
3 Considerations When Planning Your Team’s Return To Work
In March 2020 most knowledge workers shifted to a remote-first workplace, working primarily from their homes with a number of virtual tools. What employees needed in April and May is vastly different from what employees need today, and what they expect to need in the future. As you plan for a return to work – […]