The Level UP program has now delivered more than 6,000 remote internship opportunities in Canada, according to Vancouver-based Riipen. Riipen, an online work-integrated learning marketplace, created Level UP to “make paid work experience and connecting with student talent more accessible for students and employers of all backgrounds.” It is funded in part by the Government of […]
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How to Hire Everyone Remotely and Still Have Great Workplace Culture
The COVID-19 Pandemic transformed many things, including the modern workplace. Offices went fully remote, hiring and managing teams and projects entirely remotely. Some companies navigated these turbulent waters with more grace than others. Edmonton’s Jobber is a great example. Prior to the pandemic, Jobber was an entirely in-office work environment. Indeed, every employee lived within […]
Technology Is The Industry With The Most Entry-level Hires
LinkedIn has released its Guide to Kickstarting Your Career, which answers questions job seekers are asking, like which industries are doing most of the entry-level hiring. According to the report, the industry with the most entry-level hires was Technology and Information. IT Services and Telecommunications also made the top 5 industries. The most in-demand entry-level job […]
Networking Opportunities Abound as 30,000 Techies to Collide in Toronto This June
The Collision Conference is returning to its first in-person event in two years, marking Toronto’s Enercare Centre June 20 through 23. The tech event will be the largest international gathering in the city of Toronto since prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, with more than 30,000 attendees expected to convene in Canada’s fintech hotspot. “It’s a privilege […]
Ranking Canada’s Best Companies to Work For at Every Size
Where you work matters. At the average Canadian workplace, roughly 60% of employees consider where they work to be “great.” However, this figure rises to 90% for those among the “Best Workplaces in Canada.” That’s quite a difference. Great Place to Work this month released their 2022 lists, which in total represent the voices of […]
Half of Office Workers Willing to Resign From Their Jobs
According to new study commissioned by UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, the majority of global office workers are feeling increased pressure at work due to colleagues resigning in the past year. As a result, 48% say they would consider resigning from their jobs in the next six months. UiPath’s 2022 Office Worker Survey also […]
YES Launches Program To Train Ukrainians & Youth In Cybersecurity
With cybersecurity attacks on the rise and in the public eye, Canada is desperately seeking cybersecurity workers. As recently reported by Deloitte, Canada will need to fill 8,000 cybersecurity jobs over the next few years. With this growing need for cybersecurity professionals, Youth Employment Services (YES) has officially launched a Cyber Security training program, funded […]
New Data Shows Canada’s Growing Tech Workforce Is Outpacing The U.S.
Canada’s bustling tech sector has attracted national and international headlines in recent weeks, as an influx of investment into the nation’s talent pipeline helps it earn a reputation as a major hub for the industry. The latest edition of LinkedIn’s Workforce Report for Canada reveals where the tech workforce has expanded the fastest over the past year, as well […]
More Meaning, Better Flexibility Have Become The New Work Perks For Canadians
In the new world of work in Canada, the job perks that office employees once valued have changed, according to a new survey from digital workflow leader ServiceNow. Traditional, pre-COVID workplace policies and compensation are not enough to attract and retain talent, forcing employers to quickly reassess the employee experience within their companies. Results from […]
Canadian Banks Among Best Workplaces For Canadians In 2022
LinkedIn has released the Canadian edition of the 2022 Top Companies list, which features the best workplaces for Canadians. As companies continue to navigate the workplace in a post-pandemic world, the competitive market has put employees in the driver’s seat. Each year, the Top Companies list identifies the best workplaces Canadians can grow their career and shares the insights […]