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Earlier this summer, Communitech unveiled the first ever Team True North. The Kitchener-based hub for entrepreneurship created the list to spotlight “the best of Canadian tech”—which by their measure is defined as high-performing tech firms tracking to $1 billion in annual revenue with growth rates that match the top 1% of companies in the world. The list—determined […]
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7 Options for Skilled Foreign Workers Recently Laid Off in Canada
Several tech-driven firms in Canada recently laid off a sizeable percentage of their workforce. These deep staff cuts may have affected many skilled foreign workers, both tech and non-tech, who had their work permit status in Canada tied to their employers. The situation with foreign workers is more peculiar compared to those who are Canadian […]
Amid Layoffs and Possible Recession, Tech Employees Not in Good Spirits
Several thousand Canadians employed in the technology sector have been laid off this year, as a brief post-Pandemic surge has quickly soured into a global downturn. Layoffs hail from a wide range of companies, including Ottawa’s Shopify, Toronto’s Clearco, and Vancouver’s Article and Unbounce. The freshly rebranded Hootsuite took a particularly large hit, trimming 30% of […]
Tech Talent Canada Roundup: How to Get Hired in July
Recent months have been marked by economic downturn. Venture capitalists have warned of dark waters ahead for startups, while shining Canadian unicorns like Wealthsimple and Hootsuite have been forced to stall their growth plans or even trim some fat. And yet the technology sector is one of tremendous resilience. Tech is known for its ability […]
HR Scams Are All Over Social Media—How to Make Sure That Job Offer is Real
Recruitment processes can be stressful at the best of times, but especially when pandemic-induced layoffs are taking place and financial security is on the line. The Great Resignation saw 3.9 million people quit their jobs in June 2021 alone. And they’re not the only ones: 41% of workers worldwide admit they’re ready to leave their […]
NPower Canada Offers Hootsuite Academy Courses To Underrepresented Canadian Youth
Vancouver-headquartered Hootsuite has partnered with NPower Canada to bring digital education and curriculum to 1,100 NPower Canada program participants. NPower Canada is a non-profit workforce development initiative that equips underrepresented job seekers across Canada for in-demand tech careers. NPower Canada offers tech-training programs and IT certifications in Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia for young adults 17-30 […]
Hootsuite Is Shutting Down The Entire Company For A Mental Health Week
The pandemic reminded us all how important mental health is. In 2020, as the pandemic surged across the globe, everyone went home. In-person interactions were cancelled, each to be replaced by a digital counterpart. But with increased time spent in hyper-digital spheres, we also saw a rise in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty. Vancouver’s Hootsuite […]
These Companies Are Hiring During The COVID-19 Pandemic
We’re living in unprecedented times and it will take years for the Canadian economy to recover. To support those who have lost jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto startup community created a CDN Startup Community #COVID19 Talent Help List last week. This week we’ve got the other side of the equation coming together […]
Hootsuite Provides Free Access to SMBs Due to COVID-19
Hootsuite has announced they are offering free access to its Professional Plan to non-profit organizations and small businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Through July 1, 2020, businesses and organizations can use Hootsuite to engage with their audiences, create content efficiently, manage crisis communications, and access a library of social media training courses free of charge. “As global […]