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Statistics Canada data suggests that job vacancies are on the rise, with nearly a million unfilled positions as of August. Do we have enough talent in the pipeline? The last few months have also seen a number of Canadian firms laying off workers, even in hot regions like Vancouver, whose momentum is now in flux. […]
LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
Starting and growing a company has always been tough, but it’s especially tough right now. As the working world navigates widespread inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s getting more challenging for young companies to get investment and grow quickly. But while it’s a challenging moment, some argue that innovative ideas are born in times of uncertainty. […]
LinkedIn Exec Highlights Most Important Job Skills in Turbulent Market
The world changes rapidly these days and the job market is no exception. Some experts argue it’s more important than ever to remain up-to-date with your skill-set as we reflect on a wildly different past and look to navigate potentially turbulent times ahead. “Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen the world of work […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 20 Fastest-growing Job Titles In Canada
From digitization to hybrid offices, the workplace is changing at a rapid pace. Industries have been upended, while at the same time, many workers have left their jobs in search of something new. These shifts are leaving professionals wondering where the workplace is headed and what role they want to play in it. To provide […]
From The Oil Fields To The Dev Stack: Canada’s Energy Workers Are Making The Leap
In the last two years, an oversupplied global oil market and a demand shock from the COVID-19 pandemic hit an industry already in transition. The Keystone XL pipeline project was halted, a global price war erupted, sustainability concerns came into heightened focus and major names such as Cenovus, Husky Energy, Suncor and Imperial Oil all announced job cuts in Canada. So, how have workers in […]
New Data Reveals Product Manager As Top Role To Get Promoted From
Can the role a person holds influence their odds of getting a promotion? How about their industry or their address? It turns out all these factors can influence how likely Canadians are to be promoted, according to new data from LinkedIn’s latest Get Ahead Special Report. LinkedIn investigated internal promotion rates compared to the national average […]
LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
Over the past year and a half, professionals across Canada have been pushed to reevaluate the way they live and work in the wake of the pandemic. With economic recovery starting to happen at different paces across industries, many professionals are looking for something new, asking themselves: “What’s next?” Startups are a natural place to […]
What Canadians Love And Dread About Returning To The Office
As most of Canada continues its reopening from COVID-related closures and vaccination figures reach key milestones, more employers are making plans to bring long-remote employees back to the office or physical workplace. But how many companies have actually shared their plans with staff, and what’s encouraging some workers to make the return – and keeping […]