Early in the era of generative AI, current professionals in Canada have mixed feelings about the rapidly spreading technology. Is it the Next Big Thing? Or just another buzzword, destined to go the way of “digital” or “mobile” or “social”? Is AI going to save humanity—or doom us all? No one quite yet knows, though everyone […]
Canadian Tech Talent Shows Interest in AI as Skilling Gains Steam
The rise of AI talent and members adding AI skills to their LinkedIn profiles has been accelerating notably since 2016. In 2023, AI is all anyone in tech can talk about. The LinkedIn Market Research team surveys members daily to understand how they’re feeling about their careers, finances, and more. The latest Workforce Confidence Index, […]
LinkedIn Brings CLEAR Verification to Tech Talent in Canada
As artificial intelligence begins to jostle Canada’s employment economy, those looking to carve out a career must increasingly look to stand out for their human intelligence and skills. LinkedIn has joined forces with secure identity company CLEAR to introduce identity verification for Canadian members, adding a layer of human authenticity to the professional social network. […]
When Canadians Can Work from Home, Where Do They Choose to Live?
Remote and hybrid work dominate the career opportunity field in 2023 as Canadians favour flexible roles over traditional office-based positions. 78% of workers who have worked from home agree that remote and hybrid models trump the all-office experience, according to data from Future Skills Centre. In some regions of Canada, up to half of all […]
Canada’s Job Market in 2023: A Guide for New Graduates
Canada’s job market presents an optimistic landscape for recent graduates, boasting low unemployment rates and sustained job growth, according to professional talent platform LinkedIn. However, as these individuals commence their professional journeys, they grapple with a world remoulded by high inflation, radical shifts in work paradigms, and emerging innovations in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and e-commerce. […]
Upskill Program Arms Young Canadians with In-Demand Digital Skills
Jelly Academy and Career Education Society have teamed up to provide secondary students in BC with the Digital Marketing Bootcamp. Available via Workforce Training Certifications, this on-demand course will help students gain an in-depth understanding of the most crucial aspects of digital marketing, including social media, public relations, search engine optimization, Google Ads and Analytics, and […]
Tech Firm Boomi Expands Canadian Presence with 80 Positions to Fill
Boomi, an intelligent connectivity and automation provider, has announced the opening of new offices in Canada. As a pioneer of Integration Platform-as-a-service, Boomi offers end-to-end intelligent automation solutions that enable modern digital organizations to accelerate their business outcomes with speed, productivity, and flexibility. The US company stated that it will establish a Centre of Excellence […]
The 25 Best Workplaces to Grow a Career in Canada According to LinkedIn
LinkedIn recently released an annual Top Companies list, which ranks the 25 best Canadian workplaces for knowledge economy career growth. The list is based on unique LinkedIn data that measures different elements of career progression, including how employees are advancing both within a company and when they leave, and how they are up-skilling while employed […]
Will Skills-Based Hiring Become the New Gold Standard in Canada?
Slowly but steadily, employers have begun to embrace skills-first hiring, LinkedIn reports. The practice of valuing a candidate’s skills over “more superficial signals like an impressive alma mater or previous employer” has been talked about for some time but recently has approached the mainstream. “Scrappy, self-taught types won’t have shiny brand names on their resume,” […]
Canada’s Most In-Demand Job Skills in 2023
Despite economic uncertainty and global hiring slowing down, a recent global survey from LinkedIn reveals that 60% of professionals are considering a new job this year—driven by the desire for bigger salaries as the cost-of-living increases. Data from Morgan McKinley’s 2023 Salary Guide agrees, suggesting half of tech employers in Canada could lose staff members this year […]