As artificial intelligence technologies reshape work, teams are being pushed to innovate faster while maintaining secure, stable environments. At the same time, they are facing gaps in specialized skills, according to a research report from staffing and recruitment firm Robert Half. For example, more than half of technology leaders say skills shortages have led to […]
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‘Sense of Confidence’ as Tech Talent ‘Re-Engages’ Job Market in Canada
Canadian professionals have grown restless, it appears. Recent research from talent consulting firm Robert Half suggests nearly half of professionals in Canada plan to look for a new job in 2026. That figure is up markedly over the last year, when just 26% were intending to explore options over the following six months. Koula Vasilopoulos, […]
Canadian Tech Talent is Burning Out. Here’s Why, and What to Do About It
Burnout is on the rise among professionals in Canada, a new survey suggests. According to a survey of 1,500 workers across Canada, nearly half feel burned out—and almost one-third are more burned out now than they were the year prior. The survey, conducted by talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half, confirms that trouble […]
For Better or Worse, These are the Top Trends Impacting Canadian Tech Talent
The year 2024 was one of slow recovery for the Canadian tech talent market, as companies started growing and hiring again following an icy stretch of worldwide layoffs through 2022 and 2023. While the worst of things appear to be in the rearview mirror, many aspects of the market remain turbulent, both in Canada and […]
Already Feeling Underpaid, Canadian Professionals are Worried About Their Financial Future
As the cost of living continues to rise in Canada, money talks louder than before: salary is once again the number one priority for talent across the nation, finds a new report. An alarming 92% of professionals in Canada are concerned about inflation outpacing salary growth, with a majority already feeling underpaid, according to data […]
Money Matters, But Flexibility Remains Top Perk for Tech Talent in Canada
Cash is key, and hybrid work holds weight. These are some of the trends in Canada’s realm of tech talent for the year ahead, according to the 2024 Salary Guide from Robert Half, which found that despite a nationwide slowdown in hiring last year, more than 60% of companies plan to expand payrolls. However, an […]