Professional work “is now being shaped by AI,” says one prominent Canadian chief executive officer. Steve Hasker, CEO of Thomson Reuters, believes “those who fail to adapt risk being left behind,” which could be a problem given that Canada is currently dropping the ball. TR recently released its annual “Future of Professionals” report, which thoroughly […]
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This Summer’s Hot Tech Talent Trends Across Canada
This month marks another Canada Day—happy birthday, Canada! Still spry and youthful at age 157, the vast nation of Canada continues to see active change throughout the economy as rapid advancements in technology and other powerful forces impact the story arc of local talent. As a publication dedicated to covering the intersection of tech and […]
Report Finds ‘Overwhelming Sense of Enthusiasm’ for A.I. in the Workplace
Artificial intelligence is poised to redefine workflows and unlock new opportunities for growth, suggests a report from one of Canada’s biggest names. Thomson Reuters this week released their annual “Future of Professionals” report, which shows optimism among the laptop class in Canada. “Professionals no longer need to speculate on the potential for AI to impact […]
Growing Companies Seek to Bolster Workforces with Tech Talent in Canada
Hiring in tech slowed down after the pandemic bubble burst, and many were impacted. Slowing down is not stopping, however, and as always, tech finds a way to forge onward. Indeed, 2024 is witnessing something of a quiet resurgence in hiring activity as companies across Canada continue to seek growth and skilled workers. Below, we […]
Curiosity, Creativity, Critical Thinking: Different Skillsets Shine in AI World
Artificial intelligence maintains its omnipresence in 2024, as the rapidly spreading and evolving technology continues to trigger ripple effects throughout the world of tech, talent, and beyond. For example, executives estimate that 40% of their workforce will need to re-skill as a result of implementing AI and automation over the next three years, an IBM […]
Techtalent.ca’s Most Read Articles of 2023
It’s fair to say 2023 was an improvement on 2022. The pandemic recovery dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Not surprisingly, Techtalent.ca had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2023. As we look forward to an even […]
Canadian Executives Consider Influence of AI on Talent Training, Engagement
The digital takeover of modern business continues to be top of mind for C-suite executives across Canada as emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence trigger turbulence within their organizations and the markets at large. A new report from Toronto titan Thomson Reuters gathered insights from executive leaders throughout North America and the UK to explore […]
Thomson Reuters Invests Big Money to Remain at Forefront of AI Upskilling
In some ways, AI is still a niche. Of 38,000 specialties listed in LinkedIn’s taxonomy of skillsets, just over 100 are considered AI skills. Yet the truth is that AI is everywhere already and its presence is only growing. Thomson Reuters recently announced salient updates to its multi-year global strategy in generative artificial intelligence. The […]
Five Companies That Are Hiring Across Canada Right Now
Today LinkedIn published their 6th annual Top Startups list, a resource featuring 15 Canadian companies that are rising to the challenges of the moment and continuing to innovate and gain attention in 2024. The list included Canadian startups like innovative fintechs Neo Financial and Float, as well as AI pioneers AltaML and Cohere. While there […]
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, […]