Tag: talent
How to build a diverse talent ecosystem for Canada
The race for tech talent is on, and it’s global. The race for tech talent is on, and it’s global. Tightening demographics and international…
Latest Alberta, BC budgets target talent shortage with otherwise minimal new tech investment
Industry stakeholders had hoped to see more for tech and SMBs. Though British Columbia (BC) and Alberta’s latest budgets allocate some funding towards each…
A|I: The AI Times – Is Canada facing an AI talent drain?
Plus: Tesla recalls full ‘self-driving’ cars. The AI Times is a weekly newsletter covering the biggest AI, machine learning, big data, and automation news…
Round13 leads System-3’s $3.6 million round to mitigate bias in hiring leadership talent
System-3 taking cues from aviation industry training to evaluate company leadership. System-3 has raised $3.6 million CAD in seed funding as part of the…
BDC Capital report finds Canadian VCs are hiring more diverse candidates but facing difficulties with talent retention
DEI survey also indicates VC firms, portfolio companies lack diversity at decision-making level. Hiring-wise, it appears that Canadian venture capital (VC) firms have been…
Alberta tech CEOs sign letter claiming restrictions over “software engineer” title hampering province’s talent gains
A number of Alberta’s leading technology companies have issued an open letter to the newly elected provincial premier over concerns that a professional standards…
Report: digital workers provide “immense” economic value, but talent shortage remains
The report found 67 percent of Canadian businesses find it challenging to hire the digital workers they need. Workers with advanced digital skills raise…
Three companies hiring Canadian tech talent right now
Array, Scotiabank, and Valeyo are hiring right now. While news of layoffs continues in the current tech downturn, BetaKit Jobs is filled with companies…
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify looks to recruit, retain talent with new employee comp
Plus: SkipTheDishes cuts staff. The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T…
Shopify rolls out new employee compensation system to recruit, retain talent amid stock slump
Flex Comp took effect September 1, following a delay Shopify attributed to regulatory considerations. Shopify has finally introduced its new compensation system, Flex Comp,…