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Microsoft reveals new survey findings on the Canadian modern workplace

HR departments are far behind the digital transformation curve, according to survey

The human resources industry is way behind the curve in regards to digital transformation, according to a new study from McLean & Company, and one of its analysts says human resources should begin

Published on: February 7th, 2020 Buckley Smith

SoftwareReviews announces its top 3 human capital management solutions

SoftwareReviews - a division of Info-Tech Research Group - unveiled its top three human capital management solutions (HCM) based on customer reviews as part of its 2020 Human Capital Management (HCM) Software Data

Published on: January 14th, 2020 Buckley Smith

Not all options have been explored to tackle tech talent shortage, says VP of talent for Vancouver software firm

A looming shortage of Canadian tech talent has forced businesses to refine their hiring processes, but at least one expert says several stones remain unturned. One method that Kathy Enros, the vice-president of

Published on: January 6th, 2020 Buckley Smith

Canadian businesses are doing a poor job helping employees travel safely and effectively, says new study

Traveling for work is often stressful for employees, but a recent global survey of business travelers by SAP Concur dug a little deeper into the personal safety concerns, and the frustrations around ineffective

Published on: November 22nd, 2019 Pragya Sehgal

Google Hire to retire by September 2020

Google is notorious for axing its products at a whim, and its latest victim is Google Hire, an applicant tracking system designed for small to medium businesses. Google will officially scrap Google Hire

Published on: August 28th, 2019 Tom Li

Why you need to think like the Raptors to attract top talent

The top 5 things the Toronto Raptors can teach job recruiters Most job recruiters and organizations hunting for talent don’t go about it much differently than a poker player relying on blind luck.

Published on: June 17th, 2019 David Perry
Evoke-hackathon presentation

Developer 30 under 30 list expands to Evoke conference, hackathon in third year

An effort to bring recognition to Canada's talented young developers expanded beyond just one list of luminaries this year; adding on a developer conference and a hackathon event as well. The Developer 30

Published on: April 8th, 2019 Brian Jackson

Who are the best tech employers in Canada? LinkedIn has the answers

LinkedIn has released its annual list of the top 25 companies in Canada that people are eager to work for, and seven tech-related companies have made this year's list. Among the top 25

Published on: April 3rd, 2019 Buckley Smith
Top Canada Tech Jobs

Foreign talent more interested in Canadian IT jobs, Indeed reports

Canadian tech jobs posted on hiring platform Indeed.ca are receiving more interest from abroad, according to an economist employed by the website. Foreign clicks on Canadian tech job postings rose to 15 per

Published on: April 2nd, 2019 Brian Jackson

McDonalds gets “Snappy” with its job applications

McDonald's wants to "snap" up as many applications as it can as it becomes the first business in Canada to accept job applications through the Snapchat app; a program that has already been

Published on: March 20th, 2019 Buckley Smith
Trailblazer - Salesforce user group survey

Want a raise? Get Salesforce.com certifications, survey shows

There is an extremely high demand for employees who can work with Salesforce and this has led to much higher than average salaries for these positions, says Geoffrey Flynn, practice area lead for

Published on: March 15th, 2019 Buckley Smith
Application for Employment

Is the gig economy right for you or your business?

The gig economy and its use throughout business is a constantly rising trend, and yet one that not everyone fully understands or sees the benefits of. A recent webinar produced by IT World

Published on: March 14th, 2019 Buckley Smith

3 lessons from Canada’s public service approach to creating a digital workforce

The Canadian federal government is attempting to implement a strategy to incorporate a more digitally-inclined workforce, and there are lessons to be learned for other organizations trying to do the same. A whitepaper

Published on: March 13th, 2019 Buckley Smith

Flexday aims to solve the commute by bringing the workplace closer to home

Serial entrepreneur and transportation problem solver Justin Raymond’s latest project Flexday looks to revolutionize the commute by keeping workers closer to home. The project, which turns restaurants into fully-outfitted co-working space during the

Published on: March 12th, 2019 StartUpToronto
ADP Workforce Now

ADP updates its Workforce Now HR tool with AI, greater mobility

Human resources software management company ADP Canada recently announced an update to its flagship tool for HR professionals, Workforce Now, bringing AI capabilities and a simplified system for managing employees in Canada and

Published on: March 5th, 2019 Derek Malcolm