The Top Five Things I’ve Learned in My First 30 Days as CEO of TAP Network

Thirty days in, what has struck me most is how openly this community connects, shares, and gives feedback. I’ve already had the honour of spending one-on-one time with more than a dozen members, and counting. They have been generous enough to share their ideas, along with candid feedback on what is working and where we […]
Five Employee Benefits Trends Shaping Canada’s Tech Sector in 2026

Drawing on responses from 139 Canadian technology companies, TAP Network’s 2026 Benefits Benchmarking Report provides one of the most comprehensive views of employee benefits practices across Canada’s tech sector. Five trends shaping benefits in Canadian tech This year’s benchmarking report identified five major themes influencing benefits strategy. 1. Rising costs are driving smarter benefits strategies Yet […]
Learning and Leadership Development Peer Learning Group (PLG)

The next session in this PLG series will focus on Human-Centered AI in Learning & Development. What does learning and development look like as AI continues to change how we learn, grow, and work? In this collaborative session, we’ll explore how our organizations are using AI—including real-life use cases and short demos—to support more personalized learning, coaching, […]
eLTV: A New People + Business Performance Metric

by Daneal Charney For years, companies have said that “people are our greatest asset.” But most organizations still measure talent primarily as a cost. A new Canadian benchmark study of 84 technology companies introduces a different way to think about workforce performance: Employee Lifetime Value, or eLTV. eLTV is a more rigorous way to connect people […]
Announcing TAP Network’s New CEO, Sachi Kittur

Following our recent announcement regarding Stephanie Hollingshead’s upcoming retirement, we are excited to share the next chapter of TAP Network’s leadership. After eight years of dedicated service, Stephanie will step down at the end of June. She has been instrumental in shaping TAP Network into one of Canada’s most trusted communities for HR and People […]
TAP Network’s 2026 Benefits Benchmarking Report

The Canadian tech industry is navigating real tension right now: cost pressure is at its highest in recent memory, yet benefits programs are getting more generous. The 2026 TAP Network Benefits Benchmarking Report, prepared by HUB International, provides a clear picture of where Canada’s tech sector benefits programs stand in 2026 and where they are headed. In its […]
The Financial Playbook for the Modern CHRO: What 84 Canadian Tech Companies Reveal About Employee Lifetime Value – Webinar Slide Deck

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The Financial Playbook for the Modern CHRO: What 84 Canadian Tech Companies Reveal About Employee Lifetime Value – Webinar Recording

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New Canadian Study Introduces Employee Lifetime Value (eLTV) as a Financial Framework for Measuring Workforce Performance

National study of 84 Canadian tech companies reveals how top organizations drive stronger returns from talent The 2026 Canadian Talent Benchmarking Study, based on data from 84 Canadian tech companies, introduces Employee Lifetime Value (eLTV), a financial metric that calculates the net value an employee generates over their tenure, bringing the same rigor to talent decisions […]