Representation of Women and Indigenous Peoples Increasing in Canada’s Tech Sector
TAP Network’s newly released Diversity in Tech Dashboard shows encouraging trends. Read the press release here: Vancouver, BC, November 30, 2022 (BUSINESS WIRE)
How To Use Coaching Conversations to Boost Employee Engagement
by Lisa Martin Recent workforce research has revealed that just 21% of employees feel engaged at work, while on the management side a staggering 69% of managers are not comfortable communicating with their own employees. Disengagement is costing organizations the equivalent of 18% of an employee’s annual salary in lost productivity a year—the impact of leadership styles on employee retention and […]
3 Ways Corporate Leadership Coaching Increases Productivity at Work
Do you want to boost your team’s productivity by over 30%? While it sounds too good to be true, corporate leadership coaching has been proven to increase productivity across the board—while positively impacting employee retention and engagement too. But not all leadership coaching training programs are created equal. The secret is found in equipping your people leaders […]
5 Ways to Support Your Hybrid Team’s Mental Health
by HEAL Wellness For a large portion of tech workers, it looks like hybrid work is here to stay, at least for the time being. While this is viewed as positive for the majority of Canadian workers, hybrid work poses its own set of challenges. It can be more difficult to check in on employees and […]
TAP Network’s Annual Tech Salary Survey Reveals Substantial Shift Towards Globally Competitive Salaries
Our recently released 2022 Tech Salary Survey shows Canadian tech sector salaries increased significantly with sector growth and saw voluntary turnover almost double, as tech companies compete for talent. Read the full press release here: Vancouver, BC, September 20, 2022 (BUSINESS WIRE) Sector growth saw doubling of voluntary turnover and significant salary increases in 2022 TAP Network’s […]
Tech Industry Benefits Trends
As companies navigate the biggest workplace disruption in generations and the great resignation, we’re seeing a shift in tech company benefit offerings to strengthen the workforce. The 2022 TAP Network Benefits Survey showcases top priorities and future trends for employee benefits plans in tech. What’s New and Noteworthy? In the past two years benefits plans have expanded […]
TAP Network Celebrates 30 Years of Impact in Canada’s Tech Sector
As a catalyst for collaboration and inclusivity in Canada’s tech sector, TAP Network has influenced policy makers, mentored peers, generated critical industry compensation data and built a platform of diversity, equity and inclusion resources. Read the press release here: Vancouver, BC, June 15, 2022 (BUSINESS WIRE) For 30 years, TAP Network, a catalyst for collaboration and inclusivity […]
Let’s Celebrate Our 30th Birthday!
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Over the past 30 years Tech and People Network (TAP Network) has created a place for a vibrant and diverse community of People and Culture professionals to connect, share knowledge, and inspire innovation. Together we are committed to driving the growth and success of Canada’s tech sector and […]
Coach-Like Leadership: How you and your company can benefit.
– Guest post by Lisa Martin, PCC, Founder, Coach-Like Leader An organization’s ability to reach and surpass its goals is shaped by one thing: its leaders. While that may sound like a dramatic statement, the most brilliant strategy or well-designed product in the world is useless without an engaged, informed, and dedicated team to transform […]
DE&I Tech Pilot Project Closes, Leaving a Legacy of Foundational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources for Employers
AP Network’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Tech Project has wrapped up the 3 year pilot, having engaged more than 600 business leaders, delivered training programs to more than 180 tech sector leaders, and saw the completion of six highly successful projects established to support the attraction, retention and advancement of equity-deserving populations in Canada’s technology sector. The […]
