Leadership Development Program – Winter 2024
LDP Overview TAP and Kwela are partnering again to offer a Leadership Development Program (LDP) for TAP members and leaders within TAP organizations! The LDP includes the following components: **To maximize participation, the program will be delivered virtually via Zoom. Program Purpose and Target Audience PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND SCHEDULE: The LDP is delivered over five […]
Celebrating Our Awesome Volunteers and Sponsors: A Year in Review
A Big Thank You to Our Community What a remarkable year it has been for TAP Network! In 2024, we reached an exciting milestone of over 1,000 members from more than 200 organizations across Canada. This growth wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing individuals who step up to lead and give back to our […]
Canadian Tech Makes Uneven Progress on Diversity, TAP Network Reports
While report shows improvements in gender representation, diversity underrepresentation and pay equity gaps persist. Tech and People Network (TAP Network) today released its 2024 Diversity in Tech Dashboard, marking the organization’s fifth annual report on diversity in Canada’s tech sector. The findings reveal mixed progress: while representation by women has increased, the persistent challenges in […]
Tech Talent North Toronto – 2024 Highlights
Connecting to Learning and Innovation We kicked off our 3rd annual Tech Talent North conference in Toronto this week with our fantastic conference chair, Michelle Brooks, Chief People and Culture Officer at Security Compass. Michelle introduced the unique focus of the day, “Tech Talent North is intentionally niche – HR + Tech + Canadian. It’s the only conference […]
A Snapshot of Tech Sector Compensation Changes in 2024
The tech sector employment market in Canada has faced a challenging landscape in 2024, marked by ongoing layoffs which have prompted companies to adopt more targeted approaches to workforce and talent management. This was reflected in a lower voluntary turnover rate, which dropped to a median of 9% in the past year. Despite the layoffs, the demand for critical […]
Amidst a Cooling Tech Sector Compensation Market, Roles in Clean Tech and Hardware See Largest Gains, According to TAP Network
Salary growth and voluntary turnover have slowed in Canada’s tech sector according to TAP Network’s 2024 Tech Sector Salary and Total Rewards Survey. In a rapidly evolving industry, the 2024 Tech Sector Salary and Total Rewards Survey, conducted by TAP Network and produced by Mercer, showed a cooling compensation market with median salary increases of […]
TAP Network Membership Milestone
TAP Network Reaches 1,000 Members! We are thrilled to announce a monumental milestone in TAP Network’s 32-year journey. For the first time, we have surpassed the 1,000-member mark! TAP Network’s trajectory reflects the spirit of collaboration, leadership, and community that has been the cornerstone of our growth since its humble beginnings. Thirty two years ago, […]
Salary and Total Rewards Trends in Canada’s Tech Sector
The Canadian tech sector is an expanding, volatile, and rapidly evolving landscape. Understanding the current conditions and salary trends within the industry is crucial to navigate the changes for both employers and employees. Our comprehensive Tech Sector Salary and Total Rewards Survey has provided an in-depth view of compensation packages across a wide range of […]
Tech Talent North 2024 – Western Edition
You had us at hello… From inspiring keynote speeches to tactical breakout sessions, our recent People and Culture conference was a fantastic opportunity to connect as we embraced a growth mindset together and reconnected as a community. From the early risers’ breakfast session on employee benefits to the Wine’d Up networking event at the end […]
Beyond Access: How Bench Accounting is Cultivating an Inclusive Future
By Sandy Manj, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Bench Accounting Stacey Park Milbern, a leading voice in disability justice, once put it simply: “Access is just the starting line, not the finish line. It’s not enough to just open the doors and think we’ve solved everything.” Her words echo loudly, reminding us that creating a truly inclusive […]
