Throughout my career in HR, I’ve had the unique opportunity to observe how individuals handle changes in the workplace firsthand. In my current role overseeing Human Resources at PressReader, a group of technology companies providing digital publishing solutions and services, I’ve seen just how much the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women in tech this last year. A […]
Thought Leaders
Our Thought Leadership series highlights the province's notable domain experts and is meant to offer guidance and insight to our readers. Interested in sharing your knowledge? Reach out to rob@techcouver.com with your pitch.
Securing the Vaccine Passport
For over a year and a half now, Canadians have adjusted to a different way of life characterized by social distancing guidelines, virtual work, mask mandates, and, most recently, vaccination requirements. Since vaccine administration began last December, Canada has risen to become a nation with one of the leading Covid-19 vaccination rates in the world, […]
Connecting The Dots: August 2021
Each month, Kathleen Reid (Founder + Managing Director at Switchboard Public Relations) connects the dots between the trends, headlines and narratives that are informing the BC tech sector. With record-breaking heat waves and wildfires in the province, and the calling of a federal election on September 20, it comes as no surprise that BC’s recent […]
Leading the Upcycled Movement with Sustainable Nutrition
The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms that human behaviour, and particularly greenhouse gas emissions, are the main driver of climate change. As the world looks for solutions around waste mitigation and reducing carbon emissions, we have come up with game changing technology that will create significant impact. We have developed […]
It’s Time to Embrace the Modernized Car-Buying Experience
After years of industries like food, healthcare and home decor successfully transitioning to an e-commerce model, it was without question that cars were next. If we can order a rideshare, pizza or prescription at the tap of a button, why can’t we buy a car from a trusted and reliable platform in the same way? […]
Looking To Scale? Three Considerations If Seeking Private Equity Investment
The British Columbia technology sector has grown to become a significant driver of economic growth in Canada. The path to its success has required significant investment, and increasingly private equity firms are deploying capital to promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in recognition of the compelling investment opportunities. According to the Canadian Venture Capital & […]
Reimagining The Workplace: Best Practices From A Remote-First Leader
Employee priorities have shifted over the past eighteen months. According to a recent survey, almost 40% of workers have indicated that they would rather quit than return to the office full time. The mass shift to remote work has shown employees that they don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle, and this new stat […]
Pivvot Transforms How Canadian Companies Use the Office
Creating a thriving culture should be your only focus right now as a business owner. Since the COVID19 pandemic hit, there has been a clear shift in the way we look at the physical office. The shift in how employees view the office after working remotely for so long is now more clear than ever. […]
If The Government Is Going To Play The Role Of Investor, It Needs To Act Like One
If you’ve ever perused a government news release or seen a political funding announcement, you probably heard a politician talk about investing. Whether it’s roads or schools, elder care or environmental protection, politicians almost never talk about government spending anymore — instead, it’s government investments. The money is all invested in approximately the same way that […]
How Technology Can Save Vancouver’s Hospitality Industry
Technology has emerged as a newly pivotal force in hospitality, but can it help save the industry from a massive labour crisis? As the province has entered the next phase of its reopening plan, the hospitality industry is now grappling with its next major setback: a significant labour shortage, with over 40,000 B.C. hospitality staff […]