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6 tips for starting a new remote job

It may not seem like it, but Canada’s economic recovery has (slowly) started. The Conference Board of Canada reported that 418,500 jobs were created in July, which means we’ve regained 1.66 million of the 3 million jobs lost between February and April. The...

Our Interview Process – Step by Step

Working with us is an experience! Many IT professionals have negative experiences from encounters with recruiters, who act as “head hunters” and care only about their own and the employers’ interests, without any real concern for people’s employment needs and...

What exactly data trust is?

Many smart-city solutions promise new levels of efficiency and sustainability. But one of the key issues around any smart-city project is data governance: who controls the vast quantity of so-called “digital exhaust” you’ll produce as you live your daily life? Whether it’s your...

Why You Still Need A Vacation During Coronavirus

We can all agree that this year has been unlike any other in recent memory. It’s no wonder so many of us are searching for ways to protect and prioritize our well-being, amidst all the stress, uncertainty, and unsettling headlines. Taking...

Canada & India discuss ways to strengthen collaboration in science and tech

India and Canada discussed ways to ramp up cooperation in science and technology by strengthening existing international connections, sharing best practices, and initiating new collaborations between governments and institutions, a statement said on Monday. The statement follows a conference organized...

How to make Toronto more livable

If there were any doubt that Canadian cities are grappling with serious quality-of-life challenges, the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic laid them bare. Coast-to-coast municipal lockdowns exposed and exacerbated our urban inequities, as neighbourhoods with overcrowded housing saw higher infection...

The Secrets of The Title

As a bunch of technical recruiters spending our days talking to IT professionals – both partnering to help add to their teams and assisting some with their next career move – we’ve noticed a trend. A trend of rebranding traditional...

Olga Fragis – If You Are Looking For Skilled IT Professionals, You’ve Come To The Right Place

When the pandemic hit, the Live Assets team took a stand and decided to work for free, offering assistance to companies and candidates who needed to connect! This offering ran from the end of March until the 15th of June,...

Here’s How Much You May Have to Pay in Taxes if You’re Collecting CERB

One of the challenges for people receiving Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments is knowing how much they’ll have to pay in taxes. Since CERB is taxable, it’s important you’re careful not to spend every dollar of it. Unless your...