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Talking Tech: Talking Talent, Culture & Communication in Nova Scotia

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Let’s talk about the talent climate, hiring, dealing with a labor gap, quiet quitting, and the great resignation as it relates to our province. Join Digital Nova Scotia, as we discuss the climate of our workforce in the province; specifically hiring and layoffs, the perception it may have on the demand for tech talent, and the value proposition of being employed in tech in Nova Scotia. Meet Our Panelists: Nick Miesener, Partner at Venor Nick brings almost a decade of recruitment and human resources experience to the table having worked with venture capital-backed start-ups through to Fortune 100 companies to solve their unique talent challenges. Nick truly believes in the importance of finding and recognizing high-character, high-talent individuals, and putting them in a position to succeed. From blockchain technology through to ocean sensors, Nick has developed a reputation for partnering with businesses and top talent to understand their needs and find the best possible match. Nick holds a BA from Saint Mary’s University and an Advanced Diploma in HR from NSCC. He is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) candidate, having successfully passed the National Knowledge Exam.     Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin, Professor and Dean in the Faculty of […]

Startup Crawl Halifax

Deloitte Halifax 1741 Lower Water Street, Halifax

Join the adventure! Crawl with them as they see the coolest startups across the city while meeting new friends and building back our community connections. Each startup has a special surprise for visitors which we'll keep under wraps until the big day. This Startup Crawl is all about getting back together in a fun and social way, while experiencing what startups look like in Halifax. How does it work? A Startup Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. It brings our startup ecosystem together for a journey to different businesses over the night, full of networking opportunities, catchup sessions, interactive experiences, with lots of fun surprises along the way. They welcome all who are curious about the startup ecosystem and are open to exciting experiences. Doors open at Deloitte (1741 Lower Water St.) at 5:30PM for our crawlers to grab their maps, schedules, t-shirts, and important information before the crawl starts. The crawl begins at 6:00PM with participants starting to fan out across the city. After stopping at threesixfive, Podstarter, and Milk Moovement, everyone will meet up again at Rafflebox to round out their time together. Crawlers are divided up into six groups, so you'll always be meeting new people […]