Myplanet’s Director, Software Development on the skills he looks for in a new hire — and what candidates should look for in a new employer. — Developers are always in high demand, but finding the right candidate for the right job is a complicated business. Employers need to assess hard skills, but there are more intangible factors to consider as well. Will this person thrive in our environment? Will they be able to adapt well to…

Automation and AI are big topics of discussion as we move out of the pandemic and back to offices. What does it mean for the future of working? — The idea that autonomous systems will replace livelihoods has become an almost inescapable part of the discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Since at least the 1970s, people have worried that technology will replace humans, leaving untold numbers without livelihoods.

A look at Myplanet’s Professional Development program and internal Design Mentorship opportunities. — Our industry is fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and constantly growing, which means highly skilled individuals are highly sought after. That said, one of the biggest challenges facing our industry is ensuring that the people who work in it have the time and space to develop as professionals. Skills development and personal…

The role of a designer can be as varied and complex as the project they’re working on. Especially in professional services settings, like Myplanet, the day-to-day role can be hard to pin down. …

After a year of working out of office, does sharing a physical space even matter anymore? — It’s been more than one full year since businesses worldwide shut their doors and sent their staff home to work from their kitchen tables. While there are hopeful signs on the horizon for returning to some form of business as it was, it’s clear by now we’re facing a permanently…

Earlier this year, we were recognized by Clutch, an independent B2B review platform as one of Toronto’s leading web developers for 2021. “Being recognized by Clutch is especially meaningful for us, because it’s a direct reflection of the positive work we’ve done for our clients and customers. We’re extremely proud…

A look at the changing dynamics of purchasing in person and how to take advantage of a digital-physical hybrid approach. — Changing Retail Landscape The first half of 2020 brought significant changes to shopping patterns and habits. Overnight, Covid-19 shifted the way consumers purchase goods, and though many retailers have reported significant increases in fully online or digitally-supported transactions, the increase in eCommerce revenue has not replaced lost brick-and-mortar revenue for most. …

To aid in the response to Covid-19, we’re backing fundraising, research, and development that supports open-source digital contact tracing. — By now you’ve heard about Digital Contact Tracing and the need for a widespread initiative in North America. We can’t safely resume normal operations or reopen our cities or move about with relative freedom without it. Based on the experience of countries which have most successfully contained the outbreak, it’s…

A primer on what Digital Contact Tracing is and why it could be the key to getting North America back to business as usual. — If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve probably heard about contact tracing. It has emerged as a beacon of hope for those eagerly awaiting the “return to normal” that seems perpetually out of reach these days and with Google and Apple announcing a joint initiative around contact tracing…