According to a report by the Semiconductor Industry Association, the global semiconductor market reached a record high of $464 billion in 2020, and is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. [X] This growth has been fueled by the increasing demand for semiconductor-enabled technologies, such as smartphones, laptops, and data centers. However, this surge in demand has also led to a shortage of skilled workers in the industry. Boston Consulting Group predicts that the semiconductor industry will face a shortfall of 10,000 to 30,000 engineers in the coming years. [X] In response to these challenges, the US government has recently allocated $52 billion in funding for the semiconductor industry to address the talent shortage and maintain its competitiveness in the global market. [X] In this blog, Victoria Tchachnikova, TPD’s Semiconductor Industry Workforce Specialist will explore strategies for semiconductor companies to keep up with hiring demands and attract the best talent in this rapidly growing industry.

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It’s mining conference season, with the VRIC, AME Roundup, PDAC Conference, and CIM Convention + Expo, around the corner! Mining conferences can be a fantastic way to discover new talent within your industry while connecting with other mining professionals face-to-face.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a strategic priority for leaders in the mining industry, and there is no disputing the business case for it. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that by 2029, more than half the current US mining workforce will be retired (approximately 221,000 workers) creating a significant skill and knowledge gap. Let’s look at gender diversity alone, women make up only 16% of the industry workforce, and if this imbalance continues it significantly reduces the talent pool likely to replace those retirees. Company values are increasingly important to potential employees, post COVID-19, 59% of employees are either changing or looking to change jobs to work with a company whose values align with their own. There is a clear need to incorporate diversity and inclusion measures throughout all aspects of business, and with mining conference season around the corner now is a great time to start the conversation. Visit TPD at PDAC and VRIC to discuss how you can build a more diverse and inclusive workforce. 

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The holiday season is upon us and before we know it, it will be 2023! The New Year brings with it a host of federal holidays in the U.S. and companies should anticipate vacation requests from employees looking to mark their holidays. Here’s an overview of all the federal holidays and observances in 2023.

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The holiday season is upon us and before we know it, it will be 2023. The New Year brings with it a host of statutory holidays in Canada and organizations should anticipate vacation requests from employees looking to mark their holidays. Here’s a list of all the statutory holidays celebrated in Canada in 2023 along with the provinces and territories they’re celebrated in.

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There are a lot of ways to describe the current job market. You may have heard the term “war on talent” or “job seeker’s market,” but that doesn’t paint the entire picture. Many job seekers spend months searching for their next position without gaining traction. Why? Here are seven possible reasons you’re not getting hired and a few ways you can fix them.

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Children are back in school all around the country. While for many parents, going back to school brings welcomed structure and childcare relief, the school year doesn’t come without its new challenges and obligations. Parents must juggle drop-off and pick-up times and manage after-school activities, award ceremonies, parent/teacher conferences, homework, volunteer commitments, and more. It’s not easy to transition between summer and back to school. How can your leaders support working parents?

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You’ve heard the question, maybe even pondered it yourself: Do you live to work or work to live?

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If you’re an executive, you rely on your administrative assistant to keep you on course. After all, they’re the secret behind every successful office.

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It’s early Monday morning and you’ve received the infamous meeting invite, noting “We need to talk.” You learn that you’re about to lose one of your best employees in two weeks. How quickly are you able to fill their open role?

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