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Career transitions become strategic opportunities and not uncertain shifts when individuals have visibility into the full scope of their skills. Yet recognizing how experience applies to future roles isn’t always straightforward. Many valuable strengths, especially those developed through personal projects or community involvement, are often not reflected in job titles and resumes. Traditional career tools miss these insights, as they rely on one-time assessments that don’t track growth or link skills to new roles. Anutio helps bridge the skills-to-opportunity gap with an AI-powered platform that identifies transferable skills, maps them to real-world roles, and continuously tracks growth. This empowers users to navigate change with clarity and confidence. It enables organizations to identify internal talent, support mobility into new roles, and strengthen retention by unlocking overlooked skill sets. For students, it delivers personalized insights and targeted upskilling recommendations. Career advisors also benefit from actionable data, enabling them to offer more tailored and effective guidance. “We aim to provide data and AI tools that support individuals at every stage of their career journey,” says Ehi Agbonlahor, founder. Despite earning two master’s degrees, Agbonlahor struggled to find career guidance that recognized the full scope of her skills. Generic advice and static assessments fell short. This experience inspired her to create a personalized, data-driven tool that tracks transferable skills over time to reveal new career opportunities tailored to each individual’s strengths. The first version of the tool helped her find a product management path without boot camp or retraining, revealing her risk management and capital markets skills that aligned with the role. After an initial release, over 500 people signed up within two weeks, prompting the development of a scalable version. By June 2024, the platform had a waitlist of about 5,000 users awaiting public access.
Every workplace has its stories, be it the accident that throws a wrench into schedules, the absence that leaves a team stretched thin, or the challenge of accommodating return-to-work plans. But what if managing those stories did not mean drowning in paperwork and endless emails? atworkCare saw the chaos and built a platform that flips the script, turning complex workplace management into a streamlined, intelligent process that helps employers do more with less. Built to redefine how organizations manage workplace challenges, atworkCare’s HR software solution is driving real technological change across industries. Its mission is to empower employers with a seamless, integrated platform that simplifies the management of health and safety, disability, absence, and labor relations, all in one place. From healthcare to education, atworkCare supports organizations of all sizes with tools designed to simplify, accelerate, and enhance complex processes. “Our platform is smart and intuitive and helps organizations create safer and more efficient workplaces by minimizing manual tasks and delivering actionable insights,” says Sheikh Azaad, chief innovation officer of atworkCare. The solution is anything but typical. While customer success stories highlight its potential, many Canadian businesses are still discovering its true value. The idea of a solution with built-in intelligence that actively supports organizations is new to much of the market, and atworkCare’s platform stands out as truly novel in the Canadian space. This innovation emerged from over two decades of industry experience. Its roots trace back to consulting for employers on disability and injury management. However, witnessing firsthand the inefficiencies and risks associated with traditional approaches, atworkCare set out to develop a more effective, integrated solution—one tailored to the unique demands of the Canadian market. Breaking The Mold Of Workplace Management Unlike conventional software that silos information, atworkCare offers an intelligent alternative where modules—like health and safety or grievance management—work seamlessly together. Centralized data flows across areas such as disability management and workplace accommodation, eliminating redundancies and giving employers a clearer, actionable picture.
Darlene Dsouza, Vice President Talent, Compass Group
Jayleen Stefaniuk, Senior Director, Training & Organizational Development, North Region, FirstServic
Tracy Hucul, CDMP, Ability Management and Wellness Manager, Calgary Co-op
Brit Cabral, Human Resources Director, JYSK Canada
Dianne Stefanko, Director, Employee Relations & Safety, The North West Company
Gearing Up for the Workplaces and Workforce of the Future
Work, as we know it, is undergoing a profound transformation. Nowhere is this more evident than in Canada, where organizations are balancing global competition with a diverse and hybrid workforce. The integration of AI powered career development platforms, workplace management systems and employee management solutions is driving a new era of work. Leading career development platforms in Canada are using artificial intelligence to personalize employee growth pathways. They’re offering tailored learning modules, mentorship matches and real-time skills assessments, helping workers adapt to a dynamic labor market while enabling organizations to gauge skills better. Meanwhile, workplace management software is redefining how companies operate across hybrid and multi-site models. From Toronto’s downtown to Vancouver’s tech hubs, they are optimizing office utilization through flexible desk booking systems. On a global scale, these systems are creating more resilient workplaces that blend physical and digital operations. Supporting this ecosystem are employee management platforms. In Canada, these are streamlining payroll and performance tracking and offering insights into employee engagement amid complex labor regulations and bilingual (English/French) workforce communication. Globally, they are helping organizations of all sizes foster inclusive cultures. This edition of HR Tech Outlook Canada presents expert opinions on the latest developments shaping workplace and workforce management and career development programs. It features insights from Dianne Stefanko, director, employee relations and safety at The North West Company. She highlights the necessity of HR teams adopting AI tools to build positive workplace cultures. Matt Becker, senior director, human resources at Red River Co-op, explains how organizations can draw inspiration from the parent child bond to enhance employer-employee relationships, focusing on the intangible elements of workplace culture that impact workforce retention and engagement. We hope this edition gives you in-depth insights into how AI-powered career development, workplace management and employee management are nurturing a global model of work rooted in innovation and people-first values.
