Boss Talk: What questions should you be asking before taking a management position?
Toronto, Ontario — Your email alert dings—they got back to you and want to sit down for an interview. You start thinking of all the questions they could ask you, but have you really considered what questions you ought to be asking when thinking about entering the world of body shop management? For some, running […]
Home-grown Microchips: Federal government invests $240 into semiconductor industry
Ottawa, Ontario — In the effort of getting ahead of future supply chain disruptions, the federal government has announced a $240 million investment into the nation’s semiconductor industry. Minister of innovation, science and industry François–Philippe Champagne said on Monday that $150 million in funding is headed for the Semiconductor Challenge Callout fund to develop and […]
Season of the Steal: Auto thefts in Toronto up more than 50 percent compared to start of 2021
Toronto, Ontario — According to newly released data from the Toronto Police Service, auto thefts are up more than 50 percent in the first two months of this year compared to the same period in 2021. Around this time in 2021, 810 auto thefts had been reported in Toronto; this year, the city has already […]
Back in Business: Canadian manufacturers experiencing growth as health measures lift
Toronto, Ontario — As the omicron wave of COVID-19 begins to subside and public health measures are lifted across many provinces and regions, some new industry data is showing that production for manufacturing is trending upward. Reaching its highest level since November of last year, the IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose […]
Cognizant Claims: CCC sees 19 percent revenue growth, driven by AI deployment
Chicago, Illinois — CCC Intelligent Solutions announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results on Tuesday, sharing the tech provider saw 19 percent adjusted revenue growth in 2021, a feat it says was driven by the increased deploying of artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance claims. The company said it processed nine million unique claims […]