CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week.
Navigating the Transition From School to Work: The Impact of Career Development Activities and Services on Graduate Labour Market Outcomes (HEQCO)
Among the findings: Experiential learning, such as co-op and work-integrated learning opportunities, provided the necessary experience in graduates’ chosen sector to help them promote themselves to potential employers and secure a job in their field after graduation. Practical and sector-specific resources, including workshops on resume writing, technical skills and job interview skills, were the career services that were most helpful.
Sustainable jobs for economic growth (Future Skills Centre)
Green-related skills and knowledge are growing in significance and are becoming widespread across many sectors and occupations, requiring more workers to upskill by building upon their existing competencies. Non-technical skills, like problem solving and communication, will continue to be important as a complement to these green-related skills and are key to ensuring individuals can take advantage of new opportunities in the transition to a net-zero economy.
2024 Work Relationship Index (HP)
The 2024 Work Relationship Index uncovered that work is still not really working. While businesses have been rethinking work, this year’s study reveals that to improve the world’s relationship with work, our attention should be on the worker – a worker that wants to be treated as an individual, rather than simply as part of a collective workforce. Leaders and workers are placing ever-increasing emphasis on choice, customization and autonomy.
