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CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week.
Built for Impact, Ready for Market: Canadian Social Enterprise Sector Survey Report (Buy Social Canada)
This report represents the first national survey data on Canada’s social enterprise sector in a decade, capturing insights from over 400 social enterprises. It highlights that the sector generated over $6.5 billion in revenue in 2025 and employs more than 18,000 people, including over 5,600 individuals facing barriers to employment. The findings identify access to markets, financing and capacity building as primary constraints.
Digital Skills for Older Adults (Diversity Institute – Toronto Metropolitan University)
This report addresses the growing digital skills gap in Canada that excludes older adults from digital society. It outlines significant barriers to digital literacy, such as limited basic technical skills, affordability issues, online safety concerns and a lack of tailored training programs. The authors offer evidence-based recommendations, advocating for a nationally led digital inclusion strategy and relationship-based training models.
From Chalkboards to Chatbots? The AI Exposure of Occupations in K-12 Education (The Dais)
This policy brief examines how generative artificial intelligence tools affect education workers across six major occupations in primary and secondary schools. Using a task-based methodology, the analysis reveals that while educators are highly likely to encounter AI tools daily, their core job tasks are more likely to be assisted rather than automated. The report emphasizes that roles requiring planning, judgment and soft skills remain secure from replacement.
Ghosting Consequences: 48% of Candidates Won’t Apply Again After Employer Ghosting (LiveCareer)
Drawing from a survey of over 1,000 workers, this report investigates the long-term impact of employer ghosting on candidate trust and retention. The data shows that 45 per cent of jobseekers have been left in the dark during the recruitment process, leading to severe reputational damage. Notably, 48 per cent of respondents state they would never apply to the offending company again.
