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5 reports that caught our attention the week of Apr. 19, 2026

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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.

AI and Early Careers: student, graduate and employer perspectives (Luminate)

Curiosity and anxiety are respondents’ most common reactions to AI when thinking about their early careers and many are at least considering changing their plans because of it, according to the research. Meanwhile most employers say entry-level hiring will remain stable over the next three years – with no major AI-led automation expected in that period.

Canada Healthcare Workforce Retention & Migration (Signal49 Research)

Canada’s healthcare system depends on a stable and well-distributed workforce, but retention and migration trends reveal growing challenges. This interactive dashboard visualizes where healthcare professionals working in various roles are staying, moving within provinces, relocating to other provinces or leaving the country and workforce entirely

Guiding AI Adoption Among Small Businesses (Signal49 Research)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those outside technology sectors, are considering adopting AI but may be unsure how to begin. SMEs pursuing this path can benefit from clear, practical insights into where AI can create operational value, how it connects to their sector, and the internal capabilities required to adopt it effectively.

A Scorecard for Immigrant Skill Utilization (Signal49 Research)

Signal49 Reasearch measured how well Canadian municipalities leverage the skills of immigrants, benchmarking their performance against Canadian-born citizens. Overeducation and involuntary part-time work are the biggest skill utilization challenges for both groups, but immigrants fare significantly worse.

The Business Case for Community Benefits Agreements in Publicly Funded Infrastructure Projects (Diversity Institute)

When effectively designed and implemented, CBAs can deliver a range of benefits such as employment and training pathways for equity-deserving groups, local procurement opportunities for diverse suppliers, and public realm improvements, among others. Recommendations for the successful implementation of CBAs are based on insights drawn from the major components of the study.

 

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Rachel So is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She brings a strong communications background, with more than seven years of experience in community-centred non-profits and a focus on building connection through clear, accessible storytelling. Rachel holds a BSc with a specialization in environment and health from the University of Toronto.
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Rachel So Administrator
Rachel So is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She brings a strong communications background, with more than seven years of experience in community-centred non-profits and a focus on building connection through clear, accessible storytelling. Rachel holds a BSc with a specialization in environment and health from the University of Toronto.
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