The Rise of the WeWorking Class
The relentless sociability inspired by WeWork was always one of the founders’ aims, even as the composition of its membership has changed. When the company first opened in 2010, its...
Hipster job searches are on the rise
“Hipster jobs” is not yet an official occupational category at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but that doesn’t mean the grouping does not exist. Hipsters, in their current Brooklyn-born, globally adopted iteration,...
Competitive advantage with a human dimension: From lifelong learning to lifelong employability
It’s not enough to think or talk about “retraining” and “reskilling.” Instead, employers, employees, educational institutions, and public-sector leaders need to start talking about “lifelong employability”: helping people continually and...
Work and careers in the longevity economy
Over the years in career conversations, I have encouraged my clients to think big picture and explore options based on how global narratives are reframing the future of work. For...
Who do Canadians trust most? Their employers, apparently
Canadians are fearful that a lack of training, growing automation, globalization or international conflict will rob them of their jobs. And yet, the results of the 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer indicate job-security concerns...
3 reports that caught our eye the week of Feb. 17, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three that we found interesting this week: Young people not in employment, education...
Research: Automation Affects High-Skill Workers More Often, but Low-Skill Workers More Deeply
Contrary to conventional wisdom, highly-educated and highly-paid workers are more likely to leave as a result of automation, although they also seem to find new jobs faster. In other words,...
Lots of work but fewer want it as participation rate shrinks: Don Pittis
Friday's job's numbers for the month of January will provide the latest update. But data from Statistics Canada already shows that the gradual exit of those boomers from the labour force over...
Workforce development, future of work and more: 5 recent literature searches you should check out
It can be hard to keep up with the latest writing and research on the many topics related to career development. Whether your interests are in youth career development, future...
Will global unrest slow the economy?
Trade uncertainties around the globe may slow the Canadian economy in 2019, and human resources professionals will need to be prepared, according to experts. Scuffles between major world powers are...