4 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 10, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: Labour Force Survey, October 2019...
Reflecting on the past, preparing for the future: CERIC’s Survey of Career Professionals
As work changes, what are the biggest concerns students and jobseekers have about their careers? How can career professionals ensure they are adequately prepared to help people navigate new challenges...
What climate change will mean for jobs in food and agriculture in Canada
The effects of climate change on food and agricultural jobs should be considered within the context of the already deteriorating labour market. Canadian rural communities are on the decline, and...
The Top 10 Workplace Trends For 2020
From the return of the liberal arts major to hiring of retirees to fill the skills gap, these are some of the workplace trends to watch out for over the...
As Jobs Are Automated, Will Men and Women Be Affected Equally?
While an AI tool may not be designed to replace the tasks of women or men in particular, many occupations are so skewed in their current distribution that waves of...
4 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 3, 2019
Each week, CERIC is on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are four reports that we found interesting this week: A Profile of Youth Not...
The complex reality of retraining oil and gas workers
Renewables and clean tech aren't yet growing at a pace to absorb the hundreds of jobs the oil patch sheds monthly. And then there's the question of skill sets....
New evidence post-secondary access programs improve the lives of disadvantaged youth
Two reports by researchers at the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) released today present evidence on how well high-school graduates from lower-income families in Canada have fared in their...
How Early-Career Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success
According to a recent paper published in the journal Nature Communications, early-career setbacks can, somewhat counterintuitively, result in a stronger career in the long term — stronger even than that of...
Your Uber Driver Is ‘Retired’? You Shouldn’t Be Surprised
Gig work is providing work for a growing number of people in their 50s, 60s and beyond. When older workers who have been pushed out of the traditional workforce are...