Research & Trends

As Japan's population dwindles, its companies are being forced to change how they attract job seekers from an ever-shrinking labour pool. Nationwide, there are 1.62 jobs available for every jobseeker,...

Canada’s hoteliers recently received a boost from Ottawa to help them integrate more newcomers into the industry. Unveiled in June, the three-year “Employing Newcomers in Canadian Hotels” pilot program will see...

Despite the inevitability of change, we still do precious little to equip people to thrive on change. There are skills we can teach people, from early school age onward that...

Whether flipping burgers or minding toddlers at a wading pool, seasonal temporary gigs are a great way for teens to earn a little money. But researchers at the University of...

Nearly four in 10 older entrepreneurs face gaps in the support they need to launch or develop their businesses, according to a new CERIC-funded study on The Status of Senior Entrepreneurship...

Digital technologies are transforming the way we live and work. The potential of our emerging digital economy presents a lot of opportunities as well as challenges. CERIC’s latest literature search Digital...

If your college graduation speaker told you to “follow your passion,” you may want to ignore them. According to a paper in Psychological Science, that advice may actually make people less successful, since...

The transformation to a gig economy is well underway with an increasing number of short-term positions and self-employed individuals. Are we prepared for a future of freelance work? CERIC’s latest...

Career development is important for newcomers and refugees in integrating into a new society and achieving economic well-being. However, making a successful transition is a challenging process. CERIC new literature...

Career assessment helps individuals identify their abilities and interests as part of the career exploration and planning process. They are also important tools for organizations in selection, development and management...