Persons with Disabilities
Research
Building workplaces where neurodivergent workers thrive
This report explores strategies and best practices for reducing the economic and social costs associated with the low workplace engagement, employment, and productivity of neurodivergent employees in Canada.
In the Media
Ontario's labour shortage continues to worsen as retail sector braces for busy holiday season
Several industries calling for help with nearly 400,000 jobs unfilled in the province
Research
Experiences of Discrimination at Work
Discrimination in the workplace has been a prevalent issue in Canada, and the problem seems to have been intensifying in the years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the Media
Canada needs a net-zero workforce to reach a net-zero future
Pedro Barata, Wendy Cukier & John McNally, Canada’s National Observer — Jun 21, 2022
In the Media
There is a skills gap and the future of work will require stronger soft skills, study shows
Radhika Panjwani, The Globe and Mail — Jun 12, 2022
Research
Career able: job transitions for Canadians with disabilities
Everyone needs career options, including people with disabilities. The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of the Future Skills Centre, is leading a study to support the job transitions of people with disabilities. The study aims to promote labour market retention and career mobility for this equity-deserving group.
Blog
Fostering innovation in cybersecurity through diversity and inclusion
The demand for cybersecurity talent right now is growing exponentially. Globally, an estimated 1.2 million cybersecurity jobs are currently available, and many of the roles...
Research
Making up time: The impact of the pandemic on young adults in Canada
This report explores the experiences during the pandemic of younger adults, defined as those between the ages of 18 and 34. It documents, not only the extent to which Canadian youth as a whole have been especially hard hit economically by the pandemic, but also how specific groups of youth – notably Indigenous youth, Black youth, youth with a disability, youth without a post-secondary education, and recent post-secondary graduates – have each encountered particular challenges.