Across Canada
Research
Skills and productivity: Which skills shortages are impacting Canadian productivity?
Canada has a productivity problem. Labour productivity growth—the amount of output produced per hour worked—has stalled. The Canadian economy’s labour productivity at the end of 2023 was around the same as it was in 2017. This is the second time that Canada’s productivity growth has been notably weaker than the United States’ in
recent decades, with the first occurring between 2003 and 2012.
Research
The skills to work together: Strengthening interprofessional collaboration in diabetic foot care
Which skills do healthcare professionals in Canada need to bring to interprofessional foot care teams? What are the three types of necessary skill sets for interprofessional collaboration described in this briefing?
Research
The next frontier in Canada’s agri-food sector: Technology-driven labour and skills transitions
This report provides an overview of the technological trends and occupational employment changes in Canada’s agri-food sector.
Project
Luminary: Advancing Indigenous innovation for economic transformation, employment and well-being
Indigenous Works, a national Indigenous not-for-profit organization, developed the Luminary Research and Innovation Project to enhance innovation in Indigenous business environments, with the knowledge that more Indigenous-led research is needed to catalyze innovation and community well-being.
Research
The heart of the matter: Understanding hiring demand for social and emotional skills
This briefing looks at the hiring demand for social and emotional skills across the country for different industries and occupation levels.
Research
Social and emotional skills in the workplace: Insights from Canadian employers
This briefing presents findings on recruiting for social and emotional skills based on interviews with human resources professionals as well as analysis of Canadian knowledge-based job postings data.
Research
Employers’ insights on social and emotional skills
This executive summary introduces insights into recruiting for social and emotional skills based on interviews with human resources professionals as well as analysis of Canadian knowledge-based job postings data.
Research
Who is using generative AI in higher education?
In this research, we analyze the results of a survey of 2,401 post-secondary students in Canada on their experiences, attitudes, and challenges regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Project
Driving innovation through inclusion: ACCELERATE Leadership
This project equipped top executives and C-suite innovation leaders to champion EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion), as it is a key enabler of organizational innovation, growth and global competitiveness.