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Research
Breaking down barriers: Improving the workplace experience for neurodivergent Canadians
In this research, we analyze the findings of 40 interviews with neurodivergent workers and employers of neurodivergent workers to better understand the experiences of neurodivergent...
Blog
Greater confidence and expansion of skills innovation methods revealed in Accelerator program
The Innovation Lab at the Future Skills Centre (FSC) makes it easier for project partners to innovate, helping them test and improve on new ideas...
Blog
Skills Training for Youth
With employers reporting skills gaps in their workforce, the need for structured training and upskilling programs that equip youth for employment success has never been...
Blog
Employer-sponsored skills training vital in Canada’s changing workforce landscape
In Canada, employer-sponsored training is crucial to ensuring that employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the demands of a constantly-evolving job market....
Research
Building a digitally skilled workforce
In this research, we examine the responses of 21 key informant interviews and a survey of 526 skills leaders across different industries and regions in...
Blog
Most desirable skills for the future of work are definitely not “soft”
In a time of rapid change and continued uncertainty, building out of a “she-cession”, there has been a fundamental shift in how employers and employees...
In the Media
Return-to-office fight not over yet as workers say flexibility is a right, not a perk
Victoria Wells: If employers insist on bringing people back, one day a week might be the 'sweet spot,' research suggests
Research
Quality of Work: Literature Review
We’re exploring in depth the concept of Quality of Work. This literature review is the first in a series of reports on the topic. Here...
Insights
A fresh look at responsive career pathways: Insights from Cannexus
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) facilitated a dedicated stream of programming called Future Skills @Cannexus that brought together career development professionals (CDPs) and policymakers from across Canada. The purpose of the event was to explore innovations designed to enhance the accessibility, benefits and delivery of Canadian career development and employment services.