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The future of work is now: All must have the opportunity to participate
Canada achieved an important milestone in September, with employment returning to its pre-pandemic peak. However, with the arrival of the Omicron variant, we anticipate a longer runway to recovery, which continues to be uneven, with many groups not fully participating. Addressing these inequities will require a multi-faceted approach so that everyone can share in the
In the Media
Young adults have been hit hard by the pandemic. The recovery must not leave them behind
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Canadians of all ages, but not everyone was affected the same way. Older Canadians likely felt the greatest isolation during prolonged lockdowns. Middle-aged Canadians were juggling remote work with online learning for their children. Younger adults had their transition from education to the workplace interrupted, making it harder for them to launch their new careers.
Blog
Economic recovery requires a team effort across sectors and industries
For almost two years, Canadians have faced unprecedented economic challenges. The current hurdles are numerous: automation and new technologies have been introducing unprecedented levels of disruption...
January 13, 2022
22 minutes
Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 1
Youth Employment and Skills Training for an Inclusive Recovery
We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. We know that COVID-19 has had disproportionate economic impacts on certain groups, including...
Featuring: Linda Nazareth, Kory Wilson, Chris Duff, Erick Pelayo Aubert
Research
Working when sick: How workplace regulations and culture will impact the post-pandemic recovery
Efforts to improve public health and contain the spread of serious illness must focus on both the lack of paid sick days for many workers and the behaviour of those who have access to paid sick days but choose not to use them because of the prevailing workplace culture
In the Media
Nearly 40 per cent of Canadians went to their workplace sick during the COVID-19 pandemic, poll suggests
Almost 40 per cent of Canadians went to work sick at least once during the pandemic, according to a new poll that examines workplace culture and the importance of paid sick days.
In the Media
‘There’s no more time’: green light needed for swift movement on blue economy, says Sen. Galvez
There's 'huge potential' for the country to take advantage of the economy driven by ocean resources, says Independent Senator Rosa Galvez, but this comes with 'a lot of responsibility' for the government.
In the Media
Why aren’t more Canadians using career services?
Professional career service providers have an important role to play as Canadians evaluate the role of work in their post-pandemic lives, but these advisers can only help if people know about them, Tony Bonen and Tricia Williams write.
Blog
The trucker paradox and labour market information
After spending over a decade in workforce development where I’ve designed and evaluated numerous initiatives, and in my current role at Magnet where I lead...