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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. The demand for social and emotional skills (SES) in the workplace continues to rise, underscoring their increasing importance for the future of work. What are the benefits of having a workforce with strong SES? What are the top types of SES employers indicate are keys for success in their organizations? What practices can employers adopt to help recruit candidates with these necessary skills? Read the complete summary to get our full analysis.

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Read our issue briefing SES in the Workplace: Insights From Canadian Employers to find out more about how SES are shaping Canadian workplaces.


Check out the data briefing to see hiring demand for SES across the country.

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