Social and emotional skills development
Research
On the other side of the screen: Nurse educators’ perspectives on online experiential learning during the pandemic
In this research, we analyze the findings of our interviews with 20 nurse educators from across Canada to explore the challenges, opportunities, and innovations related...
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Bridging the Gap Between Identity and Social and Emotional Skills: Black Canadians’ Perspectives of Social and Emotional Skills in the Workplace
This issue briefing reveals how Black professionals perceive the development, expression, and evaluation of social and emotional skills at work.
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Strengthening Social and Emotional Skills in Adults: the Learning Experience at Canadian Colleges
We know that social and emotional skills (SES)—such as communication, collaboration, and leadership—are critical for life success. Yet the bulk of programs that teach SES end after high school. We continue developing SES in adulthood—through informal experiences like employment, co-ops, volunteering, extracurriculars, and caregiving, as well as formal instruction. These skills are important. So how are post-secondary institutions teaching them?
In the Media
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Demand for Personal Support Workers
Feb. 4, 2022 — Diversity Institute
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Finding value: identifying and assessing social and emotional skills in the tourism and hospitality industry
This impact paper identifies the value of a focus on social and emotional skills (SES) recognition for employees and employers and examines assessment frameworks, approaches, and platforms that can support SES credentialing in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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Searching for strengths: gaps and opportunities for social and emotional skills development in the tourism and hospitality sector
This briefing identifies gaps and strengths in social and emotional skills across occupations in the tourism and hospitality industry to be able to help displaced workers transition to new roles.
In the Media
Whose mental health suffered the most during the pandemic? Older women, survey finds
June 2, 2021 — Toronto Star, written by Raisa Patel
News Release
Women over 65 facing significant mental health decline, while younger women continue to struggle, new Environics Institute survey shows
Overall, Canadians’ mental health declines during pandemic Toronto, June 2, 2021 – The pandemic has affected the health of all Canadians but it has exacted a...
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Social and Emotional Skills are Top of Mind Across Canada
When we asked participants across Canada to identify the most important skills for career success, they overwhelmingly identified social and emotional skills. This summary details their concerns, challenges, and suggestions.