Social & emotional skills development
Social and emotional skills are increasingly important for workplace success. They refer to an individual’s ability to regulate emotions and behaviour, collaborate with others, build relationships, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
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…
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…
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Demand for Personal Support Workers
Feb. 4, 2022 — Diversity Institute
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)…
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…
Whose mental health suffered the most during the pandemic? Older women, survey finds
June 2, 2021 — Toronto Star, written by Raisa Patel
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…
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,…
What Are Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions Saying and Doing? Social and Emotional Skills
Canadian post-secondary institutions are not prioritizing social and emotional skills acquisition for students, despite their…