Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
Through online surveys, 125 participants made up of young people with a lived experience of disabilities, policymakers, disability employment counsellors, labour market experts and futurists were asked to rate the impact of six challenges shaping the future of work for young persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Canada.
These challenges include 1) advanced digital technologies; 2) artificial intelligence in human-resource decision-making; 3) digital globalization; 4) cultural tensions around workplace inclusivity; 5) climate change; and 6) external shocks speeding up the pace of change. The report also presents strategies and supports suggested by participants to address the barriers reflected by each challenge.
The authors find that supporting job security with increased private–public collaboration, flexible work arrangements, increased funding and training resources for small and medium-sized employers and updating existing anti-discrimination laws and policies can improve young PWDs’ labour market outcomes and stability.