Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
This report focuses on the pivotal role that career guidance will play in navigating the changing world of work in a post-pandemic labour market.
The paper addresses a wide range of ideas surrounding the fragmentation of career and employment services. Adopting a more evidence-informed, person-centered service delivery practice, engaging with LMI and technical tools to inform career decisions, and removing barriers as Canadians navigate career pathways are all discussed.
The authors suggest changing the “fail-first” reactionary career guidance model to a more proactive, comprehensive approach as seen in other countries. Additionally, information surrounding education and training across provincial and territorial agencies has been found to be inconsistent, fragmented and inaccessible.
While employers have started improving access to skills training and education when updating their human resource practices, public agencies must also support Canadians in improving resiliency in the face of labour market changes.