Future of work
A curated resource of recent research on trends shaping Canada's labour market.
The consequences of COVID-19 have been worse for groups with poorer labour market outcomes before the onset of the pandemic due to care obligations, health limitations, low skills or scarce work experience. Improving the employability of these vulnerable groups now would increase their chances of integration into the labour market as economies recover.
These groups face multiple, specific obstacles, so it is important to provide individualized support. Identifying and reaching out to these groups is therefore important. Administrative data supplemented by survey data can help, but counsellors are best positioned to serve these populations. To maintain lasting results, public employment services (PES) must proactively reach out to the most vulnerable groups and continue supporting them after they find a job.