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Michel Cournoyer
Upskilling Pathways in Europe – How will it work ?
Reading, writing, making simple calculations and using a computer: these are things we do every day, putting in practice our basic skills, mostly without even noticing. This is not straight forward for everyone though. For almost 70 million in Europe, such tasks can pose problems. Whether in employment, unemployed or economically inactive, the new “Upskilling … Continue reading
UK – It is massively in the interest of both employers and Government to prioritise and invest far more in improving mental health
This study has led us to conclude that underneath the stigma that surrounds mental health and prevents open discussion on the subject, the UK faces a significant mental health challenge at work. • While there are more people at work with mental health conditions than ever before, 300,000 people with a long term mental health … Continue reading
Labour Market Integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers – An account of key information on Austria, Sweden and Germany
First session: “Opportunities for better labour market integration: Lessons from national experiences” During the session presentations of experiences from three Member States were delivered and discussed: Austria, Sweden and Germany. All the three countries are facing challenges of integrating refugees, even if the number of asylum applicants has substantially decreased since the peak year of … Continue reading
The Future of Work – Jobs matter and labour markets do not stand still
Jobs matter. For almost all of us, they are more than a source of income, extending to the provision of opportunities for social interaction; a source of self-esteem; or a feeling of contribution to a profession or community. From an economy-wide viewpoint, growing employment rates and higher labour market participation are primary sources of improved … Continue reading
The Future of Work in the Automotive Sector – Deteriorating employment and working conditions.
This summary report on the future of work in the automotive sector focuses on the major changes facing the sector. These include: the rise of emerging economies, new mobilities, the “greening” of the product, and the digitalization of production. This is in order to identify the main challenges for employment and industrial relations and to … Continue reading
Trade Union and Skills – Critical engagement may lead to improvements in the working lives of members and workers in general
This report seeks to improve our understanding of the involvement of trade unions in the domain of TVET and skills development at the national, sectoral and enterprise levels. It does this through case studies of ten countries at different stages of development and with different traditions of unionism and social dialogue. The literature review and … Continue reading
Éducation au Canada – Pour un effort coordonné pour qu’un nombre accru de jeunes acquièrent de l’expérience à l’étranger
Les Canadiens tirent fierté de leur société ouverte, diversifiée et innovante. Pourtant, le Canada est-il prêt à affronter les défis de l’avenir? Les jeunes Canadiens ont besoin de connaissances, de compétences et d’expériences pour réussir dans un monde de plus en plus complexe et compétitif. L’innovation technologique transforme la nature du travail et les compétences … Continue reading
The Top 1 Percent – Come from almost just three economic sectors: professional services, finance – insurance and health care
In the United States, the richest 1 percent have seen their share of national income roughly double since 1980, to 20 percent in 2014 from 10 percent. This trend, combined with slow productivity growth, has resulted in stagnant living standards for most Americans. No other nation in the 35-member Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development … Continue reading
Siemens – To cut 6,900 jobs worldwide
German industrial group Siemens has announced plans to cut around 6,900 jobs worldwide mostly in its fossil fuels division. It said global demand for large turbines produced by its power and gas division had fallen dramatically. Half of the jobs will be lost in Germany, while 1,100 will go in the rest of Europe and … Continue reading
Automation in US – What people think it will look like
An October Pew Research Center report examined Americans’ views about automation, including their opinions on how widespread these technologies would become over the next 20 years. Here’s what Americans expect to happen when it comes to four specific types of automation. Computer programs will diagnose and treat most diseases Most stores will be fully automated … Continue reading
Older Workers in US – A strong willingness to work, especially in jobs with flexible schedules
Older Americans, even those who are long retired, have strong willingness to work, especially in jobs with flexible schedules. For many, labor force participation near or after normal retirement age is limited more by a lack of acceptable job opportunities or low expectations about finding them than by unwillingness to work longer. This paper establishes … Continue reading
The Talents War – The potential talent pool is large, job attractors can vary and managers are not the reason most people leave
Attracting and keeping great talent are perennial challenges for organizations. But what causes people to want to leave? What might entice seemingly happy employees away? The IBM Smarter Workforce Institute conducted in-depth research among more than 22,000 employees to find some evidence- based answers. The research presented in this paper provides insights into how organizations … Continue reading
Global Wealth Report – The top 1% own 50.1% of all household wealth in the world
The Credit Suisse Research Institute’s Global Wealth Report is the most comprehensive source of global household wealth information. It analyzes wealth held by 4.8 billion adults across the globe, from the least affluent to the wealthiest individuals. Now in its eighth edition, the report includes a focus on Millennials’ wealth position and provides a comparison … Continue reading
Post-Secondary Education Gap in British Columbia – Forgoing up to $7.9 billion in GDP and over $1.8 billion in lost tax revenues annually
British Columbia’s economy is forgoing up to $7.9 billion in GDP and over $1.8 billion in lost tax revenues annually, because too few people have the education and skills needed to help businesses innovate and grow. • Reliance on workers with post-secondary education (PSE) has grown in recent decades. In 1991–92, the share of jobs … Continue reading
Le Revenu Minimum Garanti au Québec – Le Comité d’experts dit non à l’allocation universelle
Le Comité d’experts sur le revenu minimum garanti a dévoilé aujourd’hui son rapport final, dans lequel il présente 23 recommandations s’intégrant dans une vision d’ensemble de ce que serait un système du revenu transformé et amélioré. Cette vision d’ensemble découle à la fois d’une analyse conceptuelle de l’idée même de revenu minimum garanti et d’un diagnostic … Continue reading
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