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Unions in US – 58% of adults see union membership decline as bad
The share of U.S. workers who belonged to a union in 2022 stood at 10.1%, down from 1983 when 20.1% of American workers were union members. Majorities of Americans continue to see the long-term decline in the share of workers represented by unions as a bad thing for both the country and working people in … Continue reading
Hiring – A Skills First Approach for more career avenues, offering higher pay to workers who are frequently overlooked by employers
By opting for a skills first approach, more career avenues offering higher pay become accessible to workers who are frequently overlooked by employers. Source: Why skills first hiring could solve the talent shortage | World Economic Forum
Working Conditions in Long-Term Care – A comprehensive policy strategy is needed
This report presents an in-depth cross-country analysis of how long-term care workers fare along the different dimensions of job quality. In the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the applause for care workers was a clear expression of the strong recognition of their hard work and exposure to risks in their job. However, as the … Continue reading
Finding Careers With Similar Skills – mySkills myFuture from CareerOneStop
“mySkills myFuture” helps you find careers with similar skills. You can pick a career to explore. Source: Explore new career options and expand your job search | mySkills myFuture | CareerOneStop
Pathways Through CareerOneStop Resources in US – How-to Guides
CareerOneStop’s How-to Guides offer guided pathways through CareerOneStop resources to help you achieve your goal. How to find career ideas Wondering what type of job would fit you best? This guide will help you learn about your interests, skills, and work values, gather information about different careers, and narrow your career list to the best … Continue reading
Immigration and Job Vacancies in Canada — Shouldn’t rely only on immigration to fill the gaps in the labour market writes LMIC
New immigrants are often discussed as a group that could help fill Canada’s labour market gaps. Canada has a track record of attracting educated and highly skilled immigrants. In 2023, Canada expects to receive 500,000 immigrants. However, assuming a constant employment rate, the core-aged immigrant population (those aged 25 to 54 years) would need to increase … Continue reading
Employer-Sponsored Training in Canada – Firms invest $240 per employee annually and lag their international peers in rates and hours of instruction
HIGHLIGHTS This report offers a picture of employer-sponsored skills training in Canada based the limited data currently available. It covers levels, types, and trends in firms’ training investments, discusses which firms provide (and which employees receive) training, and explores the motivations and barriers firms face in providing training as well as where gaps in the … Continue reading
Référentiels de Compétences – Analyse qualitative portant sur les compétences du XXIe siècle, numériques et informationnelles
La publication de nombreux référentiels portant sur les compétences du XXIe siècle, numériques et informationnelles, montre l’importance de leur développement chez les apprenants de tous les ordres scolaires. L’omniprésence du numérique dans les définitions de ces compétences dans la littérature suggère qu’elles sont interreliées. Une analyse qualitative de 73 référentiels internationaux portant sur ces compétences … Continue reading
Upskilling Pathways in Canada – Need to do more to connect working adults to opportunities
We need to do more to connect working adults to upskilling opportunities. Here are four key ways our skills development systems need to change. Canada’s skills development systems are still traditional in many ways, built around the expectation that the education we complete in our early lives will equip us with the skills we need … Continue reading
Upskilling, Reskilling and Social Dialogue in US – The Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) at CareerOneStop
Need to develop training for your employees? Looking for resources to help build it or take training to scale? Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) facilitate connections between businesses, community colleges, workforce agencies, and others to maximize the productivity and success of businesses in their region. What are Workforce Development Boards (WDBs)? WDBs are part of the … Continue reading
Cybersecurity Competency Model Clearinghouse in US – It incorporates competencies of the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF)
Cybersecurity Competency Model The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) worked with the Department of Homeland Security and more than 20 federal departments and agencies that make up the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) to develop a comprehensive competency model for the cybersecurity workforce. Technical and subject matter experts from education, business, and industry also … Continue reading
Upskilling and Reskilling, Twin Transition and Social Dialogue : The Global Deal Initiative
The Global Deal Initiative aims at jointly addressing the challenges in the global labour market and enabling all people to benefit from globalisation., The twin transition – which describes the move towards a more digitalised and at the same time more environmentally sustainable economy – is changing how we work, where we work and what … Continue reading
Lifelong learning in UK – People invest more than the Government and employers, but there are stark inequalities between groups
People invest £7.3 billion a year and £55 billion worth of time in learning. This is more than the Government and employers invest in learning and skills, but there are stark inequalities between groups. This report provides the most detailed snapshot seen of which groups of adults are investing in learning, and how much, and … Continue reading
Job-Related Training and Parenthood – Penalties that are particularly pronounced for mothers and in the first years after childbirth
Gender inequalities in paid and unpaid work are well documented, but patterns of advantage or disadvantage in further job-related training have been less explored. Previous cross-sectional studies indicate gender differences in further training, with lower participation rates and shorter training sessions for women, especially mothers. Based on the National Educational Panel Study for Germany (adult … Continue reading
Upward Social Mobility – Intergenerational poverty in the U.S. is four times stronger than in Denmark and Germany, and twice as strong as in Australia and the UK
Poor children are more likely to become poor adults, but less so in some countries compared to others. A new IZA discussion paper by Zachary Parolin, Rafael Pintro Schmitt, Gøsta Esping-Andersen and Peter Fallesen investigates cross-national differences in how experiencing poverty as a child leads to higher likelihood of poverty in adulthood. Comparing the U.S., … Continue reading
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