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AI in US – How the public and experts view it
The public and experts are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI. But they share similar views in wanting more personal control and worrying regulation will fall short. Key findings A diverging bar chart showing that AI experts more likely than the public to say AI will have a positive effect on the … Continue reading
AI jobs in Canada – A steady increase from 2018 to 2021, with AI-related job postings reaching their peak in Q4 2021 and a slowdown onwards.
AI labour market demand: steady expansion followed by a slow down The demand for AI professionals in Canada experienced a steady increase from 2018 to 2021, with AI-related job postings reaching their peak in Q4 2021, with a slowdown in the demand of these postings from Q1 2022 onwards. The demand for professionals with these … Continue reading
Skills-First Approaches – A comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy
Talent shortages in the tech sector pose significant challenges for firms, workers and governments, hindering productivity, innovation, job satisfaction and economic growth. To address these shortages, this report emphasises the importance of a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy based on innovative policy actions. This includes adopting skills-first approaches to hiring, which prioritise specific skills over traditional qualifications, … Continue reading
ILO’s World employment and social outlook (2025) – Strong headline employment indicators hide persistent structural weaknesses on global labour markets
This report provides an in-depth analysis of global labour market trends, highlighting the impacts of slowing economic recovery, persistent youth unemployment, and gender disparities. It examines the structural challenges facing workers worldwide and offers insights into regional and global patterns shaping the future of work. For the first time, it offers an analysis of subnational … Continue reading
Future of Jobs Report 2025 – Broadening digital access and Increasing cost of living are expected to be the most transformative trends
Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition – individually and in combination are among the major drivers expected to shape and transform the global labour market by 2030. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 brings together the perspective of over 1,000 leading global employers—collectively representing more than 14 million workers … Continue reading
COVID-19 in US – A growing divide
The most significant pandemic of our lifetime arrived as the United States was experiencing three major societal trends: a growing divide between partisans of the left and right, decreasing trust in many institutions, and a massive splintering of the information environment. COVID-19 did not cause any of this, but these forces fueled the country’s divided … Continue reading
Online Job Postings and Skills in Canada – Understanding the connection(s) between two skills
Understanding the relationships between skills gives us insights into the needs of the labour market and the complexities of understanding skill demands. This report demonstrates how online job postings serve as a valuable source of labour market information that can be used to better understand the relationships between skills and to highlight trends in skill … Continue reading
UI in US – Budgetary History and Projections by CBO
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system provides temporary weekly benefits to qualified workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. The system is run jointly by the states and the federal government. The states administer the system under federal laws and regulations, set regular benefit amounts, specify eligibility requirements, and distribute benefit payments. The … Continue reading
Growth and Skills Levy in UK – Creating a skills system that adequately encourages genuine apprenticeships
In this report, Baroness Alison Wolf calls for the new Growth and Skills Levy to focus on young people, have greater local involvement, and distinguish between apprenticeships and workplace upskilling. The report outlines short- and long-term strategies for creating a skills system that adequately encourages genuine apprenticeships. KEY POINTS Apprenticeships are critical for filling skill … Continue reading
Skills – On-the-job training and continuing education have become just as important as post-secondary schooling
Colleges and vocational schools prepare young adults to enter the job market. But the learning process can’t stop there. With rapid-fire advances in technology bearing down on employers and their workers, on-the-job training and continuing education have become just as important as post-secondary schooling, if not more so. Even workers with advanced college degrees might … Continue reading
Green and AI Transitions – A clear overview of the supply of training is lacking
Adult learning systems are being called upon to prepare workers for major labour market shifts, including the green transition and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While initial education is important, upskilling and reskilling the existing workforce is essential to help individuals and businesses adapt and prepare for these transitions. Policy makers … Continue reading
Skill Gaps in Firms – A widespread problem
In a global economy reshaped by rapid technological advances, ageing populations, changing global supply chains, shifting consumer preferences and efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, firms are under pressure to ensure that their workforce have the right skills. Skill gaps – defined as mismatches between the skills available in a firm and those required to meet … Continue reading
WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 – Fastest-growing jobs: big data specialists, fintech engineers and AI and machine learning specialists
Broadening digital access is reshaping the world of work, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. The fastest-growing jobs between now and the end of the decade include big data specialists, fintech engineers and AI and machine learning specialists.Other professions are declining quickly, including various clerical roles and administrative assistants. The … Continue reading
The Economic System – Widespread support for major changes
In most of the countries we surveyed, there is widespread support for changing the economic system. In fact, in all but three nations, majorities say the economic system in their country needs major changes or complete reform. Across all 36 countries, a median of 20% of adults say their economic system needs to be completely … Continue reading
Compétences des Canadiens au PEICA 2022 – Supérieures à la moyenne des 27 pays de l’OCDE
Les compétences des Canadiens de 16 à 65 ans en littératie, en numératie et en résolution adaptative de problèmes étaient supérieures à la moyenne des 27 pays de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE) participant au Programme pour l’évaluation internationale des compétences des adultes (PEICA) de 2022. Ces trois compétences fondamentales permettent aux … Continue reading
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