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Global Workforce 2022 by PwC – Retaining employees will require more than just pay
If the ‘great resignation’ has taught employers anything, it’s to not take their workers for granted. Yet many companies risk doing exactly that—whether it’s by not paying close enough attention to skilled workers who are at elevated risk of quitting, by failing to support workers who seek personal fulfilment and meaning at work, or by … Continue reading
Career Guidance – Employers are making a difference
This report summarises data to look at how career guidance from employers and people in the workforce can help students to make better decisions regarding their future careers. Around the world, even in times of high youth unemployment, many employers struggle to find motivated young people with the skills and qualifications they need. And yet, … Continue reading
Transition to a Net-Zero Economy in Canada – Decarbonization has little impact on employment in the majority of sectors
This report presents a foresight analysis that was designed to explore multiple plausible futures for the purpose of assisting in the formulation of policy approaches that are resilient in the face of uncertainty. Critically, this report does not seek to forecast the future.2 Forecasting the future is essentially impossible at this time, largely due to … Continue reading
Skill Disruption Index – The key skills in the average job have changed 37% in five years
The key skills in the average job have changed 37% in five years. Track the change with our new Skill Disruption Index. Based on analysis of more than 15 million job postings, this research demonstrates that the top 20 skills requested for the average job in the US have changed in the last five years, … Continue reading
Migration of Care workers – Ensuring ethical and sustainable international recruitment should be an immediate policy priority
This report, produced by authors at ODI and the Center for Global Development (CGD), analyses the intersection between the older persons’ care sector and migration. It looks at the experience of migrant workers and the patterns of mobility for older persons’ care between countries. It also provides three case studies – China, the United Kingdom … Continue reading
Skill Building in UK – Future Proof, Skills for Work Program
The way we work is changing rapidly. The ongoing digitisation of jobs and workplaces means that today’s workers need to be more adaptable, and more resilient, than ever before. But 42% of the workforce – 13.6 million people – don’t have even the minimum standard of digital skills required for work. These people are more … Continue reading
Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean – Most in-demand occupations and emerging skills
The third issue of The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean series combines new and traditional labor market data sources to understand what are the most in-demand occupations and skills in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Using LinkedIn data, we introduce “the Labor Market GPS”, a tool aimed at helping workers transition from … Continue reading
Immigration in US – Statistics and trends
Need information about U.S. immigration trends or the makeup of the country’s immigrant population? This useful, stats-rich article answers the most common questions about the size, shape, and changing nature of the U.S. foreign-born population. It also offers data on immigration enforcement actions, backlogs, and other elements of the U.S. immigration system. Click on the … Continue reading
Working from Home in US – Only 9% of remote workers say they want to work in an office all the time
Leadership IQ surveyed 3,706 employees currently working from home to discover the truth about their WFH experiences. And we learned that while working from home has been positive for many people, people with certain personality characteristics fared much better… Respondents answered more than two-dozen questions about remote work, as well as questions about their psychological … Continue reading
Digital Skills in Australia – Amongst the fastest growing
Digital skills proficiency is important to the economy on multiple levels. It can ensure success for people in the labour market, enable transitions between jobs, and open new opportunities for Australia to lead in the development of digital technologies into the future. This paper provides an analysis of digital skills in the Australian and International … Continue reading
Women and Labour Market in Canada – Recovery has been rapid and is now slightly ahead of men
Two years after the onset of the COVID-19, we explore how women in Canada are recovering in a tumultuous labour market. KEY FINDINGS Two years after the start of the pandemic, jobs recovery for women in Canada has been rapid and is now slightly ahead of men’s recovery. As of February 2022, women’s employment is … Continue reading
Higher Education in Australia – 7 Priorities for a skilled educated workforce
There has been considerable reform to Australia’s tertiary education system in recent years, while very welcome they are not enough if we are to reach our potential as a clever nation. Further reform is needed so that independent vocational training and higher education providers can help drive economic growth by addressing the skills shortage. The … Continue reading
Skills – Data Literacy yield dramatic benefits and is recognized as paramount for all workers
Data literacy is the ability to explore, understand, and communicate with data. Closing the analytics skills gap, it helps companies build a thriving data culture, and more. Organizations are collecting and processing more data than ever. However, the ability of workers to understand, analyze, and use that data for better decision-making and advancing enterprise goals … Continue reading
The Great Resignation in US – Low pay (63%), no opportunities for advancement (63%) and feeling disrespected at work (57%) were reasons why
Workers who quit a job in 2021 say low pay (63%), no opportunities for advancement (63%) and feeling disrespected at work (57%) were reasons why. The COVID-19 pandemic set off nearly unprecedented churn in the U.S. labor market. Widespread job losses in the early months of the pandemic gave way to tight labor markets in … Continue reading
The Great Resignation in UK – One in three adults say they want do do it, but most think they lack the skills to switch
One in three adults say they want to change job, but most think they lack the skills to switch Over a third of adults (34%) are looking to change job or career in the next two years, according to the latest results of the largest survey of adult participation in learning in the UK. Learning … Continue reading
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