Future of Work
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Following a Step Forward, Business Confidence Retracts
Canadian Economics April 23, 2024
The Index’s rebound was short-lived. After falling in nine consecutive quarters, the Index of Business Confidence finally rose in January, marking the end to a historic downturn. However, this ascent proved to be transient, as evidenced by the latest 3.6-point decline.
Quick take • 3-min read
Human Resources Spotlight Series
Human Resources March 25, 2024
This series explores trending topics in human resources (HR) using two methods: spotlight reports and case studies. The spotlight reports are short, easily digestible pieces that examine best practices in the HR space.
Online experience • 8-min read
Compensation Planning Outlook
Human Resources March 12, 2024
Each year, the Conference Board’s Compensation Planning Outlook provides a trusted forecast for compensation and HR professionals across the country. This report gives the most up-to-date data, essential for any organization looking to secure the talent they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Online experience • 8-min read
How Generative AI Could Close Canada’s Productivity Gap and Reshape the Workplace
Innovation & Technology February 20, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is upending work as we know it. Though these tools are still in their infancy, they can already summarize documents, analyze reams of data, forecast trends, and support code development.
Impact paper • 30-min read
Reawakening Optimism: Business Confidence Ascends at Last
Canadian Economics February 1, 2024
The Index of Business Confidence rose for the first time in over two years. This upturn could be a sign of the clouds starting to clear for firms from an investment standpoint. However, several factors are currently having adverse effects on planned investment expenditures, including high interest rates, rising labour costs, government policies, and shortage of qualified staff.
Quick take • 3-min read
Human Resources Metrics Benchmarking
Human Resources January 18, 2024
Build and refine your Human Resources practices for managing your teams. Understand the current business environment, and know what’s changing. Our data from across Canadian industries and regions will help you see where you excel and where you can grow.
Online experience • 8-min read
Labour Relations Outlook
Human Resources November 29, 2023
The Labour Relations Outlook explores key themes in collective bargaining for 2024, such as projected wage increases and salary freezes and implications of the post-inflationary economic climate and anticipated slowdown.
Online experience • 8-min read
Building a Resilient Workforce: Meeting Employer Demand for Social and Emotional Skills in the 21st Century
Human Resources October 24, 2023
The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of the Future Skills Centre, is exploring how Canadian employers identify and assess social and emotional skills (SES) in new and potential employees.
Online experience • 17-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre
Toward a More Sustainable Future
Education & Skills August 3, 2023
The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of the Future Skills Centre, is studying how Canadian post-secondary institutions (PSIs) are preparing future graduates with the green skills that are needed for a more sustainable future.
Online experience • 8-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre
Demographic Analysis of the P&C Insurance Industry in Canada: Career Perspectives of Employees
Canadian Economics July 12, 2023
The Canadian labour market has experienced significant challenges since the last survey in 2017, with none more consequential than the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to unparalleled economic disruptions.
Impact paper • 55-min read
Indigenous Ownership
Indigenous & Northern Communities July 5, 2023
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada are emerging as successful major project leaders, but not all of them have the necessary resources to make informed decisions, manage risks, and finance large-scale investments in their futures.
Online experience • 8-min read
Approaches for Skills Inclusion in Inuit Nunangat
Indigenous & Northern Communities June 20, 2023
This toolkit will help employers with recruitment and retention in Inuit Nunangat through meaningful inclusion practices, policies that accommodate traditional practices and community responsibilities, and clear career paths.
Online experience • 30-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre
Valuing Skills in Canada: A Statistical Approach
Education & Skills May 23, 2023
A key ingredient for a successful and financially rewarding career is having useful and valuable skills that enable people to perform specific jobs. Accordingly, we expect workers with in-demand skills to earn higher wages and salaries, reflecting the need for those skills in the workplace.
Impact paper • 33-min read
Partner: Future Skills Centre