“They can’t silence us either Pierre! Stay fearless! There is nothing to lose when you always act like a winner!” – SGT The unfolding dialogue surrounding Canada’s Bill C-21 reveals a narrative far more complex and far-reaching than its initial mandate. Although designed to enhance public safety,…
1. SKILLS GAP 1.1 Introduction The Skills Gap is a term commonly used to outline the gap between the skills which employers require for a position and the skills which employees offer. In Canada, the Skills Gap exists at varying levels of severity for the different sectors, but it is…
In a recent video titled “Canada needs Frontline Officers, Not Middle Managers,” Canadian politician Raquel Dancho brings into sharp focus the pressing issue of an administrative growth versus frontline development imbalance. Dancho, utilizing data on the CBSA, observes that despite an increase in the agency’s budget, there has…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTRODUCTION Up until recently, artificial intelligence was a subject that was mostly discussed either by scientists working in the field of AI or in the movies. However, over the last few years, a surge of public, business and government interest has begun to materialize. The media has…
Understanding the impact of automation on workers throughout the world. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. AUTOMATION ACROSS THE WORLD – Summary, Advances In Technologies, Worker Displacement, Probabilities of Automation, Research Studies Suggest High Probabilities Of Automation, It’s Different This Time 2. SUSCEPTIBILITY TO AUTOMATION IN THE WORLD ECONOMIES – Developing…
The Potential of Blockchain News professionals, investment professionals and many websites have recently mentioned blockchain with much interest and enthusiasm. While blockchain technology offers a novel way to transact and execute contracts, other technologies have also brought about technical innovations, without having received nearly anything the level of hype…
When discussing the issue of the skills gap, the conversation typically revolves around hard technical skills. However, just as there is a notable chasm in the technical field, there exists a substantial soft skills gap. This gap has far-reaching implications and is just as critical, if not more so,…
As the 21st century unfolds, modern economies find themselves grappling with a significant challenge – an imbalance between the supply of lower-skilled workers and the demand for high-skilled jobs. This skills mismatch, driven by factors such as changing educational patterns and demographic shifts, has far-reaching implications for communities…
In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the hiring process has not been spared. It has evolved from a highly manual, community-driven exercise to an automated process, leveraging the power of digital tools to sift through vast amounts of candidate data in relatively less time….