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The future at work - trends and implications - 1 views

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arlaynacurtin on 05 Dec 14

After finishing up my shift paper this week I thought I'd find a resource that focuses on the future of work and what it holds. This two page article is available in PDF and looks at some issues that Gratton discussed. How technology, demographics and globalization will all impact the working world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After finishing up my shift paper this week I thought I'd find a resource that focuses on the future of work and what it holds. This two page article is available in PDF and looks at some issues that Gratton discussed. How technology, demographics and globalization will all impact the working world.</div>

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Technology's Impact on Careers - 0 views

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arlaynacurtin on 08 Dec 14

For this weeks last posting I decided to put up something on how how technology is changing people's work lives. This article talks about changing work rules, such as working from home or virtually. It also talks about how in the future computer science and information technology will rapidly grow.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For this weeks last posting I decided to put up something on how how technology is changing people's work lives. This article talks about changing work rules, such as working from home or virtually. It also talks about how in the future computer science and information technology will rapidly grow.</div>

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Studying the Impact of Technology on Work and Jobs - 2 views

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dedingo on 12 Dec 14

Theodre Lewis shows his relevant concern with the impacts of technology on work and jobs which Gratton and Fiedman have elaborated in their books The Shift and The World is Flat respectively. Lewis's imperative voice is that the vocational institutions have to incorporate the technological trends to the traditional concepts of education system in order to make students adaptable to current job market. He pinpoints that those whose who are engaged in career designing or teaching now require to focus "on changing skill needs, changing work, changing jobs, and the role that technology plays in such change, there is need for an ongoing related discourse." This information is relevant to the course contents we dealt with.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Theodre Lewis shows his relevant concern with the impacts of technology on work and jobs which Gratton and Fiedman have elaborated in their books The Shift and The World is Flat respectively. Lewis's imperative voice is that the vocational institutions have to incorporate the technological trends to the traditional concepts of education system in order to make students adaptable to current job market. He pinpoints that those whose who are engaged in career designing or teaching now require to focus "on changing skill needs, changing work, changing jobs, and the role that technology plays in such change, there is need for an ongoing related discourse." This information is relevant to the course contents we dealt with.</div>

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A discussion paper on climate change and its impact on work - 0 views

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michwilson on 11 Dec 14

I've included this discussion paper with an international flavour that shows the impact of climate change on various sectors across the globe. As stated in unit one, climate change will affect every part of our lives and have an impact on employment in many sectors. The aim of the paper is actually to create employment standards; the most important part is the first ten pages when it describes the potential impact on work. It will help provide a better understanding of the far reaching impact of climate change in the upcoming years and how we can best adapt ourselves.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I've included this discussion paper with an international flavour that shows the impact of climate change on various sectors across the globe. As stated in unit one, climate change will affect every part of our lives and have an impact on employment in many sectors. The aim of the paper is actually to create employment standards; the most important part is the first ten pages when it describes the potential impact on work. It will help provide a better understanding of the far reaching impact of climate change in the upcoming years and how we can best adapt ourselves.</div>

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National Post: Five cultural shifts that are changing the workplace - 0 views

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alliemacdonald on 12 Sep 14

This article from the National Post talks about five cultural shifts that are changing the corporate workplace. These include the level of trust between employers and employees, the ways in which companies hire and fire employees, the end of the "40 hours work week" and importance of task related work as opposed to time constraints in new young workers, reputation and the need for young workers to find satisfaction and meaning in their work, and demand for corporations to donate a portion of profits to charitable causes. An interesting article that relates to trends in upcoming generations of young workers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article from the National Post talks about five cultural shifts that are changing the corporate workplace. These include the level of trust between employers and employees, the ways in which companies hire and fire employees, the end of the "40 hours work week" and importance of task related work as opposed to time constraints in new young workers, reputation and the need for young workers to find satisfaction and meaning in their work, and demand for corporations to donate a portion of profits to charitable causes. An interesting article that relates to trends in upcoming generations of young workers.</div>

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Living Wage Canada - 0 views

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michellewain on 08 Nov 14

I came across a newspaper article this week about the living wage needed in my city, which was $14.95 per hour. This got me thinking about how the minimum wage is so much lower and as a result many people are considered 'working poor' as they are working full time, yet not able to make ends meet because they are being paid less than the living wage. I came across this website in researching more on this issue. Living Wage Canada is a site/portal to facilitate learning and information sharing among these communities to help build a national living wage movement. It includes details about the Canadian Living Wage Framework which provides a consistent living wage definition, calculation methodology, and strategy for recognizing corporate and community leadership who commit to pass a living wage policy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I came across a newspaper article this week about the living wage needed in my city, which was $14.95 per hour. This got me thinking about how the minimum wage is so much lower and as a result many people are considered 'working poor' as they are working full time, yet not able to make ends meet because they are being paid less than the living wage. I came across this website in researching more on this issue. Living Wage Canada is a site/portal to facilitate learning and information sharing among these communities to help build a national living wage movement. It includes details about the Canadian Living Wage Framework which provides a consistent living wage definition, calculation methodology, and strategy for recognizing corporate and community leadership who commit to pass a living wage policy.</div>

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Getting the Right People - 2 views

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arlaynacurtin on 16 Oct 14

Non-standard work has advantages and disadvantages from the perspectives of both employers and employees. Employers gain flexibility, access to specialized talent and cost savings by engaging contingent workers. On the downside, they lose out on the engagement and loyalty that come with a long-term attachment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Non-standard work has advantages and disadvantages from the perspectives of both employers and employees. Employers gain flexibility, access to specialized talent and cost savings by engaging contingent workers. On the downside, they lose out on the engagement and loyalty that come with a long-term attachment.</div>

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arlaynacurtin on 16 Oct 14

I thought this week I would look at non-standard types of work because in our midterm test I had trouble with some of the scenarios and understanding the difference between standard and non-standard work. Therefore, I thought this link might help everyone, not just me.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I thought this week I would look at non-standard types of work because in our midterm test I had trouble with some of the scenarios and understanding the difference between standard and non-standard work. Therefore, I thought this link might help everyone, not just me.</div>

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Let's worry about skills, not outsourcing - The Globe and Mail - 1 views

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Information technology workers displaced in Canada are being replaced not by cheap Indian workers but by better ones.
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When businesses save money – and boost profit – good things happen. Because it’s in their DNA to grow, money saved by business is money invested – in new products, in workers, in research.
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But if the shift were from Ontario to Alberta, would the outrage be as great?
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And a dynamic economy isn’t created on paper or by central planning – it’s created by allowing the natural forces of capitalism to work.
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sarahbunting on 21 Oct 14

Interesting article written in April 2013, when RBC was outsourcing jobs and there was much hype in the media about it. The author makes some interesting points which I have highlighted for you to read. Firstly, commenting on the fact that Indian workers are actually as well qualified or more qualified than Canadian workers to get the job done. Friedman mentions this in his book when talking about his visits to Bangalore. She notes that when businesses boost profit this is good for the economy because it means they will invest it. However, it was noted by Stanford in Economics for Everyone, that this is not always the case, and the amount of profit being spent on luxury goods rather than investment is currently increasing. Interesting note the author makes about us vs them. She mentions that if the jobs had been moving somewhere else in Canada, would the reaction have been just as passionate? It is important to ensure that we are looking at cultural and racial issues here and taking these into account. Lastly, she comments that on how we have to allow "the natural forces of capitalism to work". Stanford also mentions how economists will often refer to capitalism as "natural" and that this is not true. It is one economic system (which has been created by man) which we currently use, but it is not the only one that can exist, and it certainly did not exist before man did. It is not natural like the seasons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting article written in April 2013, when RBC was outsourcing jobs and there was much hype in the media about it. The author makes some interesting points which I have highlighted for you to read. Firstly, commenting on the fact that Indian workers are actually as well qualified or more qualified than Canadian workers to get the job done. Friedman mentions this in his book when talking about his visits to Bangalore. She notes that when businesses boost profit this is good for the economy because it means they will invest it. However, it was noted by Stanford in Economics for Everyone, that this is not always the case, and the amount of profit being spent on luxury goods rather than investment is currently increasing. Interesting note the author makes about us vs them. She mentions that if the jobs had been moving somewhere else in Canada, would the reaction have been just as passionate? It is important to ensure that we are looking at cultural and racial issues here and taking these into account. Lastly, she comments that on how we have to allow "the natural forces of capitalism to work". Stanford also mentions how economists will often refer to capitalism as "natural" and that this is not true. It is one economic system (which has been created by man) which we currently use, but it is not the only one that can exist, and it certainly did not exist before man did. It is not natural like the seasons. </div>

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They don't live for work ... they work to live - 2 views

www.theguardian.com/...workandcareers.worklifebalance

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alliemacdonald on 19 Sep 14

Interesting article about trends among Generation Y workers

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting article about trends among Generation Y workers</div>

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Capitalism is evolving, but into what? - 2 views

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amycloutier on 27 Sep 14

This is an extended excerpt from a book about the evolution of capitalism. I really liked how it got me thinking about the workings of capitalism and linked up with last week's readings about the future of work and the global market, and the need to look at things differently.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is an extended excerpt from a book about the evolution of capitalism. I really liked how it got me thinking about the workings of capitalism and linked up with last week's readings about the future of work and the global market, and the need to look at things differently.</div>

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Work/Life Balance - Canadian Mental Health Association - 0 views

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christinawright on 21 Sep 14

Assessing our mental health is not as simple to do as measuring our physical health. There are no scales or endurance tests that rate mental fitness. But with the help of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Mental Health Meter, you can reflect on your unique strengths and identify areas where your level of mental fitness could be improved to help you cope with all of life's up and downs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Assessing our mental health is not as simple to do as measuring our physical health. There are no scales or endurance tests that rate mental fitness. But with the help of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Mental Health Meter, you can reflect on your unique strengths and identify areas where your level of mental fitness could be improved to help you cope with all of life's up and downs.</div>

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christinawright on 21 Sep 14

As a volunteer for the CMHA, I am an advocate for their website and useful resources! As part of this week's readings on what we are looking for in our working lives and what trade offs we will need to make, I feel that these resources are a helpful read. Take the time to see where you can make improvements to your mental fitness! I like to schedule "Christina time" every week :)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As a volunteer for the CMHA, I am an advocate for their website and useful resources! As part of this week's readings on what we are looking for in our working lives and what trade offs we will need to make, I feel that these resources are a helpful read. Take the time to see where you can make improvements to your mental fitness! I like to schedule "Christina time" every week :)</div>

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Partnering to Compete: Strengthening Ontario's Economic Competitiveness - 0 views

www.mfoa.on.ca/...kground-Paper-October-2008.pdf

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nmjanzen on 06 Oct 14

In 2008 the Municipal Finance Officers' Association published a 27 page document that I find quite fascinating. It addresses the challenge that municipalities have in finding a balance between embracing local strengths, working within the framework of government and competing on a global scale. It breaks Ontario into different regions, talks about each regions' strengths, identifies stakeholders and suggests ways that all parties can work together to strengthen Ontario's competitiveness on a number of scales.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2008 the Municipal Finance Officers' Association published a 27 page document that I find quite fascinating. It addresses the challenge that municipalities have in finding a balance between embracing local strengths, working within the framework of government and competing on a global scale. It breaks Ontario into different regions, talks about each regions' strengths, identifies stakeholders and suggests ways that all parties can work together to strengthen Ontario's competitiveness on a number of scales.</div>

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Pros and Cons of Employment - Interesting Article - 0 views

http://workathomemoms.about.com/od/Freelancers/a/Pros-And-Cons-Of-Employment-Compared-To-Self-Employment.htm Came across this article, found it to be pretty interesting to read. It was neat readi...

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The closer you look, the weaker Canada's job market appears - 2 views

www.macleans.ca/...ker-canadas-job-market-appears

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meganrowe on 05 Oct 14

While the unemployment rate may 'only' be at 7%, a more informed look at the statistics would reveal real Canadian struggle. 7% may seem low, but this stat does not include 'discouraged workers' in Canada (those who have given up on finding work and are no longer looking). And while the employment rate may appear to be at an all-time high, look closer and you find that most of those workers do NOT have full-time work, and the stats have climbed only because of the increase of women in paid roles in the last decades.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While the unemployment rate may 'only' be at 7%, a more informed look at the statistics would reveal real Canadian struggle. 7% may seem low, but this stat does not include 'discouraged workers' in Canada (those who have given up on finding work and are no longer looking). And while the employment rate may appear to be at an all-time high, look closer and you find that most of those workers do NOT have full-time work, and the stats have climbed only because of the increase of women in paid roles in the last decades.</div>

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Demographics in the Workplace - 0 views

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shawnaderksen on 05 Dec 14

Does your age affect your work? This article speaks of age demographics and how different ages affect people differently in the workplace

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Does your age affect your work? This article speaks of age demographics and how different ages affect people differently in the workplace</div>

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Guide to 12 Disruptive Technologies - 1 views

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andreafaulkner on 05 Dec 14

This looks like a really interesting website, that features quite a few different articles on work-place trends. This particular article reviews 10 technological developments that have the potential to be "disruptive" to how businesses currently run.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This looks like a really interesting website, that features quite a few different articles on work-place trends. This particular article reviews 10 technological developments that have the potential to be "disruptive" to how businesses currently run. </div>

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Job Market Trends and News - Job Bank - 0 views

www.jobbank.gc.ca/LMI_bulletin.do

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Following labour market events is key to helping job seekers understand where the opportunities (short, medium and long-term) might be in a local community and elsewhere in the country.
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  Local careers highlighted by this great government resource, specifically the SAIL store that opened just off Hespeler Road (Hwy 24) in Cambridge. It's great to see something so up to date, and be locally relevant!
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Local careers highlighted by this great government resource, specifically the SAIL store that opened just off Hespeler Road (Hwy 24) in Cambridge. It's great to see something so up to date, and be locally relevant!</div>
  
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The University of Windsor will be constructing a new, additional building for the School for Arts and Creative Innovation at the former Tunnel Bar-B-Q site downtown. The $12.8M development will begin in early 2015 and completed by August 2016. Construction Job Creation ON
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SAIL, an outdoors superstore, opened in Cambridge creating over 130 jobs Retail Trade Job Creation ON Kasabonika Lake First Nation received an estimated $12M from the Government of Canada to upgrade the community's diesel generating station. Con-Pro Industries Canada Ltd. was awarded the contract and will begin construction in spring 2015. Construction Job Creation ON Atelka Inc. is adding 25 bilingual customer service agent positions at its call centre in Cornwall Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services Job Creation ON Quebec-based clothing retailer La Maison Simons will open a store at the Rideau Centre in Ottawa in August 2016 Retail Trade Job Creation ON Highbury Canco Corporation is planning to expand its product line, which could result in 15 new jobs at its food processing plant in Leamington over the next few months. The company took over the Heinz plant in the summer 2014. Manufacturing Job Creation ON Cogeco Data Services Inc. is adding 20,000-sq.-ft. to its centre in Barrie by early 2015 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Job Creation ON Construction began on the Advanced Composites Fabrication, Repair and Test Centre at Canadore College's Aviation Technology Campus in North Bay. The $6M facility is expected to be open by summer 2015. Construction Job Creation BC Northern Iron Corp. is expected to begin dewatering the former Griffith Mine North Pit in the Red Lake mining district at the end of April 2015 to determine the quality and quantity of iron ore remaining Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Job Creation ON Retailer Reitmans (Canada) Limited will close its 107 Smart Set stores in Canada over the next 12 to 18 months, about 76 of which will be converted to other banners of the company. The total number of jobs affected in Ontario is currently unknown. Retail Trade Layoff ON
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colinsarkany on 07 Dec 14

This government of Canada resource is a search tool focused on large scale work-related events that are up-to-date within four weeks! This resource outlines what industry is in demand or what is up and coming, and has breakdowns and search features for each province/territory. This resource is a great place to find inspiration in a job search, as it helps focus in on various industries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This government of Canada resource is a search tool focused on large scale work-related events that are up-to-date within four weeks! This resource outlines what industry is in demand or what is up and coming, and has breakdowns and search features for each province/territory. This resource is a great place to find inspiration in a job search, as it helps focus in on various industries. </div>

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ContactPoint | Social Justice: What's the Career Practitioner's Role? - 0 views

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sarahbunting on 08 Dec 14

With my keen interest in social justice, I thought this was a great article to end the year on. This article summarizes much of what I feel about poverty and social justice. Career counselling is very client focused, and poverty is a socially constructed issue, and often the barriers our clients face are external to themselves. At the end the author sites how we must work with the community to make meaningful change for our clients. This is of utmost importance to me.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With my keen interest in social justice, I thought this was a great article to end the year on. This article summarizes much of what I feel about poverty and social justice. Career counselling is very client focused, and poverty is a socially constructed issue, and often the barriers our clients face are external to themselves. At the end the author sites how we must work with the community to make meaningful change for our clients. This is of utmost importance to me. </div>

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Two Trends in Global Poverty | Brookings Institution - 0 views

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