Workforce

Hiring challenges persist as employers now take an average of 44 days to fill open positions, according to research by The Josh Bersin Company and AMS.

27% of U.S. professionals say they are interested in learning AI skills in the next year.

The project will prepare 10,000 skilled construction trades workers for regional expansion projects and double the number of professionals trained in high-need healthcare occupations.

An OECD report reveals that an average of 27% of jobs are at risk of being eliminated by AI across 38 countries.

The unemployment rate for Black workers rose to 6% in June, the highest since August 2022.

In 1984, people under the age of 40 made up more than 60% of the workforce, but that has now fallen to 45%.

Flexible work hours, better childcare availability, and pay rises in response to labor shortages have all contributed to the growth rate of women’s participation in the workforce.

San Francisco recorded a drop of nearly 210,000 people during a typical workday in 2021 compared to 2019.

The plan also includes provisions for permanent residency pathways for STEM field workers and entrepreneurs who establish companies employing Canadians.

The surge in employment was particularly felt in industries that directly serve consumers, such as leisure and hospitality.