The Future of Work

Authors

  • Janine L. Moore Royal Roads University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v16i2.3117

Keywords:

Work, Future, Canadian economy, self-employment

Abstract

The current state of the Canadian economy was predicted 18 years ago. If it comes as a surprise today, you weren’t paying attention. Research shows the steady growth in short-term contracts, part-time jobs, self-employment and the “gig economy” were all expected. What is surprising is the lack of preparation for this trend. We need to remind ourselves that a full-time job with benefits and a single employer for life was a blip in human history.
How you adapt to the new economy will depend on how you respond to the changes underway. 

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Published

2017-09-04

How to Cite

Moore, J. L. (2017). The Future of Work. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 16(2), 19–23. https://doi.org/10.82396/cjcd.v16i2.3117

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Graduate Student Research Briefs

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