Shaping the future of work in Canada: beyond the COVID-19 pandemic

As the [Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)] pandemic nears the three year mark, there is a critical need for deeper analysis on how work in Canada is changing and the impact this has on workers, employers and policymakers. The Shaping the Future of Work in Canada project is designed to help fill this gap by contributing rich data to inform public discussions around the evolving nature of work, job quality, employee well-being and future working arrangements. This report is based on data from the Future of Work in Canada survey (FWCS) that includes over 5,000 respondents from across Canada representing the working-age adult population. The FWCS gathered detailed information on worker's socio-demographic status and their work experiences during the pandemic, including their labour force activity, experiences and perceptions of remote work, job satisfaction, well-being, and future expectations and plans.

The FWCS findings have direct implications for employers' recruitment and retention strategies, and for how they go about planning their post-pandemic work arrangements. They also highlight for employers the need to provide all employees with meaningful input into post-pandemic work plans. Employers who succeed in doing this are more likely to build a loyal and committed workforce.

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