Gender and The Future Workforce examines the shifts in gender-based career preferences of Millennials (born from 1981) and Generation Z (born 1994 onwards) from over 3,000 respondents across male, female and gender-neutral (non-binary) perspectives in Canada.
Using this information, we evaluate the status of the gender gap in the workplace—where progress is being made and where it’s not—and how businesses, educators and policymakers can work together to create an inclusive workplace for the next generation.
The similarities and differences in occupational interests, work values and priorities, motivating factors and desired supports between males, females and gender-neutral (non-binary) young people
How these preferences affect recruitment and retention of young talent and the gender-specific gaps employers can resolve to create more inclusive workplaces
The implications of the gender-based shifts for achieving gender equality and preparing young talent for the future of jobs
Topics Covered
Career Interests
Education pathway, job aspirations, today’s young entrepreneurs, youth perspectives
Expectations and Concerns
Career outlook, concerns and confidence; workplace preferences, work-life balance, defining career success
Recruitment and Retention
Workplace priorities, salary expectations, passion and career, make or break factors
Desired Supports
Opportunities for support, maximize your workforce