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Human Capital

To beat the robots, you just need the skill and will to learn

December 16, 2019

As the shelf life of tech skills shortens, human skills will be needed to thrive in a AI-powered economy.

How to Win the Skills Game: 10 Ideas for the 2020s

December 4, 2019

Ideas on how the school system might better prepare youth for the rapidly changing world of work.

Paging Dr. Data: How the coming skills revolution can transform healthcare

November 13, 2019

Automation won't replace the human aspects of healthcare. It will enable practitioners to do their work better than before.

Digital Vegetables: The Shift to Automation in Canada’s Greenhouses

October 8, 2019

Greenhouses are a frontier sector for automation. These two agricultural producers are exploring the opportunities presented by high tech.

A Better Student Exchange: Why More Canadians Need to Study Abroad

September 6, 2019

For Canada to succeed in an increasingly globalized world, its workforce must be equipped with global awareness and cultural competencies.

Farmer 4.0: How the Coming Skills Revolution Can Transform Agriculture

August 27, 2019

A fourth agricultural revolution is underway. Farmer 4.0, a new RBC report, looks at how Canada can help feed a growing world.

How the Skilled Trades are Winning Over Women

August 16, 2019

Canada is facing a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople. We can deepen the talent pool by recruiting, training and mentoring women.

Dax Dasilva & the Disruptive Force of Diversity and Inclusion

June 23, 2019

Dasilva's new book showcases something to celebrate this Pride month: diversity and inclusion could change everything.

Bridging the Gap: What if Co-ops Weren’t Just for Students, But for Teachers?

June 17, 2019

Our latest report on the future of work, Bridging the Gap, raises the idea of co-ops for teachers, which have gained traction in the U.S.

Are Canadian Boards Ready for their Amazon Moment?

June 14, 2019

It's a sobering stat for any board in 2019: only 53 companies have stayed on the Fortune 500 list from 1955 to today.

What China’s Ascent in the University Rankings Means for Canada

June 14, 2019

Canada's international student population is soaring: a record 572,000 students from abroad were studying at our postsecondary schoo,,ls in 2018, a 16% jump from the year before.

Bridging the Gap: What Canadians Told Us About the Skills Revolution

May 1, 2019

We heard some compelling ideas – big and small – from Canadians about how we can prepare for the future.