“Human skills” essential to thriving in an increasingly automated job market: RBC research

Approximately 50% of Canadian jobs will by impacted by automation over the next 10 years, making the human touch essential to employability, according to new report by RBC.

The report—Humans Wanted—How Canadian youth can thrive in the age of disruption—finds that 4 million Canadians who are entering or are preparing to enter the workforce will need “a portfolio of ‘human skills’ to remain competitive and resilient,” RBC said in a press release.

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“Canada is on the brink of a skills revolution and we have a responsibility to prepare young people for the opportunities and ambiguities of the future,” said Dave McKay, RBC’s president and CEO.

Among the report’s key findings: the Canadian economy is expected to add 2.4 million jobs over the next four years, most requiring a varied mix of skills. RBC says “human skills”—critical thinking, co-ordination, social perceptiveness, active listening and complex problem solving—in addition to digital literacy, are absolute musts.

The report notes that young Canadians face inadequate education and training programs and labour market initiatives, as well as a lack of preparation by employers to help individuals—and organizations—navigate and thrive in the digital economy.

RBC is calling for a national review of post-secondary education programs and a partnership with the private sector to move skills and jobs information to real-time, interactive platforms, among other initiatives. RBC is also behind the new Future Launch program, a 10-year commitment to assist Canadian youth in meeting the future needs of employers.

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