New report reveals insights on how Canadian young people are navigating
a new employment reality
Our new report “Facing challenges, finding opportunity: Young people in Canada navigating a new employment reality” shares initial findings from the RBC Young People and Economic Inclusion Longitudinal Study, funded by RBC Future Launch. Explore the infographic below to discover the highlights from the research.
Employers should consider the following opportunities to retain and leverage the unique abilities of their young talent:
- Embrace the desire of younger employees to work in-person by providing meaningful in-person work experiences and supporting relationship-building when young people are in the office.
- Promote equal pay initiatives for young women, financial literacy, and support women’s access to higher-paying jobs.
- Implement initiatives to support young immigrants in their professional growth and integration into the workplace.
- Create more opportunities for intergenerational collaboration at work and recognize the value of diverse perspectives, especially in the context of an aging population.
Employers are key to shaping the future of work and powering the economy. Mobilizing talent is critical and requires flexible and dynamic ways of working that embrace equity and inclusion. Our investment in this study reflects our commitment to empowering young Canadians and ensuring that their aspirations are realized as the world of work continues to change.
Our data suggests that despite the challenges young people face, there are opportunities for employers and young people to work together. When we work collaboratively across generations finding solutions to complex problems becomes more likely.
About the RBC Young People & Economic Inclusion Longitudinal Study
This six-year longitudinal study (2022-2028) aims to understand and measure the outcomes for young people who have participated in RBC funded programs and how these outcomes vary over time. This study has unique characteristics that make it a trendsetter for social impact measurement; it is longitudinal, has had over 20,000 young people opt in to date and it will allow comparisons with the Canadian population through the Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey. This study is being funded by RBC Future Launch.