A study by Athabasca University says 77% of Canadian workers want to learn new skills to keep up with the changing needs of their jobs, including 70% who want to upgrade digital skills.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
“The data from this study is telling us that Canadians almost can’t keep up with the dizzying pace of technological growth in the workplace, yet our need to improve skills that support better human connections has never been greater,” said Alex Clark, president of Athabasca University. “After experiencing such acute isolation due to COVID-19, it’s almost like we need some post-pandemic interpersonal re-skilling, hence our deep thirst to take more courses to improve our leadership-focused soft skills.
Conducted Jan. 6-10, the study surveyed 1,507 Canadians who are members of the online Angus Reid Forum.
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