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Custom R&D

We leverage experience, expertise, and a unique position in the skills and talent ecosystem to take on small, medium, and large qualitative or quantitative research projects. Do you have a research project in mind or need one done? 

See our work in the following areas of focus: Work-Integrated Learning, Accessibility, Upskilling and Reskilling, Technology and AI Adoption, International Talent, Net-Zero, and Productivity and Innovation.

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Highlights from our custom R&D work below:

Productivity + Innovation

Skills and strategies for quality hybrid work in Canada

For employers in the knowledge economy, hybrid work remains critical not only to post-pandemic recovery but to the future of work. 

Research Report
Net-Zero

Navigating net-zero: Faculty perspectives on greening post-secondary curricula

Canada is in the midst of transitioning to a net-zero economy, with growing demands across sectors and industries for workers with green skills.

Research Report
Upskilling + Reskilling

Upskilling and Reskilling: how employers are retraining and retaining Canada's workforce

New report shows Canada's leading companies are finding new and innovative ways to retain and retrain their workforce.

Research Report
Accessibility

Employer Perspectives on Hiring Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities (PwDs) are an under-utilized talent pool in Canada, despite post-secondary achievements and work readiness. 

Research Report
Accessibility

Accessible Procurement in Canada

We spoke with leaders from procurement intermediary organizations and procurement professionals from federally-regulated organizations to learn what employers are doing about AP.

Research Report

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