Research
IEC-BC produces research and updates on immigrant employment issues in BC in addition to providing relevant external reports. Read the latest findings, announcements and news below.
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Global Talent for SMEs
This ALLIES report is the result of the first stages of a research project exploring existing policies, programs and initiatives that engage or otherwise influence the human resource practices of SMEs. The overall goal is to develop new, innovative ideas, and to promote promising programs that encourage SMEs to hire skilled immigrants.
Welcome to Canada. Now What?
The 2011 Dialogue on diversity white paper produced by Deloitte brings together the perspectives of employers, community organizations, special interest groups, government agencies, ministries and immigrants on how to unlock the potential of newcomers for business growth and innovation.
Projected Trends to 2031 for the Canadian Labour Force
All five projection scenarios show the labour force growing by 2031, although the participation rate could fall. The labour force also could be composed of more immigrants and visible miniorities by 2031.
Tracking Global Trends
This 2011 Ernst & Young report shows how three underlying drivers (demographic shifts, reshaped global power structure, and disruptive innovation) connect the six broad long-term developments that are shaping the world.
Global Talent Risk - Seven Responses
Industries and countries worldwide will require major increases of highly educated people in their workforces to sustain economic growth, argues a new report prepared by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report analyses projected talent shortages by 2020 and 2030 in 25 countries, 13 industries and 9 occupational clusters.
Immigrant Workforce Integration in BC: Research on Programs, Services and Resources to Support BC Employer Hiring Immigrants: May - November 2009
This IEC-BC report highlights results of a three-phase research on programs, services and resources to support British Columbia's employers hiring immigrants.
IEC Enhanced Mentoring Model
This IEC-BC report outlines a draft framework for an Enhanced Mentoring Model in BC with a focus on the key stakeholders in this model.
Effective Relationships between Employers & Service Providers
The IEC-BC report identifies the characteristics and practices that create effective relationships between employers and employment service providers.
Immigrant Employment-Related Mentoring Programs in BC: A Scan of Current Services
This IEC-BC report identifies currently available mentorship programs within BC, examines their outcomes, and identifies key elements of success, as well as major challenges.