Work & Labour Studies graduates in the workforce tackle a number of important issues:
- How are new technologies (like robots) impacting jobs? How to achieve gender and racial equity at work?
- Can work be organized so it is physically safe and mentally healthy?
- Why are so many new jobs temporary or precarious?
- What role do trade unions and other forms of collective organization have in promoting our rights at work and democracy in society?
Employers seek out the skills acquired by Work & Labour Studies graduates, such as:
- The ability to articulate a clear verbal and written presentation of the research findings and evidence.
- Writing for a variety of audiences, including through descriptive reports and analytical papers.
- Social research skills by conducting surveys, interviews, and fieldwork.
- Strong problem-solving, research, analysis and decision-making skills.
- The ability to analyze the root causes of social problems, and to work towards solutions with people from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
- Critical, reasoned thinking.
- Social analysis based on a well-rounded, holistic view of social and economic issues in all their complexity.
- Communication skills honed through verbal presentations, podcasts, discussions and debates and use of social media.
Examples of Work & Labour Studies career paths:
- Human Resources Managers
- Lawyers (e.g. Human Rights and Labour Law)
- Union Representatives
- Teachers and Professors
- Occupational Health & Safety Coordinators
- Disability/Vocational Managers
- Arbitrator/Mediator (Government & private firms)
- Policy Analysts (Private & Public Sector)
- Labour Relations Managers
- International Development Officers
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