Faculty of Education

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Module 03

André Samson Ph.D., c.o.

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Overview of the Overview of the PresentationPresentation

1. Evolution of the Concept of Work1. Evolution of the Concept of Work1.1 Emergence of a Global Economy

1.2 Workplace and Globalization

2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce2.1 Increase in the Number of Jobs

2.2 Lower Unemployment Rate

2.3 Participation Rates

2.4 Transformation of the Workforce

2.5 Demographic Pressures

2.6 Conditions of Success

2.7 21st Century Work Ethic

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““Career counselling is not intended to Career counselling is not intended to

help the individual make immediate help the individual make immediate

decisions, rather it provides each decisions, rather it provides each

individual with the tools to make individual with the tools to make

permanent career choices and permanent career choices and

decisions”. decisions”.

OCDE, (2003). Orientation professionnelle: nouvelles pistes de réflexion. Une

analyse des politiques d’éducation. Paris

1.1 Emergence of a Global Economy1.1 Emergence of a Global EconomyThe collapse of the tariff barriers to trade and the emergence of international economies have contributed to a global economy

Both public and private organisations are forced to develop and operate in a growing competitive context

This global competition has forced organisations to continually adapt and reinvent themselves

Furthermore, technological advances are also playing an important role in this global economy

OCDE, (2003). Orientation professionnelle: nouvelles pistes de réflexion. Une analyse des politiques d’éducation. Paris

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1. Evolution of the Concept of 1. Evolution of the Concept of WorkWork

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1. Evolution of the Concept of 1. Evolution of the Concept of WorkWork

1.2 Workplace and Globalization1.2 Workplace and GlobalizationToday, we see a divide in the workforce between smaller jobs and ones that are well remunerated – Moving from one sector to another is becoming more and more difficult

There is a higher unemployment rate among people who are less qualified

Knowledge and specialized training now give access to upper levels of the workforce

There is not one career path to follow anymore

Guichard, J. (2003). De l’éducation à la carrière à l’éducation à l’humanité : quelles perspectives pour les approches éducatives au 21ièmes siècle ? Carriérologie, 9 (1) 2-12

Riverin-Simard, D. (2003). Le sens du travail et la carriérologie. Carriérologie, revue francophone internationale. http://www.carrierologie.uqam.ca/volume08_3-

4/03_riverin/03_riverin.html

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1. Evolution of the Concept of 1. Evolution of the Concept of WorkWork

1.2 Workplace and Globalization1.2 Workplace and Globalization

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1. Evolution of the Concept of 1. Evolution of the Concept of WorkWork

1.2 Workplace and Globalization1.2 Workplace and Globalization

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1. Evolution of the Concept of 1. Evolution of the Concept of WorkWork

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Workplace Workplace

of years beforeof years before

Stability, predictability Permanence Standards work patterns Valuing loyalty Linear growth Onetime learning

Realities of Today’s WorkplacesRealities of Today’s Workplaces

Today’s realities in Today’s realities in

the workplacethe workplace

Change, uncertainty Temporariness Flexible work Valuing performance and skills Multiple careers Lifelong learning

2.1 Increase in the Number of Jobs2.1 Increase in the Number of Jobs

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.2 Lower Unemployment Rate2.2 Lower Unemployment Rate

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.2 Lower Unemployment Rate2.2 Lower Unemployment Rate

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.3 Participation Rates2.3 Participation Rates

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.3 Participation Rates2.3 Participation Rates

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.4 Transformation of the Workforce2.4 Transformation of the Workforce

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.4 Transformation of the Workforce2.4 Transformation of the Workforce

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.5 Demographic Pressures2.5 Demographic Pressures

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.6 Conditions of Success2.6 Conditions of SuccessIn this ever-changing context, Meister (1994) identified essential abilities that employees must demonstrate. These abilities are:

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.7 21st Century Work Ethic2.7 21st Century Work EthicAccording to Savickas (1993) career counselling will no longer simply aim to promote career development

Career counsellors will have to encourage the development of self-affirmation, the exploration of career values and decision making skills

In other words, self-development will become more import than career development

The role of work will lose its importance compared to other functions. Today’s workplace is considered less of a place to invest yourself and more of a place to invest in yourself.

Savickas, M.L.(1993). Career Counseling in the Postmodern Era. Journal of Cogntive Psychotherrapy:

An international Quarterly,(7) 3, 201-215.

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

2.7 21st Century Work Ethic2.7 21st Century Work Ethic

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2. The Canadian Workforce2. The Canadian Workforce

Work

Family Leisure

HealthHealth Social Life

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“… “… career counselling must promote career counselling must promote

the individual’s development and the individual’s development and

decision making skills based on a decision making skills based on a

labour force that is in constant labour force that is in constant

mutation”mutation”

Saviskas, M.L. (1993). Career Counseling in the Postmodern Era. Journal of Cognitive

Psychotherapy: An International Quaternly7(3),2005-214.