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View in North AmericaFeelings about the futureA third of workers in the region (33%) don’t feel secure in their job, and 37%
of workers in the USA and 33% of Canadians would consider doing extra unpaid hours to help make their job more secure. But at the same time, three in 10 workers in the USA (30%) and one in four Canadians (24%) expect a promotion in the next 12 months. Given that fewer than half (47%) of workers in Canada say they talk about career progression with their employer (compared to 58% in the USA, their comparatively low expectations with regards to promotion are hardly surprising. Discussions with employers around skills and training requirements
are also rarer in Canada, while only half of workers there say that their employer invests in the skills they need to advance their career in the future | People at Work 2023: A Workforce View in North America
SummaryIn these mature and world-leading economies that comprise two G member states, there’s plenty for workers to be positive about especially in areas like flexibility and mental health support. However, room for improvement exists on issues such as pay and prospects as well as DEI and stress. The size
and prevalence of pay rises, improvement in areas like job security and investment in skills training all seem set to be front of mind for many North American workers as we look ahead.
My employer invests in the skills I need for me to advance my career in the futureUSA
Canada
In both countries, people skills and management skills are viewed as the most important skills for workers to have in their roles in the next five years, while cross-cultural/international relations Share with your friends: 
