Use the following resources to get industry overviews, to help you get a sense of the potential for company growth, the potential for labour and talent supply, and more.
Find research and economic indicators on all aspects of Canadian public policy and management; economic trends at national, provincial and international levels.
Click on the "Industry profiles" link in the right column to see if your industry is listed. If not, enter your industry in the search box (i.e. restaurants industry) on the main search screen. Select Industry Profile.
Search in this database, a scholarly and comprehensive way to explore and understand business research topics. Search nearly 3,000 worldwide business periodicals for in-depth coverage of business.
DMS Reference HC 106.84 .H36 (2009 & 2010). Check out this US-focused publication to gain an overview of the business-shaping trends in a particular industry and insight into issues affecting their customers and partners. Each industry report includes a section called "Human Resources" that discuss staffing and HR planning.