Why do businesses need

STEAM to future-proof
Canada’s work force?

Group no.5

Vansh Kathuria(vk20xw@brocku.ca)
Alyan Hassan(ah20wi@brocku.ca)
Tej Patel(tp20wr@brocku.ca)
 What is STEAM?
S – Science

T – Technology

E - Engineering

A – Liberal Arts

M - Mathematics
 WORKFORCE AS A
BUSINESS ISSUE
WHAT IS WORKFORCE?

 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN OR AVAILABLE TO WORK FOR BUSINESS COMPANIES

OR FIRMS.
 BUSINESSES SHOULD BE AWARE OF ISSUES REGARDING WORKFORCE IN
ORDER TO MAKE THE MOST STRATEGIC BUSINESS DECISIONS, AND AVOID
ANY SURPRISES.

ISSUES WITH WORKFORCE IN BUSINESS

• YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING OVER THE WORKPLACE HAVE DIFFERENT
VALUES
• BOOMERS ARE RETIRING TALENT GAP
• JOB HOPPING
.
COMPANIES TARGET WORKFORCE RISK IN FUTURE

Due to coronavirus pandemic, dangers related to business continuity, cybersecurity,

culture and talent management have taken over the world and are not yet over.
World Economic Forum warned that companies and their workforces are under pressure
as a result of financial, digital and reputational threats resulting from the pandemic

RISK ISSUES FOR WOKRFORCE IN COMPANIES

•Rapid digitalization is exponentially increasing cyber exposures, supply chain disruption is radically altering
business models.
•Companies could face lawsuits from employees who contract Covid-19 at the office, also rise in serious health
issues for company will limit operations.
•Meetings and tasks will be delayed as employees depending on home networks, which can be less stable
and less secure than corporate networks.
•There could be knock-on legal risks related to hiring a remote workforce in new jurisdictions
Canadian Education system
Canadian Education System
BACKGROUND
OF STEM
SHAD
 Shad program boldly teaches arts, design
and business alongside science, technology,
math and engineering
 Encourage companies to have a Backup Plan

Covid-19 crisis: Noida kids come up with unique

toothpick' hack to ensure lift hygiene

'
EXAMPLE
A STEM grad might help build an app that allows
for speedy contact tracing of COVID-19 infections.
A STEAM grad might build one with a fun, well-
designed interface that’s easier to use and which
ultimately enjoys far greater adoption.
CONCLUSION
 Companies strategy in order to
survive for future.

The right strategy and understanding of the latest technology will help you
better manage your personnel company and attain workforce flexibility.
Companies must try to address problems with their workforce visibility and
performances.

Would a slight shift in semantics nudge our society

towards a more creative, empathic, resilient and healthy
future? It’s worth a try.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
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t-stem-to-future-proof-canadas-work/

RESEARCH MATERIAL TO SUPPORT IDEAS AND WORKFORCE

ISSUES
• https://www.google.com.pk/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/companies-target-workforce-risks-i
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• https://spendmatters.com/2021/01/25/with-no-technology-for-total-talent-management-companie
s-must-build-a-plan-that-is-truly-flexible/
• https://climb.pcc.edu/blog/top-4-workforce-issues-that-businesses-are-facing-today
• https://t.co/fMgqgbTdt6?amp=1
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• https://www.shad.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/home-why-image.png