Demographics, technology changing the face of Alberta's workforce

The country’s businesses must deal with an aging workforce and growing technology requirements to stay competitive, the Business Development Bank of Canada says.
A survey the bank released Monday indicated labour force growth is projected to shrink to nearly zero over the next decade, and most firms are taking steps such as offering more flexible working arrangements and relying on older staff to ensure they can find qualified employees.
Alberta’s workforce is expected to grow by 1.2