Employment Guidelines

The Guidelines proposed by the Commission and approved by the Council, present common priorities to the Member States national employment policies. 

Since 2005, the employment guidelines are integrated with the macroeconomic and microeconomic policies and are set for a three year period. 

Employment Guidelines:

• Implement employment policies aiming at achieving full employment, improving quality and productivity at work, and strengthening social and territorial cohesion.
• Promote a lifecycle approach to work
• Ensure inclusive labour markets for job-seekers and disadvantaged people
• Improve matching of labour market needs
• Promote flexibility combined with employment security and reduce labour market segmentation
• Ensure employment-friendly wage and other labour cost developments
• Expand and improve investment in human capital.
• Adapt education and training systems in response to new competence requirements