A PES Network Memorandum for the Next European Leadership (23/04/2024)
A PES Network Memorandum for the Next European Leadership
PES Network Capacity Report shows latest trends in Public Employment Services (30/04/2024)
The PES Network just released its annual "Trends in PES: Assessment Report on PES Capacity", offering an overview of the latest developments in PES. Drawing from extensive data collected from PES Network members, the report provides insights into the landscape of employment services across 31 PES.
Skills, the Labour Market, and Initiatives from the Greek PES with Spiros Protopsaltis (23/04/2024)
Skills, the Labour Market, and Initiatives from the Greek PES with Spiros Protopsaltis
European Labour Market Barometer April 2024 – European Labour Market Barometer strengthens (23/04/2024)
European Labour Market Barometer April 2024 – European Labour Market Barometer strengthens
20th PES Board Meeting Meets to Discuss Skills, the Labour Market and Demographic Changes (15/12/2023)
20th PES Board Meeting Meets to Discuss Skills, the Labour Market and Demographic Changes
Charting the Future: Insights from PES Network's Chair with Caroline Mancel (27/11/2023)
In PESPod's 19th episode, Chair of the PES Network and Deputy Director General at PES Actiris, Caroline Mancel, discusses challenges in the European labour market, skills shortages and the PES Network's strategic role. Explore her vision for fostering partnerships and creating value within the European Public Employment Services. Listen Here.
Spanish Public Employment Service SEPE hosted its High-level Conference on Active Employment Policies, Pillar of the European Year of Skills in Barcelona 19-20 October 2023 (27/11/2023)
Barcelona recently hosted the Spanish Public Employment Service's (SEPE) High-level Conference on Active Employment Policies, a vital event within the framework of the European Year of Skills. Titled "Active Employment Policies, Pillar of the European Year of Skills," the conference delved into the evolving labour market dynamics and their impact on skills. Attendees included representatives from the European Commission, OECD, and EU ministers. With real testimonies and best practices showcased, the conference outlined active labour market policies as the linchpin for achieving the objectives of the European Year of Skills. Read more.
Jorge's Journey to IT Success through "UPskill - Digital Skills and Jobs" (27/11/2023)
Discover the journey of individuals like Jorge Miguel through the “UPskill - Digital Skills and Jobs” initiative by the Portuguese PES. This collaborative project aims to provide opportunities to undertake training, reskilling and qualifications in digital technologies, supporting the unemployed or underemployed from diverse backgrounds to navigate the evolving job market. All of which is contributing to the Portuguese Action Plan for the Digital Transition. Read more.
Bridging the Green Skills Gap through upskilling and relocation: Sofia's Journey with the RELOCATE Project's Training (27/11/2023)
Witness the journey from a three-year job search hiatus to a thriving role in the green energy sector, courtesy of the "Relocate" project by Arbetsförmedlingen, the Swedish PES. Empowered through a skills-first selection and a supportive relocation approach, Sofia landed an employment contract within three months. Read more.
European Labour Market Barometer October 2023 – European Labour Market Barometer falls even further below the 100-point mark (27/11/2023)
In October, the European Labour Market Barometer dipped to 99.1 points, marking its sixth consecutive decline. Unemployment predictions fell to 97.4 points, signalling challenges, while employment prospects, now at 100.9 points, remain cautiously optimistic. The energy crisis's impact on the world economy continues to cast a shadow over Europe's labour markets. Read more.
How to deliver customer-centred Public Employment Services in the digital age (27/11/2023)
Discover the PES Network Toolkit on Customer-Centred Service Delivery in a Digital Age, developed to enhance frontline services by leveraging human-centred design. This resource shares success stories from PES and labour market actors, promoting innovations such as one-stop shops, customer outreach, offering customers a range of programmes, and integration with technology. Explore diverse solutions for meeting evolving service needs. Read more.
PES Network Skills Conference Highlights Urgency for Collaborative Action to Bridge Skills Gap (27/11/2023)
The synthesis paper from the PES Network Stakeholder Conference is now available. The conference took place in the context of the European Year of Skills. The synthesis paper highlights the role of PES and their partners in tackling Europe’s skill needs, and key learning points for PES and their partners on skills assessment, recognising informal learning, and solving unmet skills demand. Read more.
PES Network Stakeholder Conference 2022 Synthesis Paper (27/11/2023)
PES Network Stakeholder Conference 2022 Synthesis Paper
Network events (28/11/2023)
Network events
EU Employment news (27/11/2023)
1. Public consultation on the performance of the European Labour Authority (ELA): Have your say
2. Inforegio - Harnessing Talent in Europe: Commission launches the demography toolbox (europa.eu) 27 October
3. National Recovery and Resilience Plans: social investment on the rise, but much still to be improved | European Economic and Social Committee (europa.eu)
4. EUREStv: Exploring the world of European labour mobility (europa.eu) 6 Oct
5. European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission (europa.eu) 12 Sep
6. Commission proposes European Disability and Parking Card valid in all Member States - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission (europa.eu) 6 Sep
7. Towards a more digital social security coordination: Commission proposes steps to make it easier for Europeans to live, work and travel abroad - Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion - European Commission (europa.eu) 6 Sep
