Social Policies, Labour Market and Education

Sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved without complementary measures in the social field which balance conflicting social pressures and marshal human resources within an efficient and socially fair framework. Such concerns span the domain of education and training, labour markets, equal opportunities, social inclusion, industrial relations and the social dialogue, justice and home affairs, social protection and the social economy. They are of concern as much to firms as to governments.

A good functioning labour market is vital for each country’s economy. Globalisation, migration and changing work patterns all influence labour markets, industrial relations and employment conditions. These changes make it necessary for governments and social partners to adjust their policies. At the same time, continuity in policies is essential in enabling employees and employers to adapt to labour market conditions in the short run.

Expertise 
ECORYS provides policy-oriented research, advice and technical assistance to governments, social partners and NGOs on a variety of labour market issues. Macro- and microanalysis can answer questions with regard to bargaining powers, demand and supply side effects, and the position of specific groups on the labour market. Quantitative surveys, model based prognoses and scenario analyses offer insight into future labour market developments. Furthermore, ECORYS provides hands-on assistance in the development policies and programmes and it offers concrete support for their implementation. ECORYS is also involved in the capacity building of labour market institutions in countries around the world.

 

Areas of work

  • Labour markets
  • Human resource management
  • Terms of employment (wage formation, social dialogue)
  • Social security and welfare to work
  • Equality of opportunity and social inclusion
  • Lifelong learning and skills development
  • Education
  • Justice and home affairs
  • Migration and refugees
  • Social economy and social enterprise
  • Health and welfare

 

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