Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264379843
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
In a global economy transformed by rapid technological advances, ageing populations, shifting global supply chains, changing consumer preferences and efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, firms' skill needs are changing. Skill gaps – the mismatch between workers' skills and those required – pose a significant challenge for firms to meet business needs in this changing environment. This report, based on results from the PIAAC Employer Survey Module, examines the prevalence and impact of skill gaps in five European countries: Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the Slovak Republic, and analyses how firms are responding through strategies such as skills anticipation, training and targeted recruitment. The report finds that skill gaps are widespread, especially in technical skills, teamworking and problem solving. These gaps lead to challenges, including increased workloads for existing staff, higher operating costs and difficulties in implementing new work practices. To address these issues, most enterprises focus on training and development, while fewer choose to recruit new staff or change the way work is organised.
OECD Skills Studies Understanding Skill Gaps in Firms Results of the PIAAC Employer Module
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264379843
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
In a global economy transformed by rapid technological advances, ageing populations, shifting global supply chains, changing consumer preferences and efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, firms' skill needs are changing. Skill gaps – the mismatch between workers' skills and those required – pose a significant challenge for firms to meet business needs in this changing environment. This report, based on results from the PIAAC Employer Survey Module, examines the prevalence and impact of skill gaps in five European countries: Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the Slovak Republic, and analyses how firms are responding through strategies such as skills anticipation, training and targeted recruitment. The report finds that skill gaps are widespread, especially in technical skills, teamworking and problem solving. These gaps lead to challenges, including increased workloads for existing staff, higher operating costs and difficulties in implementing new work practices. To address these issues, most enterprises focus on training and development, while fewer choose to recruit new staff or change the way work is organised.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264379843
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
In a global economy transformed by rapid technological advances, ageing populations, shifting global supply chains, changing consumer preferences and efforts to achieve net-zero emissions, firms' skill needs are changing. Skill gaps – the mismatch between workers' skills and those required – pose a significant challenge for firms to meet business needs in this changing environment. This report, based on results from the PIAAC Employer Survey Module, examines the prevalence and impact of skill gaps in five European countries: Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the Slovak Republic, and analyses how firms are responding through strategies such as skills anticipation, training and targeted recruitment. The report finds that skill gaps are widespread, especially in technical skills, teamworking and problem solving. These gaps lead to challenges, including increased workloads for existing staff, higher operating costs and difficulties in implementing new work practices. To address these issues, most enterprises focus on training and development, while fewer choose to recruit new staff or change the way work is organised.
OECD Skills Studies Survey of Adult Skills – Reader's Companion
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 926497332X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), provides a comprehensive overview of adults' literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem solving skills – skills that are fundamental for personal, economic, and societal development. These key information-processing skills provide the foundation for access to employment, higher wages and continuous learning, while enabling individuals to navigate the complexities of their personal and civic lives. The Survey of Adult Skills 2023: Reader’s Companion describes the design and methodology of the survey and its relationship to other international skills assessments conducted by the OECD. It is a companion volume to Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?: Survey of Adult Skills 2023, which reports initial results from the 31 countries and economies that participated in the latest edition of the Survey of Adult Skills and collected data in 2022/23.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 926497332X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), provides a comprehensive overview of adults' literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem solving skills – skills that are fundamental for personal, economic, and societal development. These key information-processing skills provide the foundation for access to employment, higher wages and continuous learning, while enabling individuals to navigate the complexities of their personal and civic lives. The Survey of Adult Skills 2023: Reader’s Companion describes the design and methodology of the survey and its relationship to other international skills assessments conducted by the OECD. It is a companion volume to Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World?: Survey of Adult Skills 2023, which reports initial results from the 31 countries and economies that participated in the latest edition of the Survey of Adult Skills and collected data in 2022/23.
OECD Skills Studies Do Adults Have the Skills They Need to Thrive in a Changing World? Survey of Adult Skills 2023
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264987045
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), provides a comprehensive overview of adults' literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem solving skills – skills that are fundamental for personal, economic, and societal development. These key information-processing skills provide the foundation for access to employment, higher wages and continuous learning, while enabling individuals to navigate the complexities of their personal and civic lives. A total of 31 countries and economies, mostly OECD members, participated in the 2023 survey. As 27 of these countries also participated in the previous cycle of the Survey of Adult Skills, the data provide valuable insights into how literacy and numeracy skills have evolved over the past decade. This publication presents the state of adult skills and their evolution over the last decade and explores the relationship between these skills and economic and social outcomes. It highlights the importance of developing and maintaining skills in today's dynamic world.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264987045
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, a product of the OECD Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), provides a comprehensive overview of adults' literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem solving skills – skills that are fundamental for personal, economic, and societal development. These key information-processing skills provide the foundation for access to employment, higher wages and continuous learning, while enabling individuals to navigate the complexities of their personal and civic lives. A total of 31 countries and economies, mostly OECD members, participated in the 2023 survey. As 27 of these countries also participated in the previous cycle of the Survey of Adult Skills, the data provide valuable insights into how literacy and numeracy skills have evolved over the past decade. This publication presents the state of adult skills and their evolution over the last decade and explores the relationship between these skills and economic and social outcomes. It highlights the importance of developing and maintaining skills in today's dynamic world.
OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2024 Issue 2
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264464433
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The global economy remains resilient, despite differences in the strength of activity and incomes across countries and sectors. Inflation has continued to fall, supporting real incomes, but consumer confidence is yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels in many countries. Global growth is projected to be 3.2% this year and 3.3% in 2025 and 2026, with inflation easing further. Nonetheless, the outlook is highly uncertain. An intensification of geopolitical tensions or global trade restrictions could hamper further disinflation and weaken the growth outlook. At the same time, future shocks could trigger disruptive corrections in financial markets, magnified by high debt and stretched asset valuations. The key policy priorities are to ensure a continued and lasting decline in inflation, enhanced efforts to establish a credible fiscal path that will secure debt sustainability, and ambitious reforms to raise sustainable and inclusive growth in the medium term. This issue includes an assessment of the global economic situation, a chapter on developments in labour shortages and associated policy considerations and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country. Coverage is provided for all OECD members as well as for selected partner economies.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264464433
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The global economy remains resilient, despite differences in the strength of activity and incomes across countries and sectors. Inflation has continued to fall, supporting real incomes, but consumer confidence is yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels in many countries. Global growth is projected to be 3.2% this year and 3.3% in 2025 and 2026, with inflation easing further. Nonetheless, the outlook is highly uncertain. An intensification of geopolitical tensions or global trade restrictions could hamper further disinflation and weaken the growth outlook. At the same time, future shocks could trigger disruptive corrections in financial markets, magnified by high debt and stretched asset valuations. The key policy priorities are to ensure a continued and lasting decline in inflation, enhanced efforts to establish a credible fiscal path that will secure debt sustainability, and ambitious reforms to raise sustainable and inclusive growth in the medium term. This issue includes an assessment of the global economic situation, a chapter on developments in labour shortages and associated policy considerations and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country. Coverage is provided for all OECD members as well as for selected partner economies.
Skills for the Labor Market in Indonesia
Author: Emanuela Di Gropello
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821386158
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In Indonesia, the past two decades have been a time of great progress but also massive transformations and abrupt setbacks. In this context, this book reviews the main characteristics of - and trends in - demand for skills in Indonesia. It seeks to document the existence of a possible skills mismatch between employer demands and the available supply, the contribution of the education and training sector to this mismatch, and possible measures to improve the education and training system's responsiveness to what the labor market and the economy need. In today's job market in Indonesia, there appears to be a premium on theoretical and practical knowledge of the job. While skills do not appear to be yet among the most important constraints for the economy, the situation is different for larger more export-oriented manufacturing firms. Subjective assessments of difficulties of matching needs with available skills provide evidence that skills are becoming an issue overall in Indonesia. The widest gaps across professional profiles are for English and computer skills followed by thinking and behavioral skills. Theoretical and practical knowledge of the job are also considered to be weak. There are important gaps in creativity, computing and some technical skills for young workers. English remains the largest gap. Five general skill related priorities can be highlighted for Indonesia. First, the country needs to improve skill measurement to get a fuller understanding of skill needs and gaps. Second, it is urgent for Indonesia to address the still unsatisfactory quality and relevance of its formal education, including higher education. Third, the country needs to set-up multiple pathways for skill development. Fourth, the country needs to develop an integrated approach to tackle skill development for youth. Fifth, Indonesia should also tackle labor market constraints which affect the skill matching process.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821386158
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In Indonesia, the past two decades have been a time of great progress but also massive transformations and abrupt setbacks. In this context, this book reviews the main characteristics of - and trends in - demand for skills in Indonesia. It seeks to document the existence of a possible skills mismatch between employer demands and the available supply, the contribution of the education and training sector to this mismatch, and possible measures to improve the education and training system's responsiveness to what the labor market and the economy need. In today's job market in Indonesia, there appears to be a premium on theoretical and practical knowledge of the job. While skills do not appear to be yet among the most important constraints for the economy, the situation is different for larger more export-oriented manufacturing firms. Subjective assessments of difficulties of matching needs with available skills provide evidence that skills are becoming an issue overall in Indonesia. The widest gaps across professional profiles are for English and computer skills followed by thinking and behavioral skills. Theoretical and practical knowledge of the job are also considered to be weak. There are important gaps in creativity, computing and some technical skills for young workers. English remains the largest gap. Five general skill related priorities can be highlighted for Indonesia. First, the country needs to improve skill measurement to get a fuller understanding of skill needs and gaps. Second, it is urgent for Indonesia to address the still unsatisfactory quality and relevance of its formal education, including higher education. Third, the country needs to set-up multiple pathways for skill development. Fourth, the country needs to develop an integrated approach to tackle skill development for youth. Fifth, Indonesia should also tackle labor market constraints which affect the skill matching process.
Getting Skills Right: Future-Ready Adult Learning Systems
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264311750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
With digitalisation, deepening globalisation and population ageing, the world of work is changing. The extent to which individuals, firms and economies can harness the benefits of these changes critically depends on the readiness of adult learning systems to help people develop relevant skills ...
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264311750
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
With digitalisation, deepening globalisation and population ageing, the world of work is changing. The extent to which individuals, firms and economies can harness the benefits of these changes critically depends on the readiness of adult learning systems to help people develop relevant skills ...
OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training Seven Questions about Apprenticeships Answers from International Experience
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 926430648X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
After a period of relative neglect in many countries, apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning are experiencing a revival. Their effectiveness in easing school-to-work transitions and serving the economy is increasingly recognised. However, engaging individuals, employers, social ...
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 926430648X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
After a period of relative neglect in many countries, apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning are experiencing a revival. Their effectiveness in easing school-to-work transitions and serving the economy is increasingly recognised. However, engaging individuals, employers, social ...
OECD Employment Outlook 2019 The Future of Work
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264497005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
The 2019 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook presents new evidence on changes in job stability, underemployment and the share of well-paid jobs, and discusses the policy implications of these changes with respect to how technology, globalisation, population ageing, and other megatrends are transforming the labour market in OECD countries.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264497005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
The 2019 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook presents new evidence on changes in job stability, underemployment and the share of well-paid jobs, and discusses the policy implications of these changes with respect to how technology, globalisation, population ageing, and other megatrends are transforming the labour market in OECD countries.
OECD Employment Outlook 2023 Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264599363
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
The 2023 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook examines the latest labour market developments in OECD countries. It focuses, in particular, on the evolution of labour demand and widespread shortages, as well as on wage developments in times of high inflation and related policies.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264599363
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
The 2023 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook examines the latest labour market developments in OECD countries. It focuses, in particular, on the evolution of labour demand and widespread shortages, as well as on wage developments in times of high inflation and related policies.
Investing in Skills for Inclusive Trade
Author: Marc Bacchetta
Publisher: World Trade Organization
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
In recent decades, the global economy has experienced a profound transformation due to trade integration and technological progress as well as important political changes. This transformation has been accompanied by significant positive effects at the global level, as increased trade integration has helped to raise incomes in advanced and developing economies, lifting millions out of poverty. At the same time, it has translated into changes experienced by individuals, companies and communities. While overall, better job opportunities are on the rise, workers who are forced to leave their existing jobs may find it difficult to share in these improvements. Policies aimed at facilitating adjustment can reduce the number of those left behind by trade or technology, while at the same time raising the net gains from these developments, improving overall efficiency and boosting incomes. Given the role of skills in productivity and in trade performance as well as in access to employment and wage distribution, a strong emphasis on skills development is vital for both firms and workers. This publication argues that in the current fast-changing context of globalization, where technology and trade relations evolve rapidly, the responsiveness of skills supply to demand plays a central role not only from an efficiency perspective, but also from a distributional perspective. Featuring results from the ILO's Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) programme, this report shows that appropriate skills development policies are key to helping firms participate in trade, and also to helping workers find good jobs.
Publisher: World Trade Organization
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
In recent decades, the global economy has experienced a profound transformation due to trade integration and technological progress as well as important political changes. This transformation has been accompanied by significant positive effects at the global level, as increased trade integration has helped to raise incomes in advanced and developing economies, lifting millions out of poverty. At the same time, it has translated into changes experienced by individuals, companies and communities. While overall, better job opportunities are on the rise, workers who are forced to leave their existing jobs may find it difficult to share in these improvements. Policies aimed at facilitating adjustment can reduce the number of those left behind by trade or technology, while at the same time raising the net gains from these developments, improving overall efficiency and boosting incomes. Given the role of skills in productivity and in trade performance as well as in access to employment and wage distribution, a strong emphasis on skills development is vital for both firms and workers. This publication argues that in the current fast-changing context of globalization, where technology and trade relations evolve rapidly, the responsiveness of skills supply to demand plays a central role not only from an efficiency perspective, but also from a distributional perspective. Featuring results from the ILO's Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) programme, this report shows that appropriate skills development policies are key to helping firms participate in trade, and also to helping workers find good jobs.