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Michel Cournoyer
Job Vacancies in Europe, QIV2018 – At 2.3%, up from 2.0% YTY
The job vacancy rate in the euro area (EA19) was 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2018, up from 2.1% in the third quarter of 2018 and from 2.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the EU28, the job vacancy rate … Continue reading
Social Protection for Non-Standard Workers – What works ?
Most social protection systems were designed with the archetypical full-time dependent employee in mind . Work patterns deviating from this model – be it self-employment or online ‘gig work ‘ – can lead to coverage gaps. This is not a marginal issue. Across the OECD on average, 16% of all workers are self-employed, and a … Continue reading
Immigrants and Immigration in US – How many and how have the number changed over time
How many immigrants reside in the United States? More than 44.5 million immigrants resided in the United States in 2017, the historical high since census records have been kept. One in seven U.S. residents is foreign born, according to 2017 American Community Survey (ACS) data. While immigrants’ current share—13.7 percent—of the overall U.S. population (325.7 … Continue reading
Essential Digital Skills Framework for UK- What adults need to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world
The essential digital skills framework defines the digital skills adults need to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world. This framework has been designed to support providers, organisations and employers across the UK who offer training for adults to secure their essential digital skills. The frameworks sets out 5 categories of … Continue reading
Immigrants – Majorities in top migrant destination countries say they strengthen their countries
Majorities of publics in top migrant destination countries say immigrants strengthen their countries, according to a 2018 Pew Research Center survey of 18 countries that host half of the world’s migrants. In 10 of the countries surveyed, majorities view immigrants as a strength rather than a burden. Among them are some of the largest migrant … Continue reading
Gap Years – Delaying college enrollment affects earnings trajectories
In the literature on college enrollment and college choice, a common assumption is that college-intending students begin postsecondary education in the fall after their high school graduation. Yet according to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, 37 percent of undergraduate students in the 1992–93 academic year waited a year or more after high school graduation … Continue reading
NEETs in Australia – Young parents, carers, and those who did not finish high school are more likely
Among youth, young parents, carers, and those who did not finish high school are more likely to be NEET and have higher average welfare costs, meaning initiatives that focus on these segments could have outsized benefits. Referring to the graph below, note that where young people fall into multiple cohorts, they were allocated to one … Continue reading
Immigration and Redistribution in Europe – A lower support for redistribution when the share of immigrants is higher
In almost every European country, the share of immigrants has increased substantially during the past decades. This has sparked a public debate about economic benefits of immigration and perceived threats to social cohesion. In new IZA discussion paper, Alberto Alesina, Elie Murard and Hillel Rapoport provide empirical evidence on attitudinal shifts against redistribution among European-born … Continue reading
Job Openings in US – Increased to 7.6 Million in January with more of them than people unemployed for the eleventh consecutive month
In January there were 7.581 million job openings, and, according to the January Employment report, there were 6.535 million unemployed. So, for the eleventh consecutive month, there were more job openings than people unemployed. Also note that the number of job openings has exceeded the number of hires since January 2015 (4 years). Chosen excerpts … Continue reading
Asylum Seekers in Europe – 580 800 in 2018, down by 11% (654 600 in 2017)
In 2018, 580 800 first-time asylum seekers applied for international protection in the Member States of the European Union (EU), down by 11% compared with 2017 (654 600) and less than half of the number recorded in the peak year 2015 when 1 256 600 first-time asylum applicants were registered. The number of asylum applicants … Continue reading
Gig-Economy and Entrepreneurial Activity – It reduces lower quality entrepreneurial activity research finds
We examine how the entry of gig-economy platforms influences local entrepreneurial activity. On one hand, such platforms may reduce entrepreneurial activity by offering stable employment for the un- and under-employed. On the other hand, such platforms may enable entrepreneurial activity by offering work flexibility that allows the entrepreneur to re-deploy resources strategically in order to … Continue reading
Global Estimates of Migrant Workers – 164 million says ILO
If the right policies are in place, labour migration can help countries respond to shifts in labour supply and demand, stimulate innovation and sustainable development, and transfer and update skills. However, a lack of international standards regarding concepts, definitions and methodologies for measuring labour migration data still needs to be addressed. This report gives global … Continue reading
The Future of Work According to the European Youth Forum – 5 solutions
The world of work is changing, shaped by four global megatrends: globalisation, climate change, demographic changes, and technological advancements. Each megatrend brings its own unique challenges for young people and the future of work, as well as some opportunities. With the potential of these megatrends to shape the type of work that is required, the type … Continue reading
Apprenticeships in UK – The National Audit Office Report: is it providing value for money ?
This report assesses whether the apprenticeships programme is providing value for money. Background to the report The Department for Education is accountable for the apprenticeships programme, including securing value for money. The Education and Skills Funding Agency is responsible for apprenticeships policy and funding, and for overseeing the delivery of apprenticeships. The apprenticeships programme is … Continue reading
Temporary Migrant Workers in Australia – The taskforce report on wage exploitation
The Migrant Workers’ Taskforce was established as part of the Government’s response to the revelation of significant wage underpayments in certain industry sectors. There was much publicity concerning 7-Eleven franchisees, but demonstrably the problem was more widespread. We had been closely involved in the 7-Eleven issue having been appointed by the company to conduct independently … Continue reading
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