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Workforce Skills Assessment – A Guide on instruments
The education that people acquire before entering the labor market, as well as the training they receive on the job, are determinants of human capital accumulation. However, direct measurements of investments in education and training are not necessarily a good proxy for workforce skills. Variables such as years of schooling or hours of training received … Continue reading
Skills Forecasting – One way to identify future imbalances between labour supply and demand
In a context of dynamic and complex labour markets, matching the right workers and skills with the right jobs becomes increasingly dif cult. Skills forecasting is one way to identify future imbalances between labour supply and demand. Sometimes called ‘labour market forecasting’ or ‘employment forecasts’, this methodology aims to make predictions about future imbalances in … Continue reading
VET Dropouts in Europe – VET toolkit for tackling early leaving
What is the VET toolkit for tackling early leaving? The Europe-wide VET toolkit for tackling early leaving was developed by Cedefop in 2017. Based on evidence of success, it provides practical guidance, tips, good practices and tools drawn from VET aiming at: helping young people at risk of becoming early leavers to attain at least … Continue reading
Recruiting – 10 things ethical and professional recruiters never, ever do
The barriers to entry for a would-be independent contingency recruiter are nonexistent. Anyone with a phone and an internet connection can call themselves a recruiter and start representing themselves that way to candidates. That’s why the business of recruiting has a bad reputation with so many people. It’s a shame, because there are also top-notch, … Continue reading
Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) Program – RetirementJobs.com
RetirementJobs.com’s Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program is an initiative to identify those organizations that are committed to being the best places to work for employees at or above age 50. Certified employers are those that value employees based solely on their proficiency, qualifications and contribution and also maintain policies, practices and programs supporting people … Continue reading
10 of the worst problems with the well-established Recruiting and Selection process
10 of the worst problems with the well-established Recruiting and Selection process used at nearly every medium-sized and large organization: 1. Job openings are designed based on the Essential Requirements needed for the job (many of which are untested, arbitrary and not even close to Essential) rather than on the work itself. This happens because … Continue reading
Tech Is Changing “Matching” in the Workforce
As technological innovations have boosted data collection and processing capabilities in the last decade, tools and platforms using this technology have changed or accelerated how job seekers and employers nd each other. Combined with overall labor market trends that see workers changing jobs more frequently and a higher need for more specialized skills, these matching … Continue reading
US – Top 10 creative jobs in demand
Everyone knows the top-paying jobs are typically found in science and business. However, there are plenty of top-dollar career options for professionals whose passions are in the creative fields: coming up with new and original ideas, projects or products. CareerBuilder and Emsi compiled a list of the top 10 creative jobs the labor market needs … Continue reading
Tips for Staying Actively Engaged at Work
Everybody needs a mental break once in a while—time that they can spend relaxing and recharging. But when one mental break turns into consistent disengagement, it can spell trouble for your career. Learn what causes disengagement and how you can combat it with this great resource from Company Folders. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the … Continue reading
Awesome Workplace Incentives Companies Are Offering
Most job seekers aspire to higher salaries, but there’s more to job hunting than looking for more money. You’ll also want to look for great workplace incentives that improve your quality of life. This top ten countdown of employee perks will show you the craziest workplace perks that real companies are offering—and why they matter. … Continue reading
Resume – Passing the screening machine
More and more, human resources managers rely on data-driven algorithms to help with hiring decisions and to navigate a vast pool of potential job candidates. These software systems can in some cases be so efficient at screening resumes and evaluating personality tests that 72% of resumes are weeded out before a human ever sees them. … Continue reading
Jobs You Can Do From Anywhere in the World – 11 great companies currently hiring
There are many reasons people search for jobs that can be done from any location. Luckily, more and more companies are offering remote employees the freedom to work from anywhere in the world they choose. While many telecommuting jobs still have some location requirements, below are 11 great companies currently hiring for jobs you can do from anywhere in … Continue reading
Labour Market Information (LMI) – Working at sectoral level
There are many different ways to assess the scale and nature of changing skills demand. Skills supply also has several facets. Analysis of skills demand and supply and possible mismatches can take many different forms. A sectoral approach to such matters is de ned as one which looks at changing skills needs from the perspective … Continue reading
Labour Market Information (LMI) – A Guide to reduce the risks of skills mismatch
Every day people, companies and institutions in the labour market are making choices. What education should I or my child take? Is there a quali ed workforce available in the region where our company is considering a new business? Do we need a better educated workforce to attract foreign investments? Is there a need to … Continue reading
Labour market information (LMI) – It should be properly integrated into a guidance or career learning process
Labour market information (LMI) should be properly integrated into a guidance or career learning process that promotes the development of reflexive career identities and autonomous exploration of career information. LMI is not a stand-alone tool for the citizen but requires integration in learning processes which enable citizens to use it to identify career and learning … Continue reading
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