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At risk or responsive: Rethinking unemployment policy
Public services increasingly use predictive algorithms to direct scarce support towards those most at risk. But are these also the people who benefit most from intervention? This column explains how to navigate this trade-off and shows why it matters in practice. Job search counselling gets people into work faster, but has little effect on those at greatest risk of long-term unemployment. Combining predictions of risk and responsiveness can make scarce support substantially more effective, while highlighting the need for different support for those hardest to help.
Dystopian and dehumanising: thatâs what it felt like when I was interviewed by an AI assistant
Outsourcing the essential task of interviewing job applicants to a machine seems lazy at best, negligent at worst. I want better for all of us Over the past 15 years of my working life, Iâve done a lot of interviews for a lot of different jobs and industries: call centre operator, social media manager, bookseller, copywriter, library worker. Recently, after completing my first year of a masters degree in early childhood and primary teaching, I applied for a preschool education role and experienced a first: being interviewed by AI. Iâd heard of this practice and was aware of its shortcomings, from how demoralising it is to the risk of discrimination.
Skills Alliance for the Green, Digital and Social Transformation of the Energy-intensive Industries (Skills4EII)
The Skills Alliance for the Green, Digital and Social Transformation of the Energy Intensive Industries (Skills4EII) will uptake the results of the European Steel Skills Alliance (ESSA) and the Skills Alliance for Industrial Symbiosis (SPIRE-SAIS) and further develop them. The project will be aligned with the Large-Scale Partnership Energy Intensive Industries (LSP EII) under the Pact for Skills. An essential part is to identify additional cross-sectoral and sector specific skill gaps and address them within (cross-)sectoral contexts and national-regional skills and training ecosystems. Skills4EII creates a common framework integrating specificities of all relevant industries to continuously and proactively adjust the skill needs of
RESkill4NetZero: Reskilling and Upskilling the workforce to thrive in a net-zero emissions future
RESkill4NetZero is a co-funded Erasmus+ Blueprint project addressing workforce shortages in Europeâs renewable energy sector. It aims to identify key occupational profiles, skills needs and develop modular training programmes and certification pathways for high-demand roles. Status On-going Duration November 2024 - November 2028 Sector Renewable Energy Industries (NACE codes relevant to the project include C.33.20 â Installation of industrial machinery and equipment, D.35.11 â Production of electricity, P.85.59 â Other education n.e.c., M.72.19 â Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. Countries Belgium Germany Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Romania Sweden Scope of the project RESkill4NetZero aims to d
Vocational education and training in Ireland | Spotlight series
Video Vocational education and training in Ireland | Spotlight series Cedefop, 2026 Discover how Ireland supports lifelong learning and skills development through its vocational education and training (VET) system! This video offers an overview of how VET works in Ireland through the Further Education and Training (FET) system, from upper secondary pathways and apprenticeships to higher VET and adult learning. In this spotlight video, you will learn about: Irelandâs flexible and inclusive Further Education and Training system and how it is delivered nationwide;new vocational learning opportunities through the revised Transition Year programme; apprenticeships combining workplace learning and training across EQF levels 4 to 8, with 82 programmes currently available;higher vocational pathways, adult learning, and opportunities to upskill, reskill and gain new qualifications;participation i
Italy and Czechia step up skills anticipation for the age of AI
Italy and Czechia step up skills anticipation for the age of AI A new EU-funded project will help both countries turn skills intelligence into policy action A new EU-funded cooperation under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) will support Italy and Czechia in understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping jobs, identifying emerging skills needs, and strengthening the governance systems needed to turn skills intelligence into policy action. Launched in Rome on 22 September, the new two-year project WORK.FUTURE: âAI, Skills Anticipation and Governance Reform: Supporting Italy and Czechia in building a Future-Ready Workforceâ brings together Cedef
The impact of elective waiting times on benefits receipt, England: April 2014 to April 2024
Analysis investigating the impact of elective inpatient and outpatient treatments and waiting times on benefits receipt in England.
Arbeitslosigkeit in der ICT â IT-Projektleiter backt jetzt Pizza
Die ICT-Branche ist in einem Umbruch, das spĂŒren besonders Ă€ltere Arbeitnehmende. Ein 63-jĂ€hriger Projektleiter erzĂ€hlt.
Die neue, ungleiche Welt der Superstar-Firmen: WÀhrend sie gigantische Gewinne erzielen, sinkt die Lohnquote der ErwerbstÀtigen
Der Graben zwischen Kapital und Arbeit wÀchst: Die grossen Techkonzerne verdienen zwar Hunderte Milliarden, schaffen aber kaum neue ArbeitsplÀtze. Anders lÀuft es in der Schweiz.
Employment Committee follows-up to the 2023 Council Recommendation on strengthening social dialogue in the EU
On 7 and 8 October, the EU Employment Committee (EMCO) held the first review of how EU countries are putting the 2023 Council Recommendation on strengthening social dialogue into practice.
Nach Entlassung bei OpenAI: Ex-Mitarbeiter veröffentlichen kritischen Brief
Die drei von OpenAI kĂŒrzlich entlassenen Ex-Mitarbeiter setzen sich mit einem kritischen Brief zur Wehr und warnen vor den Entwicklungen in dem Unternehmen.
Europeâs skills ambitions need a regional lens
Skills challenges are not evenly distributed in the EU. National averages often conceal major differences within countries, leading policies to sometimes overlook regional realities. To support focused actions, investment and cooperation, Cedefop has launched the Regional Skills Ecosystems Index.
Women: a key to the future of construction sector?
Skills and labour shortages are a challenge for the construction industry in the EU. The solution could be to tear down the barriers that prevent women from entering the sector.
Shaping Skills Beyond Borders
Ahead of the Torino Global Skills Summit 2026, on 23-25 November, Pilvi Torsti, Director of the European Training Foundation (ETF), reflects on the role of international cooperation in addressing today's skills challenges and why skills policy can no longer be tackled country by country.
heise-Angebot: AI Beyond the Hype: Was KI in echten Software-Teams wirklich verÀndert
Was bleibt vom KI-Versprechen in der Praxis? Der OOP-Track âAI Beyond the Hypeâ beschĂ€ftigt sich mit echten Erfahrungen, Zahlen und Trade-offs aus Softwareteams
Europeâs skills ambitions need a regional lens
Europeâs skills ambitions need a regional lens Cedefop launches RESET, the new REgional Skills EcosysTems index Skills shortages, demographic change, the green and digital transitions, and the race for competitiveness are reshaping Europeâs economy and labour markets. But these pressures do not affect all territories in the same way. They play out in regions, where labour markets, education and training systems, business and innovation capacity intersect. This was the starting point for Cedefopâs event Europeâs skills revolution
UK trade development plan update: October 2026
An update on our improvements to UK trade statistics since the UK Trade Development Plan was published in 2022, as well as ongoing and future development work.
Kommentar zu Apples Privacy-Versprechen: Zweifache Rolle rĂŒckwĂ€rts
Offensiv Trainingsdaten fĂŒr Siri AI verlangen und Lauschfunktionen in der Apple Watch: Bei Apple scheint im Hinblick auf Datenschutz ein neuer Wind zu wehen.
Regionale Arbeitsmarktprognosen 2026/2027: Noch keine Trendwende auf den regionalen ArbeitsmÀrkten
Trotz verbesserter Konjunkturaussichten zeigt sich auf dem Arbeitsmarkt in Deutschland noch keine generelle Trendwende. Der Beitrag Regionale Arbeitsmarktprognosen 2026/2027: Noch keine Trendwende auf den regionalen ArbeitsmĂ€rkten erschien zuerst auf IAB - Institut fĂŒr Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung.
Stellenabbau bei Tamedia: Das Medienhaus kÀmpft mit fortgesetztem Umsatzschwund
Beim grössten privaten Redaktionsnetzwerk der Schweiz kommt es erneut zu einem Personalabbau. Digitale Abos können bis jetzt den UmsatzrĂŒckgang im PrintgeschĂ€ft nicht kompensieren.
Tell us: have you been monitored or assessed by AI at work?
Weâd like to hear from people who have been monitored or assessed by AI at work and what they thought about the experience Firms are increasingly using AI to monitor or assess their employees, leading to concerns about workplace surveillance. Instructors at tech training company Multiverse recently blew the whistle at their âremorselessâ and âunnervingâ AI monitoring system, while The Co-Op has used automated listening technology that rates every phone call some of them make to customers.
Experiences of NHS healthcare services in England: 8 October 2026
Patient experiences of accessing healthcare from the ONS Health Insight Survey, funded by NHS England. These are official statistics in development.
Economic activity and social change in the UK, real-time indicators: 8 October 2026
Early experimental data and analysis on economic activity and social change in the UK. These real-time indicators are created using rapid response surveys, novel data sources and experimental methods.
Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 8 October 2026
The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses, including financial performance, workforce, trade and business resilience.
Commerzbank-Ăbernahme: Was auf BeschĂ€ftigte und Mittelstand zukommt
Die italienische GroĂbank UniCredit steht vor der Ăbernahme der Commerzbank. Jetzt beginnt die entscheidende Phase - mit gravierenden Folgen fĂŒr Mitarbeiter und Firmenkunden. Von Steffen Clement.
The adjustment of the Danish labour market to AI has begun
Policymakers are asking whether generative AI is reshaping labour demand, and the literature has found mixed results so far. This column links Denmarkâs official IT-use survey to monthly employerâemployee records and compares firms that started using AI in 2023 with those that did not. Early adopters fall behind their own pre-adoption employment trend. The decline is most visible in AI-exposed jobs and among new hires, and only significant among small firms. The results indicate that AI is affecting the labour market, even though the effect is not visible in the aggregate statistics.
From Risk to Resilience
From Risk to Resilience Advancing equity, inclusion and wellbeing in education and training How can education and training systems better identify learners at risk, prevent early leaving and create learning environments where everyone feels included, supported and able to succeed? This webinar will bring together Cedefop and the European Commissionâs Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (DG EAC) to explore how policy and practice can move from responding to disengagement towards building more inclusive, equitable and resilient education and training systems. Cedefop will launch its new policy
Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 25 September 2026
Provisional number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the latest weeks.
Austria: promoting further education â new funding scheme
Austria: promoting further education â new funding scheme In 2026, Austria introduced a new further education leave and part-time further education leave scheme to replace the previous educational leave scheme with a more targeted funding system. The reform aims to strengthen employability and professional development by supporting employees in acquiring labour market-relevant qualifications. Background and new regulations Until 2025, employees could take educational leave with financial support from Public Employment Service. Evaluations by the Austrian Court of Audit and the Austrian Institute of Economic Research found that, despite substantial funding, the scheme achieved its intended labour market
Poland: new Sectoral Training School model to boost vocational teaching
Poland: new Sectoral Training School model to boost vocational teaching Poland is developing a national model for Sectoral Training Schools (BranĆŒowa SzkoĆa ÄwiczeĆ, BSÄ) to strengthen the pedagogical and practical skills of vocational teachers and trainers. The project runs from July 2025 to May 2029 and is co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Social Development (FERS. Comprehensive framework for vocational support Poland is launching a national initiative to modernise vocational education and training by developing Sectoral Training Schools. The project, 'Development and testing of the Sectoral Training School model', is led by the Foundation for the Development of the Educat
Wouter Kerkhove
Contact Wouter Kerkhove Contact full name Wouter Kerkhove Job title Brussels liaison officer Contact e-mail Send a message to Wouter Kerkhove Related Event Modernising VET policies and systems for the green and digital economy
Neue Zahlen zum Arbeitsmarkt â Arbeitslosenquote verharrt im September auf 3 Prozent
Insgesamt waren weniger Personen bei den regionalen Arbeitsvermittlungszentren (RAV) als arbeitslos gemeldet.
Rightwing âgreat replacementâ fears mask tech's real great replacement | Jason Stanley
While adherents to the racist theory condemn a shadowy global elite, Silicon Valley is working toward the replacement of humans with AI Across the world, âgreat replacementâ theory has been employed again and again as the political foundation for fascism. Some of its fundamental tenets, such as the view that âwhites are a dying minorityâ, have been amplified by tech billionaires and their platforms. According to the version of this theory most employed in Europe and the United States, white replacement theory, white populations are being âreplacedâ by non-white populations, a replacement engineered by a shadowy global elite. For example, the need for skilled labor is supposedly being used by global elites as an excuse to bring in non-white immigrants to replace white workers. An AfD-led state government will develop a strategy for Saxony-Anhalt focused on technological upgrading, digital
Jobs in Redaktionen gestrichen â 34 Stellen weg bei Tamedia â ohne Einfluss auf QualitĂ€t?
Wieder werden Leute beim ZĂŒrcher Verlagshaus entlassen. Unternehmenssprecher Edi Estermann begrĂŒndet das Vorgehen.
How have good or bad practices of hiring managers affected you in your job search?
Did you receive helpful feedback, or were you ghosted? Applying for jobs can feel like a full-time job in itself, with unwieldy application forms and the pressure to write the perfect cover letter. Then there are the interviews â if youâre lucky â and the inevitable post-mortem when you miss out on the role.
Peer Review on measures to prevent and reduce long-term dependency on social security benefits
The Peer Review held in Helsinki on 29â30 September 2026 focused on policy measures to prevent and reduce long-term dependency on social security benefits.
Adult smoking habits in the UK: 2025
Cigarette smoking habits among adults in the UK, including how many people smoke, differences between population groups, changes over time and use of e-cigarettes.
Reference tables: component approach to labour productivity, UK: 1997 to 2024
These reference tables provide the absolute values underpinning the Component approach to labour productivity, UK: 1997 to 2024 release published on 17 September. They include estimates of labour productivity in both chained volume measures and current prices, consistent with Blue Book 2026 Quarterly National Accounts data. The tables also contain the component approach labour inputs used in productivity calculations, including jobs, workers and total hours worked, alongside contributions showing how changes in individual labour components have contributed to movements in average actual hours worked per job relative to their 2008 average.
Methodenbericht zur IAB-Befragung âBerufliche Weiterentwicklungâ
In der Befragung ging es darum, ob sich sozialversicherungspflichtig BeschĂ€ftigte in Deutschland gut ĂŒber Ihre beruflichen Möglichkeiten informiert fĂŒhlen. Der Beitrag Methodenbericht zur IAB-Befragung âBerufliche Weiterentwicklungâ erschien zuerst auf IAB - Institut fĂŒr Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung.
heise-Angebot: iX-Webinar: AI Act kompakt â Kennzeichnung, KI-Kompetenz, Hochrisiko-KI
Erfahren Sie, wie Sie die neuen Anforderungen des AI Acts an Kennzeichnung, KI-Kompetenz und Hochrisiko-KI in Ihrem Unternehmen praktisch umsetzen können.
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