Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (circa 49 Seiten)
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Illustrationen
Series Statement:
OECD social, employment and migration working papers no. 249
Keywords:
Employment
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Social Issues/Migration/Health
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Belgium
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Korea, Republic of
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Norway
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Amtsdruckschrift
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Graue Literatur
Abstract:
This paper documents joblessness in OECD countries, provides a detailed diagnosis of structural employment barriers in Belgium, Korea and Norway by applying the OECD Faces of Joblessness methodology to the situation just before the COVID-19 crisis and discusses the policy implications. It shows that individuals experiencing major employment difficulties often face a combination of barriers related to work availability, readiness and incentives. It suggests a number of avenues for enhancing the effectiveness of public support: i) make greater use of statistical profiling tools to adapt programmes to the needs of the jobless and target resources to those at the highest risk of long-term joblessness; ii) better coordinate support provided by employment, health and education services; iii) place a greater emphasis on preventive policies (equal opportunities, life-long learning).
