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Synopsis: Employment & working conditions: Employment:

Policies in support of high-growth innovative SMEs - EU - Stefan Lilischkis.pdf.txt

-nomic growth and employment. Europe has per -formed relatively badly in generating high-growth innovative companies that quickly become global

companies for job creation. The number and share of high-growth enterprises is small, but the number

-rillasâ€. 1 These enterprises are seen as important drivers of economic growth, employment and social well -being.

economic growth and job creation) to support all SMES"a little bit, "or to concentrate efforts on those with the highest growth potential

as measured by employment (or by turnover), are enterprises with average annualised growth in employees (or in turnover) greater than 20%a year, over a three-year period,

system (e g. employment and bankruptcy law Economic stability Right timing Resources Knowledge/skills Technological: e g R&d, IPR protection

system (e g. employment and bankruptcy law Economic stability Right timing The arrow â€oeright timingâ€ only indicates that the right time matters;

Share of high-growth enterprises (employment definition) in%of enterprises with ten or more employees 0

terms of full-time employment or full-time equivalents. The largest share of high-growth companies was found in Norway (27),

High-growth enterprises are very important for employment creation Considering policy makersâ€ desire to create jobs,

The importance of high-growth new companies for job creation has in recent years been substantiated widely by economic research.

found that â€oethe top 1%of all companies ranked by the level of revenue (job creation contributes 44%(40

40 See Finnish Ministry of Employment (2011), p. 6 Policies for high-growth innovative SMES v1. 6

For example, the top 5%of companies measured by employment growth created two-thirds of new jobs in any given year.

â€oeonly start-ups with greater than twenty employees have persistent employment effects over time and only in

small share of high-growth enterprises for overall employment creation in several countries. 43 Other studies

-mains Industrial policy, social policy, labour policy Industrial policy, innovation policy, labour policy Source: Autio et al. 2007), p. 79

may be the VIGO programme which was introduced in 2009 by the Ministry of Employment and the Econ

At the beginning of 2008 the innovation department of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy estab -lished a division for growth ventures.

export shares, turnover and employment growth at the firm levelâ€. 120 The authors suggest that â€oepolicies sup

and job creation) to support all SMES"a little bit, "or to concentrate efforts on those with the highest growth

and to increase employment, the government recently introduced several new programmes and activities ï the venture businessmenâ€ s special lecture programmes on entrepreneurship at universities

as much revenue and employment growth over the next three years as their counterparts which were not on

-creased sales and employment â€ with the best results for firms in the range of 15 to 25 employees.

local employment and regional development. Therefore governments should take note of this key finding. 161 In a 2010 study for CVCA Gilles Duruflã undertook a review of government assistance for firms in eight

employment safety net issues, the strategic line of discussion in 2010 gravitates around the diversification and clustering of SME business activities.

-nology and information technology, employment and human resources, and financing Addressing barriers to access finance Beyond its regular annual reports, the SME Agency has been active recently in commissioning numerous

activities and increase employment in the private sector is clearly on the minds of politicians and business

ï Fostering employment of high-tech employees in SMES: the SME Agency introduced for the first

In all surveys of the IW Future Panel the enterprises are asked about their growth by employment and turn

N=59 companies stating employment or turnover growth of 20%or more in each of the previous three years

N=1, 451companies stating employment or turnover growth of less than 20%or no growth or even decline in the previous three years

N=22 companies not older than five years stating employment or turnover growth of more than 20%in each of the previous three years

firms for employment creation also needs to be considered Considering country differences The level of difficulties in acquiring finance differs starkly between European countries (see section 4. 2. 2

importance of high-growth SMES for employment in developed national economies, it appears to be worth

erable employment and welfare. Furthermore, governments should also not aspire to eliminate new venture failures. 192

Employment effects of business dynamics: Mice, gazelles and ele -phants. Discussion Papers on Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy;

of Education and the Ministry of Employment and the Economy: Evaluation of the Finnish National In

Ministry of Employment and the Economy (2011: Growth Enterprise Review 2011. Finnish: Kasvuyrityskat -saus 2011.

Ministry of Employment and the Economy of Finland, http://www. tem. fi/?/l=en&s=2383, last accessed May

Jonathan Potter, OECD, Senior Economist, Local Economic and Employment Development. 1 june 2010 Burton Lee, Innovarium Ventures, 17 august 2010

2008 Acs/Mueller Employment effects of business dynamics: Mice, Gazelles and Elephants Level 2 International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing

by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy http://www. yrityssuom i. fi ***Vigo by Finnish Minis

-try of Employment and Economy â€oethe programme bridges the gap between early stage technology firms

â€) The Finnish Ministry of Employment and Econ -omy launched the Vigo Programme in 2009.

Recommendation on the digitisation and online accessibility of cultural material and digital preservation.pdf.txt

technologies for economic growth, job creation and the quality of life of European citizens, as part of the Europe 2020 strategy.

%of employment. These industries are faced with a digital transition that is shaking up traditional models, transforming value chains and calling for new business models

Regional Planning Guidelines_SouthEastIreland.pdf.txt

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 60 Section 5: Infrastructure 80 Section 6: Communications/Energy/Regional Climate Change Strategy 98

FÃ S National Training & Employment Authority FDI Foreign Direct Investment FORFÃ S National Advisory Body for Enterprise and

2. 3 Changing Employment Profile of the Southeast Region 2002â€ 2006 31 2. 4 Summary of Regional Strengths and Opportunities 42

economic and employment trends; industrial and commercial development transportation; water supply and waste water facilities; energy and communications;

s, provided a basis for the employment and economic development strategy element of the RPG

Section 4 sets out an Economic and Employment Strategy for the Southeast Region. The Strategy draws on

such facilities into new developments, including employment generating developments. The Section highlights the role of local authorities in promoting social inclusion and in tackling poverty.

1. Employment and Economic Development 2. Population Growth and Settlement Strategy 3. Transportation 4. Environmental Issues, Water Services and Waste Management

additional residential and employment related functions and an improving transport network. These main urban centres will be complemented by development in surrounding and adjacent towns, which, combined

Unemployment; Educational disadvantage; Rural poverty; Poverty in disadvantaged urban areas; Child poverty; Womenâ€ s poverty; Health and

employment creation and regional development N24 PRIORITISATION STUDY The current N24 is of variable standard

strong growth in employment over the 10 years up to 2007, the downturn since then in the economy has resulted

in increasing levels of unemployment and the number of unemployed stands at 36,100 or 15.1%(Q3nhs, July

This includes developing strategies to create employment, to foster enterprise and innovation and support economic development

2. 2. 2 Employment and Economic Development The regional economy of the Southeast is based primarily on agriculture, manufacturing and services, tour

and employment, with the region having a higher than average reliance on this sector. However, the table be

which there has been a shift towards services employment in recent years with a consequent reduction in the proportion of the labour force employed in the agricultural sector

Table 2. 3 Changing Employment Profile of the Southeast Region 2002-2006 The Southeast Region has the highest rate of unemployment in the country at 15.1%(CSO, QNHS Q3, 2009

and income per capita is well below the national average (ranked 5th out of 8 regions in 2007, County Incomes

Agricultural Employment 11.6%10 %Industrial Employment 31.5%33 %Services Employment 56.9%57 %Regional Planning Guidelines for

the Southeast Region 2010-2022 Section 2: Population & Regional Profile 3233 33 Key Issues for Employment and Economic Development

The key economic development issues relate to â€¢the need to respond to the major employment losses associated with the downturn in construction and

job losses in major export-led enterprises â€¢the need to provide appropriate enterprise land with adequate water and waste water services to

accommodate the enterprise areas in which the region has some competitive advantage â€¢the need to create vibrant city

The agriculture and food sector accounts for a significant proportion of output and employment in the Southeast

Traditional rural based sectors of employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing will continue to have key roles

of off-farm employment, will be the mainstays of a strong rural economy. However, the mix and concentra

-able development of hubs and gateways, strategic developing areas and works to support employment creation

which would welcome increased employment options within the region 2. Development of third-level facilities and courses

Job creation needs to focus on the advanced sectors, the public sector, health and education, retail, tourism, green

to create employment and generate economic prosperity D4 Developing a self-sustaining forest industry based on a variety of species and a wide range of post-felling

Employment Growth The Settlement Strategy will be underpinned by economic development and employment growth. Employment growth should be located at main population centres

so that employment growth and population growth are linked in support of sustainable patterns of development

Implementation Following the adoption of these Guidelines, it will be the function of each constituent city and county council

to review its city/county development plan in line with these population targets and to develop a Core Strategy

â€¢Employment growth that is located in, or accessible to/from, the main centres of population

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 6061 Regional Planning Guidelines for the Southeast Region 2010-2022

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 61 The recent period from 2008 to 2010 has been dominated by the global economic downturn.

serious impact on the lives of nearly all families as unemployment has grown and wages or working hours have

traditional low paid employment to higher value added employment in the region. There are a number of IDA

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 6263 63 These conditions can be described as follows â€¢There is a need for a critical mass of population, a range of skills, an innovation capacity, as well as business

foster a wide range of enterprise activity and employment creation. These include -integrated strategies for physical, economic and social development and environmental protection, to guide

development of Strategic Employment Locations within the region to act as readyâ€ togo economic gateway sites to the new industry.

Targeted investment in the development of Strategic Employment Locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with first class infrastructure capable of facilitating new indigenous start-ups

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 63 63 Development of Community and Social Infrastructure is critical to supporting economic development and to

The identification of strategic employment sites Urban regeneration and development of the city quays, including new links from the city centre to the

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 6465 65 The priority in relation to strategic educational infrastructure must be the provision of a University for the South

the development of critical mass and to foster a wide range of enterprise activity and employment creation

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 65 65 public transport networks and through innovation, enterprise promotion and business links.

towns and villages lie in their capacity to accommodate employment, residential and other functions on the

employment To improve infrastructure including roads, sanitary services, rural housing and information and communication networks

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 6667 67 Agri/ecotourism has potential to be a viable form of farm diversification away from the traditional tourist areas

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 67 67 Alternate uses for declining fishing harbours should be promoted to sustain local communities.

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 6869 69 It is of critical importance for the region that it has the correct skills

Life sciences and through the provision of part-time and distance learning opportunities for those in employment. A

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 69 69 4. 6. 2 Research & development Irelandâ€ s emphasis on the knowledge economy is a key target of future eco

right, and one capable of significantly increasing its share of employment This will require high-tech centres of excellence, facilities for R&d such as

The existing employment base and infrastructure of such industries should be expanded through the promo -tion of similar and related activities and the installation of supporting educational links with third and fourth-level

-ties are afforded to such persons to achieve the skills that will assist them to gain employment.

-ployed workers in the region will need to gain the skills that can help them regain employment.

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 7071 71 centres, and Vocational education Colleges (VECS) can provide the training facili

is an area that offers considerable potential for vocational training and continued professional development PPO 4. 10 The Regional Authority will support expansion in the Training and Skills sector of further edu

The retail sector contributes significantly to regional employment figures and to the economic development of the

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 71 71 mixes of restaurants, cafã s, bars and attractive shops

The retail sector contributes significantly to the growth in employment and to the economic growth of the

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 7273 73 regionâ€ s uplands, beaches and harbours. The potential for agri-tourism, eco-tourism, farmhouse accommodation

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 73 73 Table 4. 1 Summary of Appropriate Locations for Increased Enterprise Activity

The Southeast Region exhibited strong employment growth over the period 1998-2008 and, not unlike other

the public sector. Employment growth in construction activities has been particularly strong in the Southeast and suggests that the recent and dramatic down-turn in this sector may have a greater overall impact here

sector, have boosted manufacturing employment and have helped to offset decline in longer established manufacturing sectors. However, continuing cost pressures, particularly in more labour intensive activities

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 74 Contributing 9%to overall employment, the agricultural sector remains a significant part of the Southeast econo

-my. In addition, strong international players in the food processing industry have emerged from the region and are

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 75 4. 10.5 Leadership and Local Capacity Local leadership plays an important role in driving regional development, from the planning and delivery of criti

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 7677 77 focused teams under a regional umbrella-possibly the Spirit of Enterprise Forum-to further explore

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 77 77 Innovation 14. Encourage an innovative mindset in the region through the promotion of examples of

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 7978 SUMMARY/Development Plan Implications Section 4 sets out an Economic and Employment Strategy for the Southeast Region which is consistent

with the priorities of the Government Strategy â€ Building Irelandâ€ s Smart Economy â€ A Framework for Sus

and employment developments that are appropriate to each sector within each county in the light of that analysis

Employment & Economic Development Strategy 7978 Development Plan Implications (Retail The Retail Strategy for the region supports the development of a Joint Retail Strategy for Waterford City

â€¢Home working â€¢Increased use of public transport â€¢Car sharing â€¢Cycling and walking The plan is implemented usually as a planning condition

-cessible and that efficient links are available for access to employment and for greater access to a range of com

appropriate (e g. not warehousing or other activities with low employment intensity Infrastructure improvements to be carried out in accordance with the best environmental

strategic developing areas and works to support employment creation will also be prioritised 5. 2. 2 Water conservation

strategic developing areas and works to support employment creation The need to focus on the quality of effluent produced is underlined by the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation

Future development within the bio-energy sector is regarded as an area that has significant employment and

cannot access employment and do not have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.

>Sustain economic growth and employment >Provide levels of income support to those relying on social welfare sufficient to sustain dignity and avoid

poverty, while facilitating employment and escape from welfare dependency >Address the requirements of groups with specific needs at high risk of poverty

and cultural life coupled with broad employment opportunities and a wide range of services including education, healthcare, childcare facilities, transport

secondary schooling, retailing, employment, social and sporting facilities and access to the national transport network, contribute to the attractiveness of a town

such facilities into major enterprise and other employment generating developments Social Inclusion The local authorities have been identified as having a role in social inclusion and, in particular, in the delivery

The employment of Conservation Officers and Heritage Officers in the region to provide expert advice and professional guidance to local authorities

additional residential and employment related functions and an improving transport network The Southeast Region will develop its identity and critical mass through better connections between the

and development, key employment locations and in roads and transport infrastructure would support and attract new economic development in the region.

C. Developing Strategic Employment Locations within the region to act as readyâ€ togo economic gateway sites to the new industry.

Targeted investment in the development of Strategic Employment Locations at the Gateway, Hubs and County towns with first class infrastructure capable of facilitating new indigenous

Strategic Employment Locations will be identified by each local authority in City and County Development Plans D. Targeted land servicing measure, in terms of water services and access investments to release serviced land

-Changes in unemployment and participation rates relative to national averages -Changes in average household incomes relative to national averages

REINVENT EUROPE.pdf.txt

youth unemployment above 20%.%Youth need access to education, resources and structures to turn ideas into

and diversifying population, youth unemployment sustainable cities and global challenges â€ climate change environmental degradation and poverty.

protection and unemployment â€¢Finance social innovation funds, like the new US fund (see opposite) 3 through a new partnership

youth unemployment is a major issue of concern in Europe, up to 25%in many countries. Youth must become engaged in

of Taxation and the Ministry of Employment, see http://www. mind-lab. dk/en /The NHS

Research and Innovation Strategy for the smart specialisation of Catalonia.pdf.txt

innovation, climate change and energy, employment, education and reducing poverty The strategy also includes seven flagship initiatives that form the framework in which the

immediate priority is a return to growth and job creation, whilst the mid-and long-term challenges include increasing global competition, population ageing, climate change

and inclusive (creating employment and guaranteeing social and territorial cohesion 1. Framework 11 Figure 2. Europe 2020 Strategy:

Job creation and poverty reduction More efficient investment in researchand innovation Promoting a low -carbon economy and

establishment of a competitive and sustainable model that will promote employment and social cohesion. Open innovation and cooperation amongst the quadruple helix

creating wealth and employment and providing a response to the major social challenges 1. 1. 2. Horizon 2020

8. Promoting employment and supporting labour mobility 9. Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty 10. Investing in education, training and vocational training for skills and lifelong

learning 11. Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders and efficient public administration 1. Framework

employment, education and combating poverty Finally, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)) focuses on

8. To promote employment and support labour mobility 7. To promote sustainable transport and remove bottlenecks in

creating employment. The strategy focuses particularly on measures that have a direct and quantifiable impact on priority areas:

employment and training, social cohesion innovation and knowledge, entrepreneurism, internationalisation and the green economy Within the ECAT 2020 framework and based on a shared vision of the country

towards a competitive and sustainable model that fosters employment and social cohesion -Cooperation amongst the quadruple helix stakeholders to generate new

opportunities for the creation of wealth and employment and to provide a response to the challenges facing society

employment and gross added value, taking into account that the available statistical classifications do not always reflect the changing reality of business

4. Potential to generate new economic activity and employment, based on such factors as intensive use of labour and current growth of leading companies

value and potential to generate employment RIS3CAT focuses on the six crosscutting enabling technologies that are presented in

employment. The framework provided by pillars 1, 2 and 3 combines consolidated R&i tools with new instruments to promote major initiatives

-Generation of new opportunities for economic activity and employment -Efficient use of resources (green economy There follows a description of the general characteristics of each of these tools (T) and

ï§To generate new economic and job creation opportunities Objectives 3. Tools and Policies 35 Main stakeholders

ï§To introduce integrated vocational training generally ï§To increase success at school ï§To encourage the integration of young people into the employment market

ï§To improve English skills amongst the population ï§To help adapt university degrees to the needs of the production system

ï§To generate new economic and job creation opportunities in the territory Main stakeholders Local authorities, companies, business associations

and generate quality employment Support for businesses and job creation are, therefore, the central pillars of the Catalan Digital

Agenda, which provides for actions in a wide range of fields P. 1. 1. Smart Cities, Smart Regions

generation of wealth and employment P. 2. 2. Legal and Regulatory Framework The difficulties in establishing companies

and those on vocational training programmes that include practical training at companies to set up new enterprises

employment market Attracting and retaining talent within the research system and incorporating highly-qualified personnel into the production system are also essential requirements for strengthening the

present in curriculums for vocational training, university degrees and MA courses related to the production sector, so that future professionals can internalise innovation an habitual process for

therefore, to generate employment and economic recovery. Vocational training should be used the tool to professionalise people

and help them to obtain and retain employment. To this end, we need to advance towards a quality, flexible, integrated vocational training model (in

coordination with the jobs market) that provides training throughout peopleâ€ s working lives Company-university and company-vocational training centre cooperation programmes enable

students to develop projects with companies, promote business innovation, build channels for knowledge transfer, foster transversal skills amongst students and improve their prospects of

integration into employment P. 5. 2. English Learning English has become the language of global communication, and is present in all spheres (the

economy, the media, the new technologies, higher studies, etc..For this reason, to improve the

ï§To introduce integrated vocational training generally ï§To increase success at school ï§To encourage the integration of young people into the employment market

ï§To improve English skills amongst the population ï§To help adapt university degrees to the needs of the production system

activity and job creation Efficient use of resources Context indicators Output indicators Results and impact indicators

Research and Innovation Strategy in Catalonia.pdf.txt