Synopsis: Employment & working conditions: Employment: Employment policy:


DIGITAL SOCIAL INNOVATION Guide to social_innovation_2013.pdf.txt

means we need to have a fresh look at social, health and employment policies, but also at education


DIGITAL SOCIAL INNOVATION social_innovation_decade_of_changes.pdf.txt

-omies, the challenge is to stimulate job creation while addressing macroeconomic imbalances; and y taking a longer term perspective, the Oxford Martin Commission for Future Genera

4 Local employment initiatives, EQUAL, LEADER, URBAN, â€; see in this respect the 25 year anniversary of AIEDL

competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environmentâ€

at the national level, the removal of many obstacles to competition and job creation These efforts are combined

labour demand and job creation through promoting and supporting self employment social enterprises and business start-ups The Single Market Act I, adopted in April 2011,

the EU€ s employment and job creation prospects. The opportunities for job creation in the social services sector are important due to the development of new needs driven

by the demographic changes, economic and social consequences of the crisis, growing inequalities, technological developments or changing social patterns

growth and job creation. In particular it will continue the exploration, made in a 2011 report by the European Expert Network on Culture, of one form of social innovation â€

An annual event on innovation and social and employment policy: Social innovation and social policy experimentation (Brussels, November 2012

social innovation and the social economy as a solid response to the need for job creation

barriers to growth, job creation and investment, and ultimately propose new policy or legislative approaches. The main target being a new policy initiative on growth & jobs

growth and job creation in Europe. More than three years after its launch, the EIP on Ac


DIGITAL SOCIAL INNOVATION The-Open-Book-of-Social-Innovationg.pdf.txt

projects to test out innovations with job security, so that individuals can be transferred from failures to successes


EC_ European Smartgrids Technology Platform _2006.pdf.txt

to ensure economic development, greater competitiveness, job creation and high quality security of supply (both short and long term) in the EU

to boost competitiveness, job creation, social cohesion and environmental sustainability throughout the continent. Both research and energy are key elements


Education - technology and connectedness.pdf.txt

D†Amuri, F. and Peri, G. 2011. â€oeimmigration, Jobs and Employment protection: Evidence from Europeâ€, National Bureau of Economic Research, NBER Working Paper No. 17139.

Pathways towards full employment, Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European union: European commission, Directorate-General for Research and

Job creation and inclusive growth, Mckinsey Global Institute, 2012 Finkelstein, E. A o. A. Khavjou, H. Thompson, J. G. Trogdon, L. Pan, B. Sherry, and W. Dietz


Enhancing the Competitiveness of SMEs in the Global Economy Strategies and Policies.pdf.txt

OECD, 1998, Technology, Productivity and Job creation: Best Policy Practices, Paris: OECD OECD, 1998, Main Science and Technology Indicators, Paris:


Entrepreneurship and SMEs Innovation in Romania - Nelu Eugen Popescu.pdf.txt

contribution of SMES to job creation and value added constitute a large share of both EU and Romanian economy

and job creation by SMES issues generated an interest in the study of entrepreneurship (Wennekers & Thurik, 1999

for economic growth, job creation and innovation can come from SMES (Wennekers & Thurik, 1999) so ensuring a


Entrepreneurship, SMEs and Local Development in Andalusia.pdf.txt

job creation in strategic sectors ï Refocus entrepreneurship education along the models of the best business schools, trying to attract

forms of sustainable job creation Methodology This report provides advice from an international perspective on how to strengthen SME and

particular focus on the role of education and labour policy in regional innovation. We first examine debates about human capital generally, then turning to the debates about labour market preparation for

despite having responsibility for employment policies, skills training for unemployed and employed workers (Formacã on Profesional por el Empleo †FPL), entrepreneurship

Initially conceived as an employment policy, it is now managed by the Regional Ministry of Employment in coordination with the Ministry of

The university system is committed to support labour policy, technology, and entrepreneurship. While most effort of the regional government to promote entrepreneurship and

Connect business incentives with job creation Work across the silos of business and employment agencies by connecting business incentives

with job creation in strategic sectors. Fostering entrepreneurship alone does not guarantee that Andalusia can capture the benefits for its distressed labour market.

Partnership described below) that link incentives to job creation, and then help businesses participate in the program, particularly in the technology parks.

The new market demand for energy efficiency will foster job creation in different ways. First initial energy audits

entrepreneurship in terms of its contribution to job creation and growth, competitiveness, unlocking individual potential and wider benefits to society as a whole

in terms of growth, consolidation of the business framework, innovation, job creation, technological changes and increase in productivity.

of full employment before qualify. Many under-25s are unable to demonstrate 12 months†worth of

need for broader support to entrepreneurship and job creation Institutions and policies for entrepreneurship Prior to assessing the challenges

vocational educational training, employment subsidies, job creation schemes and self employment schemes targeting the registered unemployed. The policy has been successful in terms of uptake

However, incubators are not a panacea for entrepreneurship and job creation. The experience of incubators in the EU has been mixed.

contribute to high-growth firms or the employment impact in terms of job creation), this suggests the necessity for an evaluation of the Andalusia incubator practice so far.

SME development and growth is critical to fostering entrepreneurship, job creation and economic development in Andalusia as a result of the dominance of SMES in the regional economy.

job creation in strategic sectors ï Refocus entrepreneurship education along the models of the best business schools, trying to attract


Exploring the impact of open innovation on national systems of innovation.pdf.txt

growth, job creation, and acquisition of international skills. Each innovation system performs differently in achieving its supposed


Forfas_South_East_Action_Plan_Publication.pdf.txt

of the new work permits issued in the region in 2010 were for personal service staff domestic staff, caring, health and childcare) and further scrutiny may be required of

new applications for work permits for such personal service vacancies   E. Progressing Regional Infrastructure Priorities

projects that are focused all on job creation and business growth. It was started in January 2011 and to

growth and job creation. Given the constraints on capital expenditure, the development agencies have prioritised two short sections along the corridor where there are particular

European globalisation adjustment fund 2009 †2011 A number of former Waterford Crystal employees were funded under the EGF

Work permits issued in the South East43 The number of new employment permits issued in recent times is indicator of the demand for

There were just under 300 new work permits issued in the South East region in 2010. Most of

region, as to the basis for the issuing of new work permits in these areas Conclusions & Policy Implications

of the new work permits issued in the region in 2010 were for personal service staff domestic staff, caring, health and childcare) and further scrutiny may be required of

new applications for work permits for such personal service vacancies  E. Progressing Regional Infrastructure Priorities

According to table A16 overleaf, there were just under 300 new work permits issued in the South East region in 2010.

Table A16 Number of New Work permits Issued by Occupation and County in the South East, 2010


GCR_CountryHighlights_2012-13.pdf.txt

and the high cost of firing hinder job creation, particularly during business cycle downturns. In addition, improving the quality of the educational system†where the

reducing the incentive for job creation in the country Rwanda moves up by seven places this year to


H2020 WP 2014-2015 Innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises Revised.pdf.txt

growth and job creation, and has the potential to act as a catalyst by contributing to and/or leveraging other activities supported, for instance


H2020_societal_challenges.pdf.txt

competitiveness, boosting growth and job creation. At the same time, research and innovation help make people†s lives better by improving things like healthcare, transport and digital services

holds significant potential for job creation Water is fundamental to human health food security, sustainable development and the environment.

to boost competitiveness and job creation in European economies What is EU Research and Innovation doing to

substantial potential for business opportunities and job creation while tackling important resource efficiency challenges Concerning waste, activities will focus on the whole production and


Harvard_THE ROLE OF ICT SECTOR IN EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY_2007.pdf.txt

business because of lack of financing is a major barrier for sustainable growth and job creation. ICTS have a


ICT for Societal Challenges.pdf.txt

technology and online services to boost job creation, promote economic prosperity and improve the daily lives of all Europeans

to job creation, including in new emerging professions, as well as supporting smart growth Ultimately, ICT should enable users to better manage their health and lifestyle, with


ICT' Role in Healthcare Transformation 2009.pdf.txt

Stimulate direct job creation and business opportunities: Provide a stimulus to the 70,000 person, â 20bn ICT industry by protecting


industry_innovation_competitiveness_agenda.pdf.txt

This is just the start†because job creation, growth and competitiveness need constant attention The guiding principle of the Government†s Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda is

Entrepreneurship and a flourishing start-up community promote job creation and productivity growth. These types of businesses benefit the broader economy by testing new ideas, developing

a cost of $188. 5 million over four years to drive growth and job creation, initially for five

Job creation in market and non market industries since the global financial crisis *†Non-market†comprises Public Administration and

and medium enterprises, accelerating industry growth and job creation. Much of this information is akin to a public good,

Job creation and productivity growth don†t just happen in a vacuum, they are supported by entrepreneurship and a flourishing start-up

Job creation and Economic Dynamism. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 3-24 Deloitte. (2014. Positioning for Prosperity?


INNOVATION AND SMEs BARRIERS TO INNOVATION IN SMEs.pdf.txt

location as a potential threat to their job security leading to resentments, antagonism and even non-cooperation,


INNOVATION AND SMEs HORIZON 2020.pdf.txt

growth and job creation, and has the potential to act as a catalyst by contributing to and/or leveraging other activities supported, for instance


INNOVATION AND SMEs STRATEGIES AND POLICIES.pdf.txt

OECD, 1998, Technology, Productivity and Job creation: Best Policy Practices, Paris: OECD OECD, 1998, Main Science and Technology Indicators, Paris:


INNOVATION AND SMEs SWEDEN.pdf.txt

They are a major source of job creation (Storey et al. 1987, Castrogiovanni 1996, Clark III and Moutray 2004) and they represent the seeds for future large companies and corporations


Innovation capacity of SMEs.pdf.txt

and job creation Procurement of Innovation Platform The Procurement of Innovation Platform19 is an online hub developed by ICLEI (an association of over


Innovation driven growth in Regions The role of Smart specialisation.pdf.txt

industry settlement, job creation investment, patents, and new products, visibility on the national and international level

Technopoles on value added, job creation, transformation of economic structure etc. †•Flanders: â€oethe management contracts with all organisations are evaluated at the end of their


Innovation in SMEs - A review of its role to organisational performance and SMEs operations sustainability.pdf.txt

empowerment, job creation, and employment within disadvantaged communities (Daves 2001 SMES have a valid claim to heightened relevance,


ITIF_Raising European Productivity_2014.pdf.txt

This explains the overriding focus in Europe on job creation and the concern that productivity growth will conflict with job growth.

top priority. 156 As long as European policymakers continue to place job creation above productivity it will be difficult to close the productivity gap with the United states. To be

Europe (and the United states), job creation is important. But productivity growth is just as important, and will become even relatively more important as the years go on

Murat Seker, â€oerigidities in Employment protection and Exporting, †World Development 40, no. 2 2012): ) 238†50


Micro and Small Business in the EU whats in it for you.pdf.txt

4. Promotion of entrepreneurship, job creation and inclusive growth The Commission will present a set of policy recommendations throughout 2011


Mid-WestResearchandInnovationStrategy2014-2018.pdf.txt

The irish Government Strategy for Job creation and the commitments under the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI) Action Plans for Jobs 2012-2014 have identified the need to target

contributors to job creation and economic prosperity. HPSU activity in the Midwest Region has been low in recent years.

which in turn will lead to job creation. Funding has been provided to establish industry-led technology centres. The centres are a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland

Survival Job creation Salary levels Tax +23 %+35 %+19 %+34 %Figure 5. 3 Survey of new firms


National Strategy on Digital Agenda for Romania.pdf.txt

affect the freedom to provide services and justify Union intervention. Furthermore, based on Article 114 of the TFEU, the Union has legislated previously,


Online services, including e-commerce, in the Single Market.pdf.txt

than ISS because it includes telecoms) has accounted for 25%of net job creation and growth 19 Forrester consulting, May 2009, Study on"A Single Market for Information Society

presence for the registration of a TLD could be a restriction to the freedom to provide services Art. 56 TFEU) and might also be in breach of the E-commerce Directive (Article 3 (2

justifying a restriction to the free movement of services (Article 56 TFEU. However, where a premium is 72

Provisions on freedom to provide services impose obligations on the Member States but do not prohibit market players, such as FAPL, from imposing territorial restrictions in commercial agreements


Open Innovation 2.0.pdf.txt

primary source of job creation 18 O P E N I N N O V A t I O N y E A r B o O k 2 0 1 4

and boost growth and job creation in the future The Europe 2020 Strategy (2) is a comprehensive economic policy agenda focusing on three priori

-sis on job creation and poverty reduction. Based on these three mutually reinforcing priorities, Euro -pean Member States (and regions) are encouraged

as an enabler to SMES for growth and job creation Of critical importance is the engagement of devel

employment protection and incentives for worker training (3). In addition to provide liquidity to the market, the government launched its major fiscal

job protection and job-training stimulus. Fiscal policy was at the core of the Chilean government


Open innovation in SMEs Trends- motives and management challenges .pdf.txt

SMES play an increasingly important role in innovation and job creation, but are nevertheless left out of the research on open innovation,


Policies in support of high growth innovative smes.pdf.txt

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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.


Regional Planning Guidelines_SouthEastIreland.pdf.txt

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Research and Innovation Strategy in Catalonia.pdf.txt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


RIS3summary2014 ireland.pdf.txt

finances, and enduring job creation. â€oeafter exiting the EU IMF Programme, the Government is focused on maintaining the reform momentum to achieve the goals of creating more jobs to

and ultimately to achieve full employment. This will, in turn, create resources for the delivery of a sustainable, adequate and reformed system of social supports

sustainable platform for growth and job creation ï¿Ireland†s enterprise policy embraces start-ups, Irish owned firms (both nationally and


RIS3summary2014.pdf.txt

finances, and enduring job creation. â€oeafter exiting the EU IMF Programme, the Government is focused on maintaining the reform momentum to achieve the goals of creating more jobs to

and ultimately to achieve full employment. This will, in turn, create resources for the delivery of a sustainable, adequate and reformed system of social supports

sustainable platform for growth and job creation ï¿Ireland†s enterprise policy embraces start-ups, Irish owned firms (both nationally and


Romania Western Regiona Competitiveness Enhancement and Smart Specialization - Report.pdf.txt

contributed to significant investment and job creation, but has played an important role in integrating the West Region ever more tightly into the European economy

and processes that will lead to job creation and increased exports Enterprise Ireland is a body corporate established by the Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland


SMEs inventive performance and profitability in the markets for technology.pdf.txt

Small Business, Job creation and Growth: Facts, Obstacles and Best Practices. Available at www. oecd. org/cfe/smes/2090740. pdf


SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.pdf.txt

job creation from new firm start-up and SME growth and productivity improvements from increased new and small firm

entrepreneurship and SME activity and economic growth and job creation. These growth and job creation effects happen through innovation,

as new firm creation and SME growth increase productivity and bring new or under-utilised resources into use.

small firm activity and job creation, as new and small firms take up labour released by downsizing elsewhere in the economy and increase national and local competitiveness

all net job creation in the United states occurred in firms less than five years old, while in

This job creation function of entrepreneurship and SME development is of great relevance to the recovery from the global financial and economic crisis since it is clear that

meet productivity and job creation objectives at the same time There is growing, if still insufficient, recognition that entrepreneurship and small firm

so that recent job destruction is balanced by job creation in the short to medium term. At the same time productivity may be enhanced as new firms bring better

Daviddson, P.,L. Lindmark and C. Olofsson (1999), â€oesmes and Job creation during a Recession and

Job creation by Firm Ageâ€, Small Business Policy Branch, Industry Canada, Ottawa Haltiwanger, J. 1999), â€oejob Creation and Destruction by Employer Size and Age:

the financial year 2009-10 as part of the Economic Action Plan†s specific effort to stimulate job creation and

commercialisation (fairs, solidarity shops/stores) promoting local job creation and income generation The Palmas currency is accepted by 240 businesses,

and job creation through the annual inclusion of 1 000 qualified young people in social economy institutions

often provide personal and welfare services and training and integration into employment of persons excluded from the labour market


social-innovation-mega-trends-to-answer-society-challenges-whitepaper.pdf.txt

growth through wealth and job creation. It will also augment growth in multi-modal freight logistics offering what is essentially a more sustainable


Southeast-economic-development-strategy.docx.txt

Regional and sub-regional job creation targets to be set for Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and other Enterprise Support Agencies

the available infrastructure must be equal to the Southeast†s ambitions for economic expansion and job creation

and sub-regional job creation targets for the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, and other Enterprise Support Agencies

and potential of women in business should be part of the job creation strategy. EI€ s already mentioned Competitive Start Fund has begun to offer specific opportunities for female entrepreneurs.

should be a key pillar of the job creation strategy Fostering FDI growth Key Proposals Regional targets to be set for the IDA in attracting Industry

while the Government†s job creation strategy is centred very much on attracting FDI, there are 200,000 SMES in the State

A key component of any job creation plan in such an environment has to be the prioritising of job retention policies.

and has tremendous potential for growth and job creation, across the State but particularly in the Southeast region

and job creation in Kilkenny and the Southeast, is an example of the region†s forward-looking policies

The improved road infrastructure, broadband and the research and graduate output in the Southeast has the potential for job creation in such areas as Cloud computing, e-games, international and financial services, e-commerce and other content businesses

and are an obvious alternative route to job creation in troubled times Cooperatives •are rooted in their communities

Typically cooperatives place more emphasis on job security for employee members; they pay competitive wages, promote additional income through profit-sharing, distribution of dividends and other benefits,


Special Report-Eskills for growth-entrepreneurial culture.pdf.txt

potential in terms of job creation Filling the gaps Moreover, the ICT sector will be in a desperate need for skilled workers

Support Job creation and Upskilling of the Workforce†in Athens, Greece Sirros said that due to the crisis, the


Standford_ Understanding Digital TechnologyGÇÖs Evolution_2000.pdf.txt

productivity, job creation and loss, profit and loss of companies, and, ultimately, prospects for economic growth national security and the quality of life.


The Impact of Innovation in Romanian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises on Economic Growth Development - Oncoiu.pdf.txt

believed to be responsible for the bulk of new job creation, technology progress, and economic growth. At the same time, most small businesses

sustainable growth and job creation On the other hand, in Romania there was created a vicious circle where the state is ensuring the minimum financial resources for


The Role of Universities in Smart Specialisation Strategies - EUA-REGIO Report.pdf.txt

development and job creation can be built. Advancement in science is crucial to the improvement of our quality of life as this includes matters of direct

As a result the project will support jobs safeguarding, job creation 3 0 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:


The Young Foundation-for-the-Bureau-of-European-Policy-Advisors-March-2010.pdf.txt

Put simply, job creation and tackling social challenges must go hand in hand for sustainable economic growth in Europe


the_open_book_of_social_innovationNESTA.pdf.txt

projects to test out innovations with job security, so that individuals can be transferred from failures to successes


Triple_Helix_Systems.pdf.txt

contributing to economic growth and job creation see, for example Startx, Stanford†s student start-up accelerator, which in less than a year


Unleash the potential of commerce.pdf.txt

furthering Europe†s competitiveness and job creation. It is essential that we further dismantle market access barriers,

growth and job creation. Retail and wholesale can contribute, given the right economic and policy conditions


WEF_EuropeCompetitiveness_FosteringInnovationDrivenEntrepreneurship_Report_2014.pdf.txt

capital development and job creation This report, part of the World Economic Forum†s â€oefostering Innovation-driven Entrepreneurship in Europe†project, examines

activities is less attractive in terms of job security (64 %financial benefits (29%)and long-term career prospects 26%).

creation of new firms, on firm survival, and on job creation in organizations featuring programme participants. 17 This is

driving force behind employment and job creation in Portugal. †A recent success in fostering entrepreneurship: â€oeportugal has been referenced as a country with complete incentive


WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2014-15.pdf.txt

prerequisites for job creation and long-term sustainable growth. This link is one of the reasons that policymakers


WEF_GlobalInformationTechnology_Report_2014.pdf.txt

the country†s priorities such as job creation, corruption red tape, and education. However, this vision has yet


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