nanotechnology particularly vulnerable to shortages in labour markets for qualified personnel A lack of skilled labout is therefore one of the highest ranked barriers in the nanotechnology
and high skill labour supply that innovative firms thrive on. CEA-LETI through its Minatec initiative takes a special role of a anchor organisation at the cluster that at other cluster a large
problems in the high skilled labour supply in the late 1990s contributing to the problems the
High quality labour supply, a commercial environment and a well functioning cluster are at least as important Public procurement and lead markets
A critical scale of employment having positive effects for the local labour markets by attracting and retaining highly skilled labour
industrial employer and an important driver of economic growth in the region (ECRN, 2010 82 We only consider those clusters in Europe with high focus
regional job market every year) and maintains cost advantages over other inland cities KPMG, 2009 Public policy and funding
Labour markets An essential success factor for KETS is skilled a highly labour force and a thick labour market
Wolfe, 2008. In all clusters that have been analysed, the quality of the labour force was emphasised as being crucial to success,
 employers  With  regular  transport  links  to  central Â
Indeed, some employers have offered employment to the existing employees in other regions within the country
across a wide range of courses, to assist job seekers with re-entry to the labour market and to
The following labour market actions are proposed to assist in supporting those impacted by high rates of unemployment in the region
Labour market Activation  The merits of a further Labour market Activation fund should be considered given the
unemployment rate in the region2. In relation to future Springboard calls for proposals, consideration should be given to increasing the regional weighting in
of employers within the region D3. Skills upgrading for contact centre employees  Skills upgrading initiatives for contact centre employees to be progressed, in
After a period of sustained growth, employment levels in the region have declined significantly over the past three years.
Agriculture (primary production) remains a significant employer in the region, and at 9. 6 percent is more than twice the State average and the highest proportion across all regions
date has 170 members, many very significant employers from the region. The projects that are
The Labour market and Skills Educational profile Overall educational attainment: In line with the trend nationally, educational attainment in
labour market have third level qualifications and above, compared to 40 percent nationally) †see Figure 4 below.
significant challenges from a labour market activation perspective, in that those with lower levels of qualifications are generally hardest to reach
significant employers and exporters, including Glanbia, Greencore, AIBP, Bulmers, Irish Country Meats, and Slaney Foods
employment opportunities for skilled individuals emerging from activities in decline The Environmental protection agency (EPA) is located in Co. Wexford
from lower cost locations will impact on employment levels overall and could result in a net
partnerships and through labour market dynamics The South East is placed well to leverage its particular strengths in manufacturing to support
Employment levels in agency supported firms (typically internationally trading) almost tripled over the 2001 †2010 period
availability of skilled people as against a tighter labour market in Dublin, and a lower relative
region seem to be affected less by current adverse labour market conditions Unemployment by Age Cohort In the South East, those aged under 35 account for 51 percent of total unemployment, even
relative to their contribution to the labour market. This largely mirrors the national average with the under 35†s accounting for 54 percent of total unemployment even though they only
Labour market Activation 2010 Labour market Activation Fund A number of education and training providers from the South East were successful in
tendering for services under the 2010 Labour market Activation Fund The Labour market Activation Fund is currently being evaluated in relation to programme
outputs and outcomes Under the previous labour market activation programmes of 2009, WIT provided 44 places at
Level 7 & 8  Bachelor of science (Level 8) in Applied Computing †5 Places  Bachelor of Engineering (Level 8) in Electronic Engineering †11 Places
 Bachelor of science (Level 8) Pharmaceutical Science †2 Places  Bachelor of arts (Level 8) in Finance and Investment †9 Places
Table 5. 1 Education Providers in the South East participating in the 2010 Labour market Activation Fund Initiative
and improve the training options available to Job seekers to assist with re-entry to the labour market
FAS will continue to provide employment relevant training in the two training centres in the
environment in the Region, together with research and analysis of employment opportunities in the South East Region
According to the Jobbridge website, on 2 december 2011, there were 189 employers from the South East advertising internships, comprising Carlow (19), Kilkenny (31), Tipperary South
approved the mainstreaming of the Job seekers Support Programme (JSSP) in 2011. The uniqueness of the JSSP is the provision of skills
with direct access to employers and the workplace. The initiative is aimed solely at the unemployed and grant funded at 100 percent to ensure that job seekers can participate at nil
additional cost in line with other available Labour market Activation Fund programmes Both the CCMA and the Waterford Chamber Skillnets have responded to the redundancy
announcement at Talk Talk in Waterford. On Sept 14th, a Job Fair was held in Talk Talk with
Waterford Chamber Skillnet held a Jobs Fair where member companies with job vacancies will meet with Talk Talk employees at end October
From a labour market activation perspective, the general trends of unemployment disproportionately affecting younger and lower skilled cohorts generally reflects the trend
job search, training, education and employment opportunities  Upskilling †Boosting our human capital by enhancing education
relevant skills upon entering the labour market  The Springboard initiative should be monitored as a future model for re-skilling people
Learnings from the 2010 Labour market Activation Fund, which is currently being evaluated, should also be taken on board
people close to the labour market. The effectiveness of the programme in reaching and engaging those that are unemployed also needs to be monitored
the urban area that offers a range of potential employers as well as a dynamic and vibrant quality of life
largest ICT employers in the local region The TSSG and WIT established Arclabs in response to the lack of a critical mass of ICT
Indeed, some employers have offered employment to the existing employees in other regions within the country
The following labour market actions are proposed to assist in supporting those impacted by high rates of unemployment is the region
Labour market Activation  The merits of a further Labour market Activation fund should be considered given the
unemployment rate in the region70. In relation to future Springboard calls for proposals, consideration should be given to increasing the weighting in assessments to
the linkages between proposals and the current and future needs of employers within the region
Economic/Employment statistics Table A4: Employment and Unemployment in the South East & the State 2007-2011
ï§The food sector (including fishing) remains a significant employer, although many companies are engaged in lower value processing,
ï§Medical Devices is the most significant employer within the exporting sectors and continues to demonstrate strong employment growth.
implementation of their Skills Strategy through six regionally based employer-led Workforce Development Fora (WDF.
stimulate employment opportunities in particular The areas outlined below were highlighted during the regionally based workshop9 and one-to
significant employers and exporters. The map overleaf highlights some of the enterprise and research strengths of the agribusiness sector (particularly food in this instance) in the South
Employment levels in agency supported firms (typically internationally trading) almost quadrupled over the 1998 †2008
availability of skilled people as against a tighter labour market in Dublin, and a lower relative
the Southeast (and is itself a significant employer. The Group promotes a trans-disciplinary approach, combining mainly engineering, computing and business,
partnerships and through labour market dynamics The Southeast is placed well to leverage its particular strengths in manufacturing to support
In addition, current labour market trends have seen increasing levels of highly skilled people becoming unemployed. Although the scale of the
Skills related labour market interventions at both national and regional level will need to realise the following aims
employers by identifying regional skills needs and the means to address them. Such a forum
economic mission seeks to encourage new investment and employment opportunities in Gaeltacht areas The Gaeltacht covers parts of counties Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Kerry †along the western
jobseekers and the unemployed, workforce development, labour market policy, social inclusion, equality and diversity, and customer service.
FÃ S has six employment services offices in the Southeast Region and two Regional Training Centres (located in Waterford and
employers. Moreover, public institutions in Switzerland are among the most effective and transparent in the
and the rather conflict-ridden labor-employer relations in the country. The tax regime in the country is also
tensions in labor-employer relations (144th. Efforts must also be made to increase the university enrollment rate in order to better develop its innovation potential
of labour), context conditions for the operation of the cluster, labour market situation, etc It also involves an analysis of the linkages between the cluster and other clusters or
outmigration, providing new employment opportunities for specific categories of the population combating social divide, etc. These justifications go much beyond the alleged classical benefits
labour market policies. For the next programming period, social innovation is treated in a horizontal way in the ESF regulation.
NEUJOBS is analysing future possible developments of the European labour market (s) under the main assumption
direct deposit by employers. 34 In Nigeria, Celtel has launched a new bundle of services explicitly targeting the SME market.
schools†computer networks, they were also able to leverage those skills in the job market after graduation
-ing to serious labour market problems in the early 1990s Overall, the recovery after the crisis has been successful
•Location becomes increasingly important as the local highly skilled labour market expands, thus contributing to regional capabilities and knowledge.
by labour mobility within the region, allowing for knowledge spillover between firms an element which has been recognised by proponents of collective learning as an
economies, fungeability, labour market dynamics, quality of life and environmental amenity, and the role of regional and local governance
labour mobility, the creation of spin-offs and dense networks, for example between firms, customers and suppliers (e g.,
•Labour mobility can enhance technology development through diffusion of informa -tion and skills, as employees transfer both their tacit and firm-specific knowledge to
Similarly focused on labour mobility, migration patterns and their effects on em -beddedness and regional development, recent studies by Richard Florida (2004
Employers are now less likely to see training just as a cost but also as an investment
labour market segments and national or regional contexts Concerning countries, Spain shows the lowest average of firms having outsourced any
Technical change, inequality and the labour market. Journal of Economic Literature 40 (1), 7-72 Allen et al, University of Westminster, January 2003, Modelling policy measures and company initiatives
plan and employer) are the ones most likely to reap the significant savings The authors examined disease management programmes for four conditions
regulatory changes that allowed employers to provide their employees with cheap PCS which in turn drove demand of broadband and Internet
will consider methods of access for employers who favour one set of arrangements yet would prefer to pay premiums rather than self-insure.
•Increased employer-sponsored visas to meet skill gaps where required skills are not available locally
The Government aims to ease the labour cost pressures for employers and the financial pressure
•Education, training and labour market arrangements that provide a highly skilled and adaptable workforce with capabilities in line with business needs, minimise barriers
For employers operating in multiple Australian jurisdictions this means complying with just one set of rules for all of their operations.
As not all employers are able to cover risks themselves, an alternative may be to allow other private employers to access cover under the Commonwealth laws as
premium payers rather than self-insurers The Government will commission advice about the viability of expanding access to the
will consider methods of access for employers who favour one set of arrangements yet would prefer to pay premiums rather than self-insure.
This will enable employers to choose TPO00007 An action plan for a stronger Australia Industry Innovation and C
•removing the requirement for employers to re-offer choice to their employees when superannuation funds merge
skill needs, engages employers and workers in decisions about training provision, and maintains the quality and relevance of training
A survey of employers by the National Centre for Vocational education Research (2013b) indicated that satisfaction in the ability of the system
and occupational labour mobility required in the modern labour market. With only around 50 per cent of apprentices completing their training,
to the needs of trainees and employers alike (NCVER, 2013a The Government is working with State governments
of employers and lift completion rates. The COAG Industry and Skills Council has agreed on objectives for reform of the VET system, including effective governance, efficient government
organisations, industry groups and employers, to develop a reform plan that creates a more agile and industry-focused VET system by
•increasing flexibility for training providers to meet employer needs As an initial step, the 2014-15 Budget provided
employers will be involved actively in the design and delivery of the courses. Importantly, students will have identified pathways to
apprentices and their employers from 1 july 2015. The Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will provide a one-stop shop for employers looking to hire a new apprentice suited
to their business. It will aim to improve participation and completion rates by providing services including
•connecting apprentices and employers through targeted job matching •providing advice about different course and training delivery options
employer incentives and trade support loans. pilot training scholarship programmes under the Industry skills Fund
innovative pilots that will enable young job seekers in regional communities to acquire a job and provide employers the skilled employees they need to grow their business
•training for Employment Scholarships: 7, 500 scholarships will be provided to smaller employers who take on a new worker, aged 18†24, in regional Australia and areas
where youth unemployment is high. Approved employers will be able to engage a training provider of their choice
and be reimbursed for the cost of up to 26 weeks of training once their employee completes their training
Employers overwhelmingly prefer to hire Australian workers as it is cheaper and faster to fill skills requirements locally where
of filling genuine skills gaps in the local labour market while not placing unnecessary administrative burdens on business.
in a way that grows employment opportunities for Australians. In the 2014-15 Budget, the Government reconfirmed its focus on skilled migration,
reorientation towards employer-sponsored visas, assisting employers to find workers to fill vital positions where they have been unable to find local workers
TPO00007 An action plan for a stronger Australia Industry Innovation and C om petitiveness A
improve employment opportunities and outcomes for Australians Changes to give effect to these decisions will be rolled out in phases during 2014-15
Australia†s trade unions and employer organisations by better aligning the responsibilities of and penalties for, the officers of Registered Organisations with those of company directors.
within three months, the employer will, subject to appropriate safeguards, be able to have the Fair Work Commission approve the agreement
employees and employers should be able to achieve flexibility in the workplace through individual flexibility arrangements (IFAS.
arrangements even if their employer agrees. The Bill provides workers with fair flexibility by ensuring IFAS can be made in relation to a minimum of five key conditions
and employers to consider productivity improvements when bargaining for an enterprise agreement Boosting the workforce participation of parents
supporting women to remain engaged with their employer. In addition, the Government aims to ease the administrative burden on employers by taking responsibility for making payments
to eligible employees The Productivity Commission†s review is examining the contribution that affordable, quality child
Where an employer provides a financial interest in their company (usually through shares or options) to their employee (s) in
Tax on the discount provided by the employer may be deferred or exempt depending on whether the employee receives options
ESS is the recipient†s employer (or employer†s holding company) and that the employee not hold more
to eligible private employers as premium payers Late 2014 †early 2015 TPO00007 An action plan for a stronger Australia
Employers use and views of the VET system: Statistical Report. Adelaide National Centre for Vocational education Research
) Geographic Labour mobility, Research Report. Canberra Commonwealth of australia Productivity Commission. 2014c). ) Productivity Update 2014. Canberra: Commonwealth of
importance. as the employer of approximately 30 percent of the country†s workforce with a volume of procurements amounting to approximately nok 249 billion, the public
â€oefirst, there is a need to prepare European citizens better for entering the labour market, thereby re
employers can discover potential problems of the organisation †no matter the level of their occurrence †before the situation
2-should be solved with the actual employers; 3 -speed of implementation; 4-implementation difficulty 7. Marking ideas
creative every day for both employers and clients, he has gained a rich resource of examples to help
ï formalise a relationship, eg between an employer and employee 7. 3. 2. What are the main types of NDAS
grants the employees labour market ability, and opens up new business fields for the enter -prise
†Innovative employer":"Catalogue of criteria and evaluation concept for The swiss HR-cata -logue 2002
ï Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) is responsible for supporting employers in the development of appropriate skills in the labour market disseminates skills related research
findings. Research sponsored by the SSDA will be published in a dedicated research series and made available in both hard copy and electronically on the website below
ï Apart from business management effects there are manifold labour market political and political-economic effects 11.7.
â€oein a radio discussion on the on petrol prices an employer introduced the innovative idea to raise pri
47,998 engineer job vacancies in 2006 resulting in a loss of 3. 5 billion euros (Koppel 2007
such as those affecting labour markets, tax design competition, financial markets and bankruptcy laws. The  OECD 2004 9
competition, the regulatory framework, the tax system, labour markets, financial markets and bankruptcy laws should take account of the way these areas
Figure 1. Female employers and own-account workers Percentage of total employers and own-account workers
Source: United nations Economic commission for europe, Gender Statistic Database %50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10
and inter-country labour mobility. But in order to answer how these 1. During the last five years, SMES were responsible for more than 80%of the jobs created (European SME co
labour market (Le Bas, 1995. This process is therefore uncertain, although not entirely so The firm acts as an interface between these elements, mediating
labour market policy and education and skills) and horizontal innovation policies (e g. R&d tax credits. A smart specialisation strategy means that government efforts
and rigidities (e g. labour market barriers) that prevent shifts in specialisation patterns. Smart specialisation also draws on the broad economic research on
social institutions (labour-employer relations) also affect factor endowments Framework policies. Broad policies such as investment in education and infrastructure, social policies and
Imperfect competition, product market and labour market conditions can influence the degree of market integration Industrial policies (e g. taxes and subsidies) can also play a role in shaping the production structure, for good or
In Flanders (Belgium) in the case of FISCH (Sustainable Chemistry) the employers federation Essenscia Flanders developed a business plan for the FISCH initiative,
The most appropriate data appear to be OECD€ s regional labour market statistics By comparing specialisation indicators over time, changes in scientific, technological or economic specialisations can
For example, developing labour markets or innovation in a city or in a rural area may not entail the same
vehicles (2011 findings) produced in Turkey and providing employment opportunities for approximately 45 000 people, the region is the centre of the Turkish automotive industry.
and iv) Labour market and Education Observatory of Maå opolska which focuses on gathering information and improving knowledge of the regional labour
The most appropriate data appear to be OECD€ s regional labour market statistics (e g. number of establishments or number of employees per TL2 region),
regional labour market statistics. The data show a relative specialisation in Manufacture of Coke and Refined Petroleum Products, Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemical Products, and Manufacture of
OECD regional labour market statistics Combining baseline indicators for specialisations in science, innovation, and economic development
or do regional employers need to look abroad for qualified personnel •How do you assess the climate for entrepreneurship in your region?
employers absorb graduates or are forced graduates to look elsewhere INNOVATION-DRIVEN GROWTH IN REGIONS: THE ROLE OF SMART SPECIALISATION
According to the Small Business Administration (2008), small firms in the US represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms and
important role in innovation and provide alternative employment opportunities for many subsets of the adult population 2
Regional Labour markets Bulletin 2012 EGFSN January 2013 A Review and Audit of Licenses Across Key Sectors of The irish Economy
OECD Statextracts (Short-term Labour market Statistics: Activity Rates, aged 55-65, all persons accessed February 13, 2014), http://stats. oecd. org
across European Regional Labour markets, †Regional Studies 47, no. 10 (2013: 1686†1700 115. Tillmann Schwã rer, â€oeoffshoring, Domestic Outsourcing and Productivity:
changes of the labour market. Therefore, unemployment will be decreased and production will be increased 3. Benefits from the EU
In particular, its aim is to contribute to the growth of the job market. The European commission in cooperation with the Member States agree on Operational Programmes.
EURES http://ec. europa. eu/eures/home. jsp? lang=en This is a portal comprising of more than 850 advisers providing information, advice and services such as
job matching of job seekers and employers European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN http://www. ebn. be
This is a nongovernmental, pan-European network of more than 200 Business and Innovation Centres and similar organisations.
Regional Labour market Bulletin 2012 & CSO Figures 21 Table 3. 3 Number of Phd Graduates †Midwest Region 2008-2010 23
FDI) are both a significant economic contributor and employer in the Midwest Region 21 Research & Innovation Strategy for the Midwest Region of Ireland 2014-2018
CSO figures from Q1 2012 indicate that industry was the largest employer in the Midwest Region
%Table 3. 2 Midwest Employment by Sector Q1 2012, based on FÃ S Regional Labour market Bulletin
by a combination of employer and employee contributions to the National Health insurance Fund (NHIF and of direct allocations from the state budget
public libraries are an invaluable resource to job seekers ï Internet access In public Libraries Supports Agriculture, Romania†s Primary Job Sector
e-Employment services can be extended to all ï Public libraries Connect Older Adults to New Skills and Communities
Losing the job 1. The employment agencies are informed by the employers which intend to have certain
reorganizations 30 days before the notice of dismissal 2. Submitting a notice of dismissal by
the employer to the employees that are to be dismissed 3. The employment agencies support the newly unemployed in searching of
a job and placement on the available local positions Medium In 2012 ï 25.834 Romanians
employees†professional experience, for example tips for winning a contract, from which others in the firm can learn (Box 1
professional experience, such as know-how for winning a contract, can be stored electronically and thus available to be shared within the company.
Forem†s Web site provides a meeting place for businesses (e g. job vacancy advertising), a list of training programmes and aids for training
qualifications for future labour market demand The first two programmes were by far the most effi -cient, widespread,
promoting growth and employment opportunities Bednarzik, 2000; Hoffman et al. 1998; Bianchi et al.,, 2010; Chesbrough, 2010;
-glomerates in countries with rigid labour markets tend to keep obsolete technologies alive for longer periods
-tion, labour market regulation is called into play, as flexible labour markets in the USA facilitate the re
-deployment of the workforce and then the adoption of innovation much more than in Europe We suggest a complementary interpretation, but
placing more flexibility in the labour market Notes 1. The EU Report includes STMICROELECTRONICS as incorporated in
***Employer enterprises with fewer than 250 employees Source: OECD (2009), p. 29 The picture is similar for â€oegazellesâ€.
As regards impeding market regulation, highly regulated labour markets may be an important barrier for companies to grow. 33 As innovation policy advisor Burton Lee states:
-kets, while Austria, a country with a fairly loose labour market regulation, has only an average share of high
example, the GDP or the employment level of a country grows if such policies are applied. This means that if
account for 99%of all enterprises and 88%of all employers. The traditional Korean policy perception of
***Employer enterprises with fewer than 250 employees Source: OECD (2009), p. 29 The picture is similar for â€oegazellesâ€.
As regards impeding market regulation, highly regulated labour markets may be an important barrier for companies to grow. 33 As innovation policy advisor Burton Lee states:
-kets, while Austria, a country with a fairly loose labour market regulation, has only an average share of high
example, the GDP or the employment level of a country grows if such policies are applied. This means that if
account for 99%of all enterprises and 88%of all employers. The traditional Korean policy perception of
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