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    Restructuring in the EU

    inadimBy inadim31 August 2009 Employment Policy in the EU No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Restructuring in the European Union is driven by several factors including a more open global economy, downturns in economic growth, an ageing population, introduction of new technologies affecting ways of working and the necessity to combat climate change and to reduce environmental impact.


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    What is the EU doing?

    To limit the negative impacts of these changes and to reinforce positive ones, the European Union is taking action in the following areas:

    • Anticipation – improving forecasting in order to help prepare workers, companies and regions for change
    • Preparation – investing in human and physical resources in order to be ready for future challenges (particularly through education and training);
    • Change Management – proposing solutions to minimise social costs. Encouraging information and consultation of workers.

    The following initiatives have been launched:

    • Sectoral level analysis, as well as studies concerning restructuring
    • The organisation of restructuring fora bringing together key stakeholders
    • The establishment of a Commission task force, in order to ensure that all EU policies work together in a coherent way to address the challenges of restructuring

    SECTORAL LEVEL ANALYSIS

    The impact can be especially severe in regions that have limited alternative jobs and low skills levels amongst the workforce. The EU supports analysis of these sectoral trends and regional impacts.

    Future skills needs

    In order to ensure sound change management, the Commission has conducted 18 sectoral studies that seek to identify emerging competences and future skills needs. By applying a common foresight scenario-based approach, these studies provide options both for anticipating and adapting to change. The studies cover the following areas:

    Automotive sector

    Defence industry

    Textiles, apparel and leather products

    Printing and publishing

    Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastic products

    Non-metallic materials

    Electromechanical engineering

    Computer, electronic and optical products

    Building of ships and boats

    Furniture

    Electricity, gas, water and waste

    Distribution, trade

    Hotels, restaurants and catering

    Transport

    Post and telecommunications

    Financial services

    Health and social work

    Other services, maintenance and cleaning

     

    Source: European Commission

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