Research suggests citizens across Europe have reservations about the democratic values that underpin EU cohesion policy, which invests € billions to help reduce regional disparities and improve citizens’ lives. @AndrejaPegan proposes democratic reform. blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/202…

Thrilled to share our new paper, co-authored with Wessel Vermeulen, focusing on how #teleworking can tackle #labourshortages and boost talent retention in rural areas like #EmsAchse, #Germany. For further #OECD insights on post-COVID-19 local labour market trends, follow OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism

Exciting job opening Orkestra - IVC for someone interested in starting a PhD and exploring the links between business competitiveness, societal wellbeing and changes in work arrangements. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to know more. deusto.talentclue.com/es/node/105788…

Can co-working spaces enhance labour market inclusivity beyond their traditional function as workstations? Read Mariachiara Barzotto, Felicia Fai. Philip Tomlinson, Mattia Corbetta and Wessel Vermeulen from OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism at this new #COGITO blog 🔗 brnw.ch/21wIP0X

🇮🇹 Trentino, #Italy is among the most productive regions in #Europe, but faces stagnant growth. There's a 2️⃣0️⃣% gap compared to EU regions with the same level of #productivity in 2001. Our NEW report explores how to get growth back on track🔗 bit.ly/3QgpkBH

💡The number of people co-working worldwide is predicted to double in 2024. On #LabourDay today, read our #COGITO piece by Mariachiara Barzotto, Felicia Fai, Philip Tomlinson, Mattia Corbetta and Wessel Vermeulen on how co-working can make labour markets inclusive 👇 oecdcogito.blog/2024/04/11/mor…

"Attracting talent in Val di Fiemme, a tourist valley, is a challenge. We offer housing and benefits to retain the best.” Romina Pinamonti #LaSportiva @economicfest #FestivalEconomiaTrento #Welfare #ValdiFiemme Visit Trentino IlSole24ORE

"#LaSportiva grows by 5-10% annually, but labour shortages limit our global growth potential.” Romina Pinamonti @economicfest #FestivalEconomiaTrento #Work #Innovation Visit Trentino IlSole24ORE

"🌍 75% of firms (80% small) in 12 countries, including Italy, face recruitment difficulties. Skill mismatch in 20-38%." OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives chief economist Alvaro Santos Pereira Festival Economia Trento #FestivalEconomiaTrento #LabourMarket  Visit Trentino IlSole24ORE

“🌍 A spatial lens is essential: regions differ in industrial structure and labour markets, with large differences in labour shortages.”Nadim Ahmad Festival Economia Trento #FestivalEconomiaTrento #RegionalEconomy #LabourMarket #OECD Visit Trentino IlSole24ORE

"At #LaSportiva, we invest in employee well-being and training to overcome labour shortages and support our growth.”  Romina Pinamonti @economicfest #FestivalEconomiaTrento #SustainableGrowth" Visit Trentino IlSole24ORE

“📊 Productivity relies on skills and diversity. Policies focused on education, lifelong learning, and migration can improve the labour market.” OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Alvaro Santos Pereira Festival Economia Trento #FestivalEconomiaTrento #Productivity Visit Trentino IlSole24ORE

📣Join our upcoming webinar 'Skills without colours?' to discover how local labour markets can adapt to the #greentransition. 📅 10 Jul 🕞15.30-16.45 CEST📍 Virtual event Register here 🔗bit.ly/3XD18OB

What are the challenges of #local #labourmarkets in the #greentransition, and how does analysis on #skills help to find solutions? Join our next SPL Webinar with Zayn Meghji and Liz Gallagher of Nesta Simon Schmid of SkillLab and me!

📢 SPL webinar coming up tomorrow! Register 👇

A great article on Trentino's productivity gap. Wessel Vermeulen (Wessel Vermeulen) and Carlo Menon (carlo menon) have also written for TPI about the "peer regions" approach and how they were inspired by The Productivity Institute's work on regional scorecards: productivity.ac.uk/the-productivi…

Our latest working paper explores 40 years of #labourmarket #resilience across European regions. Check it out for insights🔗oe.cd/5HC

We invite graduate students to join our team at the Spatial Productivity Lab at the OECD Trento Centre, in Italy, for 6+ months in 2025. PhD resarchers working with microdata on spatial/regional topics are especially encouraged to apply. Full info here: tinyurl.com/2tstap3t